Central Penn College requires the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Federal Direct Loan Application if you are interested in applying for all forms of financial aid. Students who have already earned a Bachelor’s degree are not eligible for grants. Students may borrow through the Federal Direct Loan Program or other private agencies.

This section is for High School Age Students only. Please list the adults who have legal rights and responsibilities toward you. If a minor, this is usually one or both biological parents when living at home.

ATTESTATION STATEMENT

If, for any reason, this attestation of high school graduation, GED* completion is found to be false or untrue, I understand that I will not have met an admission requirement of CENTRAL PENN COLLEGE and I will not be considered a regular student and, thus, will be subject to immediate dismissal from the College. Furthermore, I understand that if this attestation is found to be false or untrue, all Title IV financial aid and any state or institutional financial aid that was disbursed on my behalf must be refunded to the appropriate source and that I will be responsible for payment to CENTRAL PENN COLLEGE for any and all monies refunded. * Having earned the GED is considered the equivalent of graduation from high school.

If you are currently taking, or have completed courses at a college or university and plan to attempt to transfer the credits, you must provide information for each accredited institution. Admissions decisions are based on complete credentials from all accredited colleges and universities that you provide transcripts. Failure to provide a list of all colleges and universities attended may result in a delayed admission decision, loss of transfer credit, and/or cancellation of admission. If you are unsure of your transfer credit please contact the admissions office after submitting your application. If you have more than 4 colleges to enter, please contact your admissions counselor and provide transcripts.

Central Penn College administers a placement exam to all incoming students. The assessment is a self-adaptive test used to determine placement in Algebra. All new students are required to take a placement exam prior to starting your first term of classes. Transfer students may be exempt from certain aspects of this policy, based on transfer courses. If you AGREE to this policy, you will be completing the placement exam prior to the start of your courses and will make arrangements to complete the exam with your admissions counselor. If you DECLINE and do NOT take the assessment, and thereby understand you will be required to take the introductory three-credit remedial courses, MTH010 Basic Algebra; a pre-requisite for MTH105 College Algebra (pre-requisite for MTH200 Statistics) that may be required as part of your coursework to complete your degree at Central Penn. The College reserves the right to identify or implement additional remedial coursework. If you decline, you understand that the College’s policy regarding the use of placement exam results and have elected to forego the examination and accept placement into any remedial coursework needed for degree completion. v. 12.2.2020

Computer: Students at Central Penn College will need reliable access to the internet and a computer capable of running current software and web browsers. Mobile telephones/Cell phones are not recommended for completing course assignments. As a general guideline, your computer must be running Windows 8.1, 10 or MacOS 10.13 (High Sierra) or Higher. Access to speakers, a microphone, webcam, printer, and scanner may be necessary for online courses to complete assignments; these are not requirements. Some instructors will utilize digital textbooks embedded in the classes while others may use physical textbooks that provide supplementary materials on a CD-ROM and/or DVD. Internet Access and Web Browser: Students are responsible for having Internet service. High-speed Internet access is recommended, as it is most effective in downloading information and completing online tests. Some courses will contain streaming audio and/or video content. Students should utilize web browsers with the most recent versions to access Central Penn College Software and Services. Recommended browsers include Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Apple Safari, or Microsoft Edge (Windows 10 only). Mobile telephones/Cell phones are not recommended for completing course assignments. Software: Student computers must be capable of running the latest versions of plug-ins (Adobe Acrobat Reader, Flash, and Java), recent software, and have the necessary tools to be kept free of viruses and spyware. Access to Microsoft Office 2013 (or higher) or Microsoft Office 365 is necessary for your success at Central Penn College. Mobile telephones/Cell phones are not recommended for completing course assignments. Technical Assistance and Support The Central Penn College (CPC) Help Desk is the single point of contact for all computer, computer systems, telecommunications and networking issues including access to the internet, questions about systems; including email, student information systems and student learning management systems; for problem resolutions, information inquiries or service requests for all faculty staff and students. Central Penn College students have access to technical assistance and support by calling the help desk at 1-866-291-4357 or by emailing helpdesk@centralpenn.edu. The Information Technology Help Desk unit is located in Bollinger Hall Rooms 55 and 53A. Technology Emergency Back-Up Plan Central Penn has computer labs reserved for current students use throughout the week. It is strongly recommended that you determine a backup plan for access to alternate computers in case of unplanned emergencies. Please share your backup plan with your admissions representative or college adviser upon enrollment at Central Penn College. I understand that I currently have access to, or will have access to the above recommended technology requirements prior to the start of my education at Central Penn College

This is the final step in the application submission process. No changes to your application through the online system are allowed once you enter your digital signature and click on the button below. I understand that Central Penn College’s catalog is available at www.centralpenn.edu. I certify that the information supplied by me on this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I hereby certify that I have graduated from high school or earned my GED within this year or in the past. I have read and understand the above information and wish to submit this Application at this time.

Be sure that you have carefully reviewed your responses and that you have answered all of the questions accurately. Your responses will become the official property of our institution and your admission will be based on the answers you have provided. Terms and Conditions In accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the Central Penn College Catalog, and if accepted, in addition thereof, I agree, so long as I am a student, to abide by the rules and regulations set forth in the Catalog and in the Student Handbook. In addition, I agree to accept and be bound by the provisions of the Catalog for the payment of tuition, fees, and charges for books and supplies, such obligations to survive my status as a student. I acknowledge that I have received and read this application and a copy of the current Catalog. I realize that the Catalog and the Student Handbook may be changed from time to time by Central Penn College without notice to me. I agree that this agreement shall continue from year to year in accordance with the Catalog and the Student Handbook, as so changed, so long as I am a student; and further that this agreement shall be governed by laws, and enforced in the courts of Pennsylvania. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or breach thereof, no matter how pleaded or styled, shall be settled by final and binding arbitration in accordance with the Commercial Rules of the American Arbitration Association, and judgment upon the award rendered by the Arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. I authorize Central Penn College, and/or its assignees, to use, without charge, my name, picture, photograph, voice and/or any reproduction, image or likeness of myself for any lawful purpose. By stating my name and submitting this application I hereby certify that I have graduated from high school or earned my GED within the year or will be graduating. Central Penn College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (www.MSCHE.org), 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267.284.5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Approved by: the Secretary of Education and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to award the Master’s of Professional Studies degree, the Bachelor’s of Science degree, the Associate’s in Science degree, and the Associate in Applied Science degree. Central Penn is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in compliance with all applicable federal and state statutes. Educational programs, activities, and employment at the College are provided to individuals without regard to marital status, race, color, national origin, sex, age, religious creed, handicap, or health, except as shall be reasonably necessary in the judgment of the College to prevent the introduction, transmission, or spread of communicable diseases, or to preserve and protect the general health and safety of the College. You cannot change your answers through this form once they are submitted. If you have any questions about these forms or updates to any information after you submit your application, please notify the Admissions Department at once – (800) 759-2727.