Student Handbook and Catalog 2021-22 V2

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Hours earned in classes taught by TSTC may be converted
to semester hour (college) credit that is applicable to a
certificate of completion or associate degree. Refer to the
Credit Award for Assessments and Training section of this
catalog for more information.
SAP Policy
Students must complete each course with at least a C or
better to successfully complete the program. Students
who do not have acceptable classroom attendance or fail
to meet learning objectives with a potential to not meet
the grade requirement will be removed from the program.
SAP Standing
Good Standing = C or better.
Probation = less than C.
Suspension = 3rd attempt of same course not meeting C
or better.
Refund Policy for CE Courses
A. Students who voluntarily terminate their enrollment
prior to the first day of class will receive 100% refund.
B. Students who voluntarily terminate their enrollment
after the first day of class, but BEFORE the third day
of class will receive 70% refund and no credit will be
issued for course.
C. Students who voluntarily terminate their enrollment
AFTER the third day of class will receive 0% refund
and no credit will be issued for course.
D. Students that are forcefully terminated due to
attendance and/or other authorized by administration
will not receive refund or credit for the course.
CE Attendance Policy
CE students must typically hold a minimum of 90%
attendance per course in order to maintain satisfactory
progress unless a program’s external governing agency
requires differently. Such modification will be listed in the
course syllabus.
Customized Training for Business and Industry
TSTC has a representative to respond to requests from
businesses and other institutions or agencies to develop
and offer specialized training for employees. Training
may be provided at the College or at the sponsor’s site
of choice. For more information on specialized business
and industry training contact the Workforce Training &
Continuing Education Office.
Pre-College Programs
Pre-College Programs offers students the educational
support needed to make the successful transition into
college. Pre-College Programs offers Upward Bound, High
School Equivalency Program and a variety of summer
programs. All students who participate in Pre-College
Programs are expected to adhere to the rules and
regulations set forth in this Catalog/Handbook. Specific
programs may have additional policies and rules that
participants must also abide by.
Student Services
Student Housing
The College considers housing an added service for its
students.
Occupancy in student apartments is assigned on a firstcome,
first-served basis.
The facilities are conveniently located at the College
within walking distance of classroom buildings,
laboratories and recreation facilities.
Housing Reservations
Because facilities are limited, the prospective student
should complete a campus housing application as soon as
possible, at least one semester in advance of the expected
enrollment date. The application must be completed
and returned with deposit, the Release of Background
Information Form and the nonrefundable application fee.
The deposit can be made by cash, credit card, check or
money order payable to Texas State Technical College.
The deposit must be paid before the student is placed on
the housing assignment list. If the student decides not
to enroll or live in campus housing, the deposit will be
refunded. The deposit will be retained until the student
properly clears/vacates housing.
All rates are subject to change without notice due to
economic conditions beyond the control of the College.
Housing Assignments
Returning students have priority in housing assignments.
However, they must reserve their own residence for
future occupancy according to the policy of their assigned
facility.
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