How to Apply and Register - East Los Angeles College

elac SPRING 2011must be submitted two weeks prior tothe start of the college term. Submissionof documents does not guaranteeadmittance.c. California Residence Requirement• A California Resident is defined as onewho has established both physical presenceand intent to make California and theUnited States their permanent home, formore than one year from the ResidencyDetermination Date. The ResidencyDetermination Date is defined as the dayimmediately proceeding the opening dayof instruction. Physical presence is definedas continuous physical presence withinthe State of California, excluding temporaryabsences. Intent to make the UnitedStates the permanent home is determinedbased upon acceptable evidence submittedby the student, showing intent to makethe United States the student’s permanenthome and evidence showing the studentis not precluded from establishing permanentresidency in the United States. Forminors under the age of 18, residency willbe derived from their parent or legal guardian.Check with the Enrollment Center regardingyour particular status.• A Non-California Resident student isone who has not resided in the State ofCalifornia for more than one year and theday immediately preceding the ResidencyDetermination Date or who has shownconduct inconsistent with a claim forUnited States residence or who is precludedfrom establishing domicile in the UnitedStates. Non-residents, except those whohave temporary United States visas, stillmay attend the college subject to nonresidenttuition fees as established by theDistrict’s Board of Trustees.d. Residence ReclassificationStudents who have been classified as nonresidentsmay submit a SupplementaryResidency Questionnaire to be reclassifiedas California resident if their status haschanged. The Supplementary ResidencyQuestionnaire is available online or at theEnrollment Center and must be submittedprior to the semester start date withthe appropriate documentation showingboth physical presence and intent to makeCalifornia their permanent home, for morethan one year.e. Resident AppealA student may appeal the final residenceclassification determined by the college.The appeal must be made within 30 calendardays of receipt of notification ofthe residence classification. The appealmust be submitted in writing to the collegeAdmissions Office who will forward it to theDistrict Residency Appeal Officer.f. Fees for Non-Resident Visa Holders• Foreign Residents - Students with visaswhich require residency in the countrygranting the visa or who have not appliedtowards United States residency status forover one year before the start of the semesterwill be required to pay an enrollmentfee of *$26 per unit and additional*$204 per unit.• Non-California Residents – United StatesCitizens and Permanent Resident CardHolders who have lived in California forless than one year will be required to payan enrollment fee of *$26 per unit and additional*$186 per unit.*Fees are subject to change at any time byBoard action.g. Non-Resident Tuition ExemptionsCertain Non-resident students may be exemptfrom paying non-resident fees:• AB540 – Non-resident students who havecompleted at least three (3) years andgraduated from a California High Schoolmay be eligible to have non-resident tuitionwaived. A student must not be undera non-immigrant visa status, such asB-2 (tourist) or F-1 (student) visas and musthave or are planning to apply for residentstatus in the United States.• Non-Resident Fee Waiver – Non-residentstudents may be exempt from the nonresidenttuition fee, if the nonresident hasdemonstrated a financial need for theexemption.Non-resident tuition exemption certificationforms are available at the Enrollment Centeror South Gate Educational Center and onlineat http://www.elac.edu/admission/forms.htm.2. Assessment PlacementProcessMatriculation is an on-going process whichwill help you attain your educational goals.As a matriculant, you will be assisted fromthe moment you first apply to the time youcomplete your educational goal. This processworks most effectively by matchingyour skills, interests, needs and goals withthe College’s courses, programs and services.With this information, East Los AngelesCollege feels you will be able to make thebest choices for your education.At East Los Angeles College, you will beconsidered a matriculant if, as a new, continuingor returning student, you declare anyeducational goal or are undecided.In accordance with legislation passed by theCalifornia State legislature, East Los AngelesCollege developed a Matriculation Planwhich offers you the following components:a. Participate in the AssessmentPlacementNew students who are not exempt willobtain an Assessment Placement LabSchedule at the time of admission to thecollege. Assessment of English, Readingand Math courses are not pass or fail tests.The assessment results will provide guidanceand information needed for a successfulexperience at East Los Angeles College,as well as assistance in selecting classes.Please refer to the Assessment PlacementLab Schedule available at the Matriculation/Assessment Office or online at www.elac.edu for the assessment lab hoursb. OrientationIt is recommended that new students referto the online orientation (www.elac.edu, Admissions & Records, Matriculation/Assessment, Online Orientation) and/orparticipate in the Student Orientation &Counseling Q & A Sessions. Please visit theCounseling Department for session dates &times, or call (323) 265-8751.You may qualify forfree tuition!$…It’s as easy as 1-2-31. Complete Board of Governor’s FeeWaiver Application or the Free ForFederal Student Aid2. Submit to Financial Aid Office forimmediate processing3. Register for Free Classes, whenapproved2010-2011 INCOME STANDARDSFAMILY SIZE 2009 INCOME1 $ 16,2452 $ 21,8553 $ 27,4654 $ 33,0755 $ 38,6856 $ 44,2957 $ 49,9058 $ 55,517Each AdditionalFamily Member $ 5,610*NOTE: To receive additional funding forcollege expenses please see theFinancial Aid staff to complete the applicationprocess.8