Tuition and Fees
Schoolcraft College requires that all tuition and fees be paid at the time of registration. Payment can be made by cash, check, Visa or MasterCard and can be made at the Cashier’s office located in the McDowell Center, or online via WebAdvisor.

Financial Aid
The Office of Financial Aid’s goal is to ensure that the financial aid application process will be as easy as possible for you to complete. Our staff is available to help you by phone, in person, or via email if you need guidance.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
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Scholarships
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Payment Plan
The College also offers a payment program through NelNet Business Solutions (NBS), which offers a low cost option for budgeting.

Financial Aid TV
Have questions about the various financial aid programs at Schoolcraft College? Learn about financial aid through these short video answers.

If your student is seriously ill and cannot directly contact his/her instructor, please call the Transition Center at (734) 462-4443. Our Ombudsman will make official notice to all instructors; however, it is the student’s responsibility to contact the instructor regarding work missed.

An Enrollment Verification form may be obtained through the Admissions and Enrollment Department. After the student signs the form, it may be mailed to the college or dropped off at the Records Department in McDowell Center. The form generates a letter that the student can pick up at the Records Office or the College can mail it directly to a party you specify.

The ombudsman may collaborate with others at the College in order to resolve academic and non-academic matters.

• Contact instructors in the case of an illness or other emergency, which prohibits a student from attending class for an extended period of time.
• Assist students in evaluating and assessing a variety of options to address their concerns.
• Answer questions, and find others who may assist in providing the correct answer.

• The Bradner Library staff offer friendly and expert advice on how to find resources for projects and papers.
• The Career and Transfer Center assists students in finding employment and also offers career testing to help match students’ skills and personalities with a specific career.
• The Counseling Officeis open to students who need professional advice about their classes or personal lives.
• The Financial Aid Office will help students find loans, scholarships, and grants.
• The Learning Assistance Center in the library offers free tutoring in most academic subjects.
• The Transition Center can assist with finding answers to nearly any question your student may have about his or her college experience. Peer counselors are available to talk through difficult situations and assist your student in locating free or low cost resources in the community.
• The Writing Fellows program in the Learning Assistance Center provides free help to students for written assignments. Writing fellows help organize, evaluate, and provide constructive feedback on writing assignments.

• Livonia Campus
• Radcliff Campus
• To Livonia Campus from Your Location
• To Radcliff Campus from Your Location

• College Closing Information:Weather conditions can vary widely, even over a small geographic area. Students must exercise their own judgment concerning safety, whether the College is open or closed. Please note that Schoolcraft College may be open even if the local school districts are closed.
• Individual Class Cancellations

Admission

Acceptance into college after the student has filed a completed Application for Admission form with the Admissions and Enrollment Center. (See Open Door Admission)

Catalog

An official college publication that outlines critical information about admissions and academic requirements, majors and minors, courses of study

Certificate Program

College programs that provided specialized training in a specific area of study. Certificate programs require an average of 10-12 courses (2-3 semesters of full-time study), requiring an average of 30 credit hours for completion. Most credits may be applied toward an associate degree.

Co-requisite

A course that is taken in along with another course.

Credit Hour

The measurement used for a college class. For example, throughout the semester, a 3-credit hour class may meet for 1 hour three times a week or for 1.5 hours twice a week.

Degrees

An Associate Degree is granted upon completion of a program of at least two years of college work. Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees are conferred upon students who successfully complete programs designed to transfer to a four-year college. The Associate Degree requires completion of a minimum of 60 credit hours, with the cumulative GPA of 2.0. The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree is designed primarily to enhance workplace skills and knowledge.

Drop/Add period

The brief timeframe at the beginning of the semester in which students can make schedule adjustments.

FAFSA

The form that must be completed as the first step in applying for many types of financial aid. This application is found online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov.

Fees

Additional charges not included in tuition. Fees cover the cost of materials and equipment needed in certain courses.

Financial Aid

Provides assistance with educational expenses in the form of grants, scholarships, loans, and part-time employment. More information is available from the Office of Financial Aid.

Grade Point

The numerical value of a grade multiplied by the credit hours for a course. For example, if a student earns a 4.0 in English 101 (a 3-credit hour course), then the student earns 12 grade points: 4.0 × 3 = 12 points.

GPA

Grade Point Average, which is determined by dividing the total number of grade points earned by the total number of credit hours attempted. For example, 45 grade points divided by 15 credit hours earned equals a GPA of 3.0.

Hybrid course

A course that combines in-class and online learning.

OE/OE course

A self-paced course that allow students varied start and stop times. These classes are recommended for those who are self-motivated, are strong readers, have good problem-solving skills, and can set their own deadlines. Instructors are available to provide help at designated times.

Online course

A course that is offered through the Internet. These classes are recommended if you are an independent learner and highly self-motivated.

Open Door Admission

The admission policy that states that anyone meeting certain age requirements can be admitted to the college. Open-door does not mean that students can take any classes that they choose. Students must meet class prerequisites to enroll in some classes.

Phi Theta Kappa

The international honor society for community and junior colleges. Eligibility information is available in the Student Activities Office in VisTaTech Center, Waterman Wing.

Placement Scores

The results of the ACT or SAT assessments, college transfer credit, or the results of a placement test taken in the Testing Center. Placement scores help your advisor or counselor help you select the appropriate classes to take.

Post-Associate Certificates

These certificates provide advanced job skills. They average 5-6 courses (1-2 semesters of full-time study), requiring an average of 15 credit hours. A student may enter the post-associate program after earning an associate degree from Schoolcraft or another college.

Prerequisite

A class that must be taken before a student can enroll in a specific course. Prerequisites are listed in the college catalog with the course description.

Registration

Actual enrollment of a student into specific courses after the student has been admitted to the college and has received academic advisement.

Schedule of Classes

The college publishes a book listing the current course offerings each semester. With the help of Academic Advisors, students make up their class schedules. The schedule lists the courses by department, course number, time and days the course meets, the room number and building name, and the instructor’s name.

Section number

A unique code used to identify each class section of each course offered. Section numbers are listed in the Class Schedule and are used to register for courses.

Skills certificates

Certificates that require 16-20 credit hours to complete.

Syllabus

A course summary that the instructor gives to students, usually in the first class session. It contains information about the course, how to contact the instructor, an outline of what will be covered, test dates and due dates for assignments, the grading policy for the course, and specific rules.

Transcript

A transcript is your permanent academic record. It shows courses attempted, grades received, academic static, and honors received.

Transfer Credit

Course credit that is accepted from or by another college or university.

Tuition and Fees

The amount of money paid for each credit hour of enrollment. Tuition does not include the cost of books and fees. Students pay resident tuition if they live within the college district. If they live outside the college district, you pay non-resident tuition. See the Admissions and Enrollment Center website for more information about how to determine your residency.

WebAdvisor

WebAdvisor is the College’s web interface that allows the Schoolcraft College community and our guests to access specific college information. Students interested in attending Schoolcraft can look at course offerings, check the status of their applications, and find other information. Current students, faculty, and staff, use WebAdvisor to check grades, search for classes, register online, add/drop classes, and access other information.

Withdrawal (“W” grade)

Students may withdraw from course during a semester, but there are established procedures that must be followed. The college catalog and class schedule specifies the withdrawal procedure. Classes from which a student withdraws are shown on the student’s transcript and a grade of “W” appears. Students are still responsible for tuition and fees for the class. (Note: non-attendance does not qualify as withdrawal.)

• Letting Go: A Parent’s Guide to Understanding the College Years by Karen Levin Coburn and Madge Lawrence Treeger.
• When Your Kid Goes to College by Carol Barkin.
• Almost Grown: Launching Your Child from High School to College by Patricia Pasick
• The College Guide for Parents by Charles Shield (Published by the College Board)