Aspirations Program Frequently Asked Questions

• If a college does not have funds available for tuition may a parent or guardian pay the college’sÌýportion?
  • No, the eligible institution must pay for their portion of the tuition in order to receive state funding.
• How many courses can the high school student take?
  • Maximum 12 credits per academic year (Summer, Fall, Spring)

• Where do the credits reside?
  • Credits and transcripts are issued by the college which the student attended.
• Can I take classes from any college I choose?
  • Other institutions in the state may have similar programs; however, the eligible institutions are as follows:
    University of fb88 System campuses andÌýfb88 Community College System campuses.
• My student is a sophomore and wishes to participate in this program; are they eligible to take a class at one of the listed post secondary institutions?
  • Your child may be eligible if:
    • based on an assessment by the school administration, the student receives a recommendation to participate from the administration of his school or from one of his/her teachers and,
    • the post secondary institution approves of his/her participation in advance of enrolling in the program
• Do I have to go to the college to take classes?
  • No, students may take online courses as well as on campusÌý
• If I take classes at the college while in high school will I have to go through the admission process when I am ready to attend college after graduation?
  • Yes, you will go through the same application process as other students.
• Is there an application process for the Aspirations Program?
  • Yes, please contact the institute where you are planning to take coursework.

• Upon high school graduation does my student need to apply ONLYÌýto a University of fb88 (Ufb88) campus or community college to receive credits from the program?
  • No.Ìý The transcripts are issued by the partnering university or college and the student is free to apply at the postsecondary educational institution of their choice.
• Will the credits transfer to other Colleges?
  • The registrar of the college or university in which your student is interested in (outside the Ufb88 System or the Community College) will determine if credits are accepted.

• Can my student participate in the campus programs at the campus where they attend classes?
  • Most colleges and universities charge fees for campus life programs; only tuition is covered by Aspiration programs.
• If my student is participating in the Aspiration program should they withdraw from Advance Placement courses?
  • Students can participate in both however; they should consider the workload and the time needed to successfully complete the courses.

• As a parent, can I pay for extra courses for my child beyond what the Aspirations program provides?
  • Yes.Ìý Please communicate with the Aspirations program coordinator at your high school or the participating college.
• I recently learned of the Aspirations Program, who do I approach about enrolling my child into the program?
  • You should start with the guidance counselor or principal at your student’s high school.
• Can my student receive tutorial services if they are struggling with the college course?
  • Some participating high schools or universities offer tutorial programs.Ìý We could recommend that your child speak to the teacher first to obtain assistance.
• Is the grading system used by the teachers in the Aspiration ProgramÌýsimilar to the one used by the regular high school teachers?
  • College courses are more demanding and they have a higher degree of rigor than high school courses.Ìý Their rigor is reflected in the grading system.

The Aspirations Program is funded by the fb88 Legislature and authorized underÌý.ÌýThe program is administered by the fb88 Department of Education.