Students, parents/guardians/foster parents and districts: read and follow the directions below to ensure all processes are completed properly.
STUDENT/PARENT/GUARDIAN The student has responsibility for:
• submitting this form, completed with all required signatures, to the district by the designated due date,
• obtaining the admissions and registration information for the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University,
• completing the college admissions and registration processes, and
• informing his or her district of the courses in which he or she enrolls.
STUDENT SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Complete one form for each term you wish to enroll at LCOOU.
2. Review the following Early College Credit Program information: When signing this form, the student and parent/guardian assures understanding of and/or compliance with the following conditions: a. Student shall comply with admission criteria for college course(s) taken under the Early College Credit Program. b. Student/Parent/Guardian may be required to reimburse the school district for tuition, fees, book, and material costs if the student fails or fails to complete a course.
3. In Section I, sign and date (if student is under 18, parent/guardian must also sign and date).
4. Submit this form (with all sections completed) by the designated due date to the School District in which the student is enrolled. This is typically done by submitting the form to a school counselor or Early College Credit Program Coordinator.
5. Upon notification from district of the course(s) that have been approved, complete the application process for LCOOU at which the Early College Credit Program course(s) was/were approved and work with LCOOU personnel as well as a high school counselor to enroll in appropriate course(s).
6. Follow the application and registration requirements and deadlines at LCOOU.
7. Submit all required documentation (i.e., high school transcripts, tribal verification if applicable, along with any prerequisite documentation).
8. Notify the district of the course(s) in which the student has enrolled.
9. If you have a documented disability and need accommodations, contact LCOOU for additional information and assistance.
10. LCOOU may require a parent/guardian signature on a form regarding the safety of minors on campus. If needed, the form will be provided to the student.
SCHOOL DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITIES
1. After receiving the Early College Credit Program and High School Special Agreement Form, review the form and necessary supporting documents to verify student eligibility.
2. School District representative takes formal action on course request (approval/denial).
3. Notify the student, in writing, of the district’s decision (approval or denial). Regardless of how the notification is completed, both the student and the district should receive/maintain a copy of the completed and signed application.
4. Indicate with a check mark the approved courses in the “District Approval” column.
5. Send the completed and signed Early College Credit Program and High School Special Agreement Form to the university.