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SUMMER 2017 | FALL 2017
10 STEPSFOR ENROLLMENT
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Enter a four-year college or university with up to half of your bachelor’s degree
requirements already completed.
MTC's two-year Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degrees are ideal if you want to transfer to a four-
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over those who don’t – that’s because MTC's class sizes are small so instructors can give you the individual
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To get started, see pages 3-14 of this publication.
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The job market for technically educated, well-trained employees is growing rapidly. Between now and the
year 2022, it’s estimated that 53% of all job openings in South Carolina will require a two-year education or a
specialized certif icate or training – not a four-year education.
That’s a lot of great-paying careers in areas like business, information technology, f inance and accounting,
management, and more. We are here to help make sure you’re ready to succeed in your chosen career and start
earning an impressive paycheck.
To get started, see pages 3-14 of this publication.
Corporate and Continuing Education (CCE) offers classes and nationally-recognized career certif ications
that can be completed faster than an academic credit program. These courses are not for credit, and in many
instances, there are no placement tests, no transcripts required, and no need to apply to the college.
QuickJobs offers career training that leads to in-demand careers. Programs can be completed in a
matter of weeks or months. The QuickJobs program covers about 40 dif ferent careers.
You may be eligible for scholarships; however, CCE programs are not eligible for Title IV federal aid. CCE credits
are not transferrable, but credit for life experience/other credentials may sometimes be awarded at the discretion of
the receiving college.
To get started, visit MIDLANDSTECH.EDU/training or call 803.732.0432.
Your career-focused degree starts here
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TRANSFER PROGRAMS
CAREER PROGRAMS
CCE/QUICKJOBS PROGRAMS
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10 STEPS TO ENROLL
APPLY TO MTCSubmit an application online at
MIDLANDSTECH.EDU/admissions, or you may request
a paper one. QUESTIONS | 803.822.6714
APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AIDSubmit a FAFSA at fafsa.gov. The MTC school code
is 003993. This is the first step to be considered for
most types of financial aid. For help completing the
FAFSA, contact the Educational Opportunity Center
at 803.822.3749.
COMPLETE ORIENTATIONOrientation is required for all new, transfer, and
readmit students and can be completed online
through your MyMTC account. After completing
Orientation, all new students will schedule their
New Student Advisement and Registration on
campus. Transfer and readmit students will complete
advisement through their department.
QUESTIONS | 803.822.6755
OPEN YOUR ONLINE MYMTC STUDENT ACCOUNTSAfter applying to MTC, the Admissions Office will
send you information to log in to two important
student accounts: MyMTC (your student portal) and
MyMTC Email (your college email). The college
will communicate with you through MyMTC and
MyMTC Email, so it is very important to access these
accounts. QUESTIONS | 803.738.8324, option 9
COMPLETE THE ADMISSIONS PROCESSSubmit your off icial high school transcript (showing
graduation and f inal GPA) or GED. Contact your high
school for information on ordering a transcript.
For current high school seniors, please also ask your
school counselor to send a copy of your senior year
transcript, showing completion of your fall semester
coursework. Submit off icial transcripts from all
colleges attended and any SAT® or ACT® scores less
than three years old. Please allow two to three
weeks for the admission process.
QUESTIONS | 803.822.6714
COMPLETE PLACEMENT TEST PROCESSSome students will need to take the college’s
placement test. Other students may qualify to
exempt all or part of the test. Examples of exemption
criteria include qualifying SAT®/ACT® scores or
high school GPA (for recent high school graduates),
qualifying previous college credit, and/or certain
advanced standing exams. After you apply to
MTC, the Admissions Off ice will let you know what,
if any, placement tests you need to take.
QUESTIONS | 803.738.7839
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COMPLETE ACADEMIC ADVISEMENTYour advisor will help you select courses to meet your
goals. New students (never attended college) will be
advised at New Student Advisement and Registration.
Readmit, transfer, and continuing students (with prior
college credits) will schedule their appointments
on MyMTC.
QUESTIONS | 803.738.8324, option 9
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REGISTER FOR CLASSESTake your completed advisement form to the Records
Office during the registration period. If your advisor
has enabled you to register online, you may register
through MyMTC during the registration period.
QUESTIONS | 803.822.3656
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READY TO ATTENDBUY YOUR BOOKS: Textbooks and supplies
are available through campus bookstores.
Students with financial aid may have a bookstore
allowance. Locations: Airport and Beltline
Campus Student Centers. Airport, 803.822.3577;
Beltline, 803.790.7566. PICK UP YOUR PARKING PERMIT: To park on campus, you will need to register
your vehicle, then pick up a student parking permit
to display on your vehicle. Permits are free – look for
the vehicle registration link on MyMTC. GET YOUR STUDENT ID MADE: Have your Student Photo ID
made at the Office of Student Life after tuition and
fees are paid. MIDLANDSTECH.EDU/studentlife or call
803.822.3650/803.738.7860
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PAY TUITION AND FEESAfter you register for classes, pay any balance due
by the payment deadline or your classes can be
dropped for non-payment. You will not receive a bill.
Your balance can be viewed on your MyMTC account.
It will include any financial aid awards.
QUESTIONS | 803.732.5200
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TRANSFER AND CAREER PROGRAMS
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MARCH 2017
13 SUMMER and FALL priority registration begins for students with earned MTC credit
13 Summer fee payment begins for students with earned MTC credit
15 SUMMER and FALL regular registration begins for all students
15 Summer fee payment begins for all students
TIP Need to get advised for Summer and/or Fall? Advisement information available on your MyMTC account.
APRIL 2017
3 Priority deadline for Summer Admission Application
17 Priority processing deadline for 2017-18 FAFSA
25 Departmental advisement ends
25 Last day to submit residency petitions before Summer fee payment ends
28 Payment by mail deadline
MAY 2017
5 @ 1 p.m. Deadline to register and pay for Summer without losing your schedule and paying a late fee
6-9 Web-enabled students may register. A $150 late fee is charged. No advisors available. For questions regarding registration, please call 803.738.8324 and choose option 9.
10 On-Campus Summer Late Registration. Advisors available 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. & 5-6:30 p.m. A $150 late fee is charged. Tuition and fees due by 7 p.m.
10 Online late registration continues
10 Student bookstore charges begin
11-16 Web-enabled students may register. A $150 late fee is charged. No advisors available. For questions regarding registration, please call 803.738.8324 and choose option 9.
16 Registrations for faculty, staff, and senior citizens
17 Summer, Summer I, & FJ classes begin
17-18 Schedule change, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. & 5-7 p.m.
18 Last day to submit residency petitions before Summer full term
18 Summer I & FJ schedule change ends
19 Schedule change, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
19 Weekend Courses begin
22 Weekend Courses last day to add a course
26 Last day to submit residency petitions before Summer 7-Week fee payment ends
26 Student bookstore charges end
JUNE 2017
2 Summer graduation applications due in Records Office
7 Deadline to register and pay for Summer 7-Week without losing your schedule and paying a late fee
8 Last day to submit residency petitions before Summer II fee payment ends and last day to submit any changes for the 7-Week term
8 7-Week Late Registration. A $150 late fee is charged. Tuition is due upon registering. No faculty advisors available.
9 7-Week registrations for faculty, staff, and senior citizens
JUNE 2017 (continued)
10-11 Web-enabled students may register. A $150 late fee is charged. No advisors available. For questions regarding registration, please call 803.738.8324 and choose option 9.
12 7-Week classes begin
12 Summer I last day to withdraw
12-13 7-Week schedule change
16 Summer financial aid disbursement
20 Summer I classes end*
20 Last day to add Summer II classes
20 Deadline to register and pay for Summer II without losing your schedule and paying a late fee
20 Summer II student bookstore charges begin
20 Last day to submit residency petitions for Summer II
21-23 Summer II Late Registration. A $150 late fee is charged. Tuition is due upon registering. No faculty advisors available.
23 Summer II registrations for faculty, staff, and senior citizens
24-25 Online web-enabled late registration for Summer II. A $150 late fee is charged. No faculty advisors available.
26 Summer II classes begin
26 Summer II schedule change
27 Deadline to register and pay for Fast Track classes without losing your schedule and paying a late fee.
27 Last day to add Fast Track classes.
27 FJ last day to withdraw
27 Summer II schedule change ends
28-29 Fast Track Late Registration. A $150 late fee is charged. Tuition is due upon registering.
30 Summer II student bookstore charges end
JULY 2017
1-2 Fast Track online web-enabled late registration. A $150 late fee is charged. Tuition is due upon registering. No faculty advisors available.
3 Fast Track classes begin
3 Fast Track schedule change
3 FJ classes end*
4 Holiday – college closed
5 Fast Track schedule change ends
14 Summer II financial aid disbursement
17 Summer Semester last day to withdraw
21 Weekend classes end*
27 Summer classes end*
28 Fast Track, 7-Week, and Summer II classes end*
IMPORTANT ENROLLMENT DATESCLASSES BEGINHOLIDAYSHELPFUL TIPS
CalendarSUMMER 2017 – KEY DATES
HELPFUL TIP
When will I be web enabled?
Your academic department will let you know if you meet the criteria to
be web enabled; eligibility requirements vary by department. If you are
web enabled, you can register online through your MyMTC account.
If you are not web enabled, you will register by taking your signed
advisement form to the Records Office.
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FALL REGISTRATION CONTINUES (see March dates on page 4)
APRIL 2017
17 Priority processing deadline for 2017-18 FAFSA
JUNE 2017
16 Admissions high school transcript deadline
JULY 2017
1 Fall tuition and fee payment begin
4 Holiday – college closed
14 Priority deadline for guaranteed processing of Fall financial aid awards
20 Last day to make appointment for departmental advisement
27 Departmental advisement ends
AUGUST 2017
1 Last day to submit residency petitions before Fall fee payment ends
4 Payment by mail deadline
11 @ 1 p.m. Deadline to register and pay for Fall without losing your schedule and paying a late fee
12-13 Online web-enabled late registration. A late fee is charged. Tuition is due upon registering.
14 Student bookstore charges begin
14-15 Online/on campus late registration. A late fee is charged. Tuition is due upon registering. No advisors available
16 Fall Late Registration. Advisors available 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. & 5-6:30 p.m. A late fee is charged. Tuition and fees due by 7 p.m.
16 Online registration continues
17 Last day to submit residency petitions for Fall I
17-18 Online/on campus late registration. A late fee is charged. Tuition is due upon registering. No advisors available
18 Registrations for faculty, staff, and senior citizens
21 Fall, Fall I, FJ I, & Fast Track classes begin
21-22 Schedule change, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. & 5-7 p.m.
22 Fall I & FJ I schedule change ends
23 Schedule change, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
25 Weekend Courses begin
28 Last day to add a Weekend class
SEPTEMBER 2017
1 Last day to submit residency petitions for Full Fall status changes
1 Student bookstore charges end
4 Labor Day holiday – college closed
5 Last day to submit residency petitions before 10-Week fee payment ends (not registered for Full Fall)
7 Fast Track last day to withdraw from a class
14 Fast Track classes end*
14 Deadline to register and pay for Fall 10-Week without losing your schedule and paying a late fee
14 10-Week last day to add a course
15 10-Week Late Registration. A late fee is charged
SEPTEMBER 2017 (continued)
16-17 10-Week online Late Registration. No faculty advisors. A late fee is charged. All tuition and fees due upon registering.
18 10-Week Late registration. A late fee is charged
18 10-Week registrations for faculty, staff, and senior citizens
18 10-Week student bookstore charges begin
19 10-Week classes begin
19-21 10-Week schedule change
20 10-Week last day to submit residency petitions
20 10-Week student bookstore charges end
29 Financial aid disbursement
29 Last day to submit residency petitions before Fall II fee payment ends (not registered for Full Fall or 10-Week)
OCTOBER 2017
1 2018-19 FAFSA available
3 Fall I & FJ I last day to withdraw
6 Fall I & FJ I classes end*
6 Fall Graduation Applications due
9-10 Student holidays
11 Fall II & FJ II last day to add a course
11 Deadline to register and pay for Fall II & FJ II without losing your schedule and paying a late fee
12 Last day to submit residency petitions for Fall II only
12-13 Fall II & FJ II late registration. A late fee is charged. All tuition and fees due upon registering.
13 Fall II & FJ II registrations for faculty, staff and senior citizens
13 Fall II student bookstore charges begin
14-15 Fall II & FJ II online late registration. No faculty advisors. A late fee is charged. All tuition and fees due upon registering.
16 Fall II & FJ II classes begin
16 Fall II & FJ II schedule change
17 Fall II & FJ II schedule change ends
20 Fall II student bookstore charges end
NOVEMBER 2017
10 Fall II financial aid disbursement
22 Student holiday
23-24 Holiday – college closed
29 Last day to withdraw from Fall credit classes
DECEMBER 2017
2 Weekend Courses end*
4 Fall & 10-Week classes end*
5 Fall II & FJ II classes end*
FALL 2017 – KEY DATES
Looking for other important dates and events? Visit MIDLANDSTECH.EDU/calendar
*Final exams are held after courses end. For full exam schedules, visit MIDLANDSTECH.EDU/calendar or MyMTC.
Tuition refund dates are listed on the website and on pages 9-11.
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Steps 01-04 THE FIRST STEPS
YOU HAVE MOST LIKELY ALREADY COMPLETED THESE STEPS. HERE’S A QUICK REFRESHER:
Step 01: Apply for admission at MIDLANDSTECH.EDU/admissions.
Step 02: Submit a FAFSA at fafsa.gov to apply for financial aid.
Step 03: Set up your online MyMTC student accounts. The Admissions Office will send you the information to complete this step.
Step 04: Submit your official high school transcript or GED; college transcripts, if any; and any SAT®/ACT® scores less than three years old. For current high school seniors, ask your school counselor to send a copy of your senior year transcript, showing completion of your fall semester coursework.
Step 06 COMPLETE ORIENTATION
NEW/ READMIT/TRANSFER STUDENTSThe Admissions Office will notify you of your acceptance to the college and refer you to the next steps in the enrollment process: orientation, advisement, registration, and fee payment.
All students entering MTC are required to complete orientation. Orientation informs and prepares students for academic success, personal growth, and development.
CONTINUING STUDENTSIf you are continuing at MTC, you have already completed orientation and do not need to attend again.
LEARN MORE
MIDLANDSTECH.EDU/new
Step 05 COMPLETE PLACEMENT TEST PROCESS
Some students will need to take the college’s placement test. Other students may qualify to exempt all or part of the test. Examples of exemption criteria include qualifying SAT®/ACT® scores or high school GPA (for recent high school graduates), qualifying previous college credit, and/or certain advanced standing exams.
After you apply to MTC, the Admissions Office will let you know what, if any, placement tests you need to take. Questions | 803.738.7839
LEARN MORE
MIDLANDSTECH.EDU/testcenter
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Step 07 COMPLETE ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT
SCHEDULING AN ADVISEMENT APPOINTMENT
NEW STUDENTSAre you a new student with no previous college credit? For more information regarding your orientation and advisement, select "New Student" Orientation" under your MyMTC Services and Links box.
MIDLANDSTECH.EDU/new or call 803.822.6755.
CONTINUING STUDENTS> Meet with a departmental advisor to select appropriate courses. You can schedule your appointment through your MyMTC account
under "Advising Appointment Scheduling."
> If you are web-enabled, you do not need to meet with an advisor unless you have questions. You may check your web-registration status and register online through your MyMTC account.
READMIT/TRANSFER STUDENTSComplete orientation online through your MyMTC account and then schedule an advisement appointment with yourprogram advisor. Bring a copy of your college transcript(s) to your appointment. MyMTC.MIDLANDSTECH.EDU
QUICK RESOURCES
ADMISSIONS | MIDLANDSTECH.EDU/admissions | 803.822.6714 STUDENT AND CAMPUS INFORMATION | 803.738.8324
ACADEMIC ADVISING | MIDLANDSTECH.EDU/advisement | Airport ASC 228, 803.822.3388 | Beltline BSC 239, 803.738.7810
CASHIER | MIDLANDSTECH.EDU/cashier | Airport RE 114 | Beltline BSC 126 | 803.732.5200
FINANCIAL AID | MIDLANDSTECH.EDU/financialaid | Airport ASC 254 | Beltline BSC 130 | 803.738.7792
RECORDS | MIDLANDSTECH.EDU/records | Airport ASC 223 | Beltline WM 103 | 803.738.7766
STUDENT ASSESSMENT | MIDLANDSTECH.EDU/testcenter | Airport ASC 262, 803.822.3659 | Beltline WM 249, 803.790.7522
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Step 08 REGISTER FOR CLASSES
SCHEDULING AND REGISTRATION A complete and up-to-date listing of all current semester courses is
available online.
> Visit MIDLANDSTECH.EDU, and choose Find Classes; or
> Visit the Online Services Center on either campus (Beltline -
BSC 227; Airport - ASC 222) to check for course availability.
Students without internet access may use college computers at the
following campus locations:
Airport: Library (Academic Center 225), Academic Success Center
(Academic Center 151), Life Skills Center Office (Academic Center
131), and Online Services Center (Student Center 222)
Beltline: Library (Wade Martin 110), Academic Success Center
(Lindau Engineering Technology Building 211), Online Services
Center (Student Center 227)
Northeast: Library/Academic Success Center (Center for
Technology Building 153)
Batesburg-Leesville: Library/Academic Success Center
(Batesburg-Leesville Education Center 106)
Fairfield: Online Services Center
Harbison: Library/Academic Success Center (Classroom and
Theatre Building 218)
WEB REGISTRATION:Students who are web-enabled may register online. You may
check your web-registration status and register online at
MyMTC.MIDLANDSTECH.EDU.
ON-CAMPUS REGISTRATION:Students can register by bringing their advisement form signed
by an academic advisor to the Records Office (Beltline - WM 103;
Airport - ASC 223).
ONLINE SERVICES AND WEB REGISTRATION LOCATIONS: > Airport Campus—Airport Student Center, Room 222
> Beltline Campus—Beltline Student Center, Room 227
LATE REGISTRATION (May 10 for Summer; August 16 for Fall): A late fee is charged; $150 for Summer, amount for Fall forthcoming.
See MyMTC.MIDLANDSTECH.EDU (search for Late Registration)
for details on registration dates, times, and locations. For some
programs, this will be the last chance to obtain advisor approval for
courses before the semester begins. Tuition and fees are due
by 7 p.m.
SCHEDULE CHANGE PERIOD:Please check MyMTC for times and locations. Some programs allow
only those students who currently have a schedule to participate
in schedule change. Please check with your department. Students
should check course availability before making changes.
DISTANCE LEARNINGIn addition to the traditional classroom, Midlands Technical College offers several distance learning options. For online and hybrid courses, you must have access to reliable internet service. It is also imperative that you have basic computer skills, such
as: navigating the internet, sending emails, and using common computer software such as Microsoft Word. Some online or hybrid courses may
require occasional visits to campus, such as for an in-person orientation, or to have exams proctored at the MTC Testing Center. Instructors will
post this information on a preregistration page, which can be found while using the MTC Course Search at MIDLANDSTECH.EDU.
ONLINE COURSESIn an online course, all of the instruction is delivered virtually as opposed to a traditional
classroom environment. Online courses provide a lot of flexibility and drastically cut down
the need to physically come to campus. Keep in mind that online courses demand that
you be self-motivated and proactive. Also, coming to campus less frequently does not
mean the workload is less than a face-to-face course. Attendance is still taken in
online courses just like traditional face-to-face courses through online participation.
HYBRID COURSESIn a hybrid course, part of the instruction is delivered in a traditional classroom
environment, but a portion of the traditional in-class instruction is replaced with
instruction delivered online. Hybrid courses offer the face-to-face instructor availability
of on-campus courses, as well as the convenience and flexibility of online courses.
BROADCAST COURSESBroadcast courses are transmitted from a studio by compressed video to other classroom
locations where students view the course via television in real time. The distance
classrooms are equipped with cameras and microphones, which allow for live conversation
between the instructor and all students at the distance locations. Broadcast sections of a
course are marked as such in the MTC Course Search at MIDLANDSTECH.EDU.
BIANCA WILLIAMS_________________ Attorney
“I always knew I wanted to be an at torney, and Midlands Technical College was a great star t ing point for me. I saved so much money and got the same educat ion others received , but they paid a lot more.”
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Step 09 PAY TUITION AND FEES
FINANCING YOUR CLASSES
TUITION AND FEESTuition is based on the student’s legal domicile. Residents of Richland,
Lexington, and Fairfield counties pay the lowest tuition at the college.
HOW AND WHEN TO PAYYou may make self-determined partial payments of tuition and fees
until your account is paid in full by the fee payment deadline (see
pages 4-5). Students will not receive a bill via the mail for current
semester charges. Amounts due are reflected on your registration
statement or may be obtained via the web. If you have not paid your account in full or completed a NELNET payment plan by the fee payment deadline, your schedule may be deleted.
Tuition and fees may be paid with cash, in-state checks, or money
order. Payments may be made online with electronic check,
VISA, American Express, MasterCard, or Discover or by calling
803.732.5200. A 2.5% service fee will be applied to all card
transactions used to pay tuition and fees. All transactions are
processed as a credit card transaction. Payments mailed to MTC
Finance and Accounting Office, P.O. Box 2408, Columbia, SC
29202, must be postmarked by April 28, 2017 for Summer and
August 4, 2017 for Fall. Payments without student ID numbers will
not be processed.
Students are expected to meet all financial obligations on time.
Collection costs and charges, along with all attorneys’ fees
necessary for the collection of any debt to the college, will be
charged to and paid by the debtor.
SPONSORSHIPSIs someone else paying for a portion or all of your tuition, fees
and/or books? A sponsorship is when your job or other organization
has a program to pay directly to Midlands Technical College for a
portion or all of your tuition, fees and/or books.
To ensure that your classes are not deleted, please submit the
proper documentation to the Accounts Receivable Department,
Reed Hall, Airport Campus, or the nearest cashier’s office at least
five business days before the end of fee payment deadline for
each semester/term.
Please allow three business days from receipt of documentation to
process bookstore charge allowances.
LATE REGISTRATIONStudents registering after the fee payment deadline will be required
to pay a late fee ($150 for Summer; amount for Fall forthcoming).
Students who have already registered and paid fees by the dead-
line may change their schedule without a late fee. If you register late or add additional classes/credit hours after the fee payment deadline, all of your tuition and fees are due the day you register, or your entire class schedule may be deleted. For details on Late
Registration, go to MyMTC.MIDLANDSTECH.EDU.
THE NELNET PLANTo help you meet your educational expenses, Midlands Technical
College is pleased to offer NELNET as a convenient budget plan.
NELNET is a tuition management plan that provides you with a
low-cost option for budgeting tuition and fees. It is not a loan
program. You have no debt, there are no interest or finance charges
assessed, and there is no credit check. The cost to budget monthly
payments through NELNET is a $25-per-semester, nonrefundable
NELNET Enrollment Fee. The NELNET Enrollment Fee is
automatically deducted from your account immediately.
You may budget your tuition and fees in the following ways:
> Automatic Bank Payment (ACH) – ACH payments are those
payments you have authorized NELNET to process directly from
your financial institution.
> Credit Card Option – Your monthly payment will be automatically
charged to the designated credit card.
Upon your completion of the NELNET payment plan online, you
will receive an immediate confirmation number. Payments will not
appear immediately on MyMTC. The payment will appear within
approximately 10 business days. Payments are processed on the
fifth of each month and will continue until the balance is paid in full.
(NELNET info continues on next page)
Check your MyMTC account and MTC email regularly for important messages from the college and to verify that
all charges have been paid. If you have not paid your account in full or set up a NELNET payment plan by 1 p.m.
on May 5, 2017 (Full Summer) or 1 p.m. on August 11, 2017 (Full Fall), your entire schedule may be deleted.
FOR CURRENT TUITION AND FEES
MIDLANDSTECH.EDU/f inancialaid
“When an unexpected turn put my college career on hold , MTC gave me a
chance at success and the oppor tunit y to transfer to NYU.”
SHELDON SUMPTERNYU Graduate
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NELNET ENROLLMENT (Continued from page 9)
Enroll in the NELNET Payment Plan online at
MIDLANDSTECH.EDU/finance/nelnet.htm. NOTE: Please do not use the Make a Payment link.
The following information is needed to complete your agreement:
> Student ID
> The name, address, and email address of the person
responsible for making the payments
> Account information:
If paying by automatic bank payments, you will need the
bank name, telephone number, account number, and
the bank routing number. Most of this information is
located on your check. Do not use a deposit slip for
this information.
If paying by credit card, you will need the credit card number
and expiration date.
> To protect your privacy, you will need to create your own unique
NELNET Access Code. Please be sure it is something you can
easily remember.
> Your balance will NOT be automatically adjusted if financial aid
is received or a class is dropped or added. You must complete
a termination or change form at the Cashier's office at least five
days before your next payment date.
NELNET PAYMENT SCHEDULE DATES
REQUIRED DOWN PAYMENT
NUMBER OF PAYMENTS
MONTHS OF PAYMENTS
Summer 2017
Mar. 13-Apr. 21 25% 2 May & June
Apr. 22-May 5 33% 2 June & July
May 6-May 18 33% 2 June & July
May 19 50% 1 July only
Fall 2017
July 1-July 24 25% 3 Aug. - Oct.
July 25-Aug. 11 33% 2 Sept. & Oct.
Aug. 12-Aug. 21 33% 2 Sept. & Oct.
Aug. 22-Aug. 25 50% 1 Oct. only
FINANCIAL AID OPPORTUNITIESThe Student Financial Services Office at Midlands Technical College
is dedicated to assisting students with their educational financial
needs. There are a wide variety of assistance programs available
at the college including Federal Pell Grants, Federal SEOG,
Federal Direct Student Loans, Federal Direct Parent (PLUS) Loans,
Federal Work Study, LIFE Scholarships, SC State Need Based
Grants, and the Lottery Tuition Assistance Program. To receive
financial aid, you must submit a FAFSA application and meet all
eligibility requirements each year. Be sure to use the MTC code (003993) when completing the online FAFSA. Complete
financial aid information, including eligibility requirements and
application timelines, can be found on the Student Financial
Services website, MIDLANDSTECH.EDU/financialaid, or by
calling 803.738.7792.
The MTC Foundation Board has established scholarships and
endowed funds that may offer assistance with tuition, fees,
and even textbooks and supplies for MTC students. A complete
guide to these scholarship opportunities is available at
MIDLANDSTECH.EDU/financialaid.
LATE FEESStudents registering after the fee payment deadline will be required
to pay a late fee ($150 for Summer; amount for Fall forthcoming).
Although partial payment is allowed throughout the fee payment
period, accounts must be paid in full or NELNET Payment Plan
completed by the deadline, or schedules may be deleted. If
you register late or add additional classes/credit hours after the
deadline, all of your tuition and fees are due the same day you
register, or your entire class schedule may be deleted. Students
still wishing to enroll for a given semester after the fee payment
deadline should refer to MyMTC.MIDLANDSTECH.EDU for details
on late registration dates, times, and locations.
INSTITUTIONAL REFUND PROCEDURESAll students must officially withdraw from classes to
receive a full or partial refund. To officially withdraw, a student
must complete a Drop/Add/Withdrawal Form and turn it in to
the Student Records Office located on the Airport or Beltline
campus. The Drop/Add/Withdrawal Forms may be obtained at
the Student Information Centers and the Student Records
Office on each campus.
Web-enabled students may officially withdraw via the web
through the end of the schedule change period. After the end
of the schedule change period, all course withdrawals must be
processed through the Records Office.
Payment will be required if a student does not attend class(es) (no show) and does not officially withdraw. Students will be
billed for classes and the debt will be processed through the
college’s collection procedures if payment is not received.
Refunds will take approximately 3-4 weeks to process. The
amount of the refund will be based on the date the completed
form is received by the Student Records Office, according to the
Institutional Refund Schedule below.
All fees are nonrefundable.
Step 09 PAY TUITION AND FEES (cont.)
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TITLE IV REPAYMENTStudents who withdraw or are administratively withdrawn from all
classes prior to completing more than 60 percent of the term will
have their eligibility for aid recalculated based on the percentage of
the term completed. Based on this recalculation, the student may be
required to repay the college and/or the Department of Education a
portion of the funds received. Students with an unpaid debt to the college will not be allowed to register or receive transcripts and may lose their financial aid eligibility.
MTC DEBIT CARDMidlands Technical College has partnered with Customers Bank,
a financial services company, to bring a new method for receiving
financial aid refunds to MTC students – the MTC Debit Card. The
MTC Debit Card is designed to provide you with a faster electronic
way to receive your financial aid refunds. Upon requesting your
MTC Debit Card, visit MTCDebitCard.com to activate your
refund preference.
MTC does not have access to your banking information.
You will have electronic refund options, including:
> ACH Transfer – have your funds transferred to your existing
bank checking or savings account within two to three business
days following the published disbursement dates on the
college calendar.
> Easy Refund – have your funds available for use on your MTC
Debit Card immediately on the published disbursement dates
on the college calendar.
Please note that if no choice is made, a default check will be
mailed to you from Customers Bank. Please keep in mind you will
receive your refund more quickly if you choose one of the
electronic options.
You’ll receive a Refund Selection Kit with a Personal Code to
validate identity that will be mailed in a bright green envelope to
your current address on file with MTC. Therefore, it is critical that
you verify your mailing address as soon as possible. There is a
fee assessed for a replacement card. Log on to your MyMTC
account, then click on “My Profile” under Account Information to
view what is on file with the college. If the address information is
incorrect, you should update the address by clicking on “Address
Change” under the Account Information section.
If your address is incorrect, you should update your address
online at MyMTC.MIDLANDSTECH.EDU. Visit mtcdebitcard.com
to learn more about all the great benefits that accompany your
MTC Debit Card.
FULL FALL SEMESTER
FALL I & FJ I
FALL II & FJ II
WEEKEND COURSES
10-WEEK COURSES
FAST TRACK
100% Refund Ends Aug. 25 Aug. 22 Oct. 17 Aug. 28 Sept. 21 Aug. 22
50% Refund Ends Sept. 1 Aug. 25 Oct. 20 Sept. 5 Sept. 27 Aug. 23
25% Refund Ends Sept. 11 Aug. 29 Oct. 24 Sept. 6 Oct. 2 Aug. 25
FULL SUMMER SEMESTER
SUMMER I
SUMMER II
FJ
WEEKEND COURSES
7-WEEK COURSES
FAST TRACK
100% Refund Ends May 19 May 18 June 27 May 18 May 22 June 13 July 5
50% Refund Ends May 25 May 19 June 28 May 23 May 26 June 16 July 6
25% Refund Ends May 30 May 23 June 30 May 25 May 29 June 20 July 10
TUITION REFUND END DATES – FALL 2017
TUITION REFUND END DATES – SUMMER 2017
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JACK STRANGEOperations & Maintenance Engineer / ExxonMobil Global Services Company
“The tools and exper iences that I gained at Midlands Technical College allowed me to compete with candidates from other top colleges across the countr y for an engineer ing posit ion at a For tune 500 company.”
BUY YOUR BOOKSTextbooks and other supplies are available through campus bookstores. Students with financial aid may have a bookstore allowance.The Midlands Technical College Bookstores offer new, used, rental, and digital textbooks. They also offer reference books; computers;
peripherals; school supplies; major brands of academically priced software online at think.edu; and required drafting, graphics, computer,
dental and health sciences supplies. The bookstores also carry a huge selection of snack foods, drinks, and MTC logo apparel and
giftware. Bookstores are located on the first floor of the Student Centers on the Airport and Beltline campuses. The MTC Bookstores offer
online ordering of textbooks. Visit midlandstech.bncollege.com for more information. To serve students better, the bookstores buy used
books any time during the semester.
PICK UP YOUR PARKING PERMITTo park on campus, you will need to register your vehicle, then pick up a student parking permit to display on the driver’s side rear
window or bumper of your vehicle. Student parking spaces are marked with white lines.
Parking permits are free – look for the Vehicle Registration link on MyMTC for details.
GET YOUR STUDENT IDIn support of campus safety and security, all enrolled academic credit
students are required to obtain and carry on their person a current MTC
Student Identification Card. A current MTC Student ID card must be
presented upon request when utilizing MTC facilities and/or when on
campus. A current ID card has a sticker on the back denoting the current
enrollment period.
Student ID cards are obtained through the Office of Student Life.
Some programs will require a $5 processing fee; all replacement
IDs are $5. Only cash payments are accepted. Student IDs are not
processed when credit classes are not in session. For more information
or to view the current student ID card processing schedule, go to
MIDLANDSTECH.EDU/studentlife or call 803.822.3650
or 803.738.7860.
PLEASE BRING:
> Paid Tuition Fee Receipt If you misplaced your original fee payment receipt, print another copy
from your MyMTC account, obtain another copy from the Cashier in
Reed Hall (Airport Campus) or Student Center (Beltline Campus), or
bring your registration statement. The statement must reflect a $0
balance or a credit.
> Picture ID
A picture ID from a governmental source (driver's license, passport,
military ID, etc.) is required.
Step 10 READY TO ATTEND
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STUDENT LIFEMTC’s Office of Student Life offers a wide variety of co-curricular
activities and more than 30 student organizations that enhance the
college experience. Interaction with fellow students can be the key
to collegiate success. For more information, email
[email protected] or call 803.822.3650 or 738.7860.
COUNSELING AND CAREER SERVICESMTC’s Counseling and Career Services staff is available to
assist enrolled students, potential students, and returning alumni
in establishing personal and career goals. Counseling and
Career Services adheres to strict standards of confidentiality.
Programs and services include: personal counseling, academic
counseling, career counseling, and advising undecided students.
The department’s Student Employment Services office offers job
search tools, expertise and resources to help current students
and alumni to be successful now and throughout their
careers. For more information, visit the college’s website or call
for assistance on Airport Campus, ASC 237 (803.822.3505), or
Beltline Campus, BSC 239 (803.738.7636).
DISABILITY SERVICESMTC works to make sure its programs, services, and activities are
accessible to students, in accordance with federal and state law.
For more information regarding services for students with
disabilities, visit MIDLANDSTECH.EDU/ds or contact Counseling
Services on Airport Campus, ASC 237 at (803.822.3505) or Beltline
Campus, BSC 239 at (803.738.7636).
LIBRARYWhether you have an assignment, research paper, or just need the
answer to a question, the MTC Library is here to help. The library
staff offers assistance with your research needs. The library’s on-
line resources are available anytime via the web. In addition to its
print collection, the library provides online access to a large collec-
tion of e-books, plus an extensive list of general and specialized
databases covering numerous subject areas. For more information,
visit our website at LIB.MIDLANDSTECH.EDU.
ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTERThe Academic Success Center is here to help students become
successful independent learners by showing them how to access
educational resources and how to improve their academic and study
skills. Free services for MTC students include:
> Individualized tutoring in accounting, biology, English,
languages, math, assistance with written assignments, and
much more; online tutoring available (for writing and math);
> Computers to type papers, use Microsoft Office Suite, internet,
microcomputer programming, and research applications;
> Interactive educational software;
> Microscopes, slides, and science models;
> Collection of DVDs in various subject areas;
> Supplemental Instruction (SI) attached to selected courses.
For locations, phone numbers and more, visit
MIDLANDSTECH.EDU/successcenter.
At MTC, we strive to create a college environment that maximizes student success and the total development of the
individual. Here are some of the programs and services that may help you achieve your college goals.
STUDENT SERVICES
Explore dozens of careers and see
which are in high-demand.
Our online career guide is a great resource that covers many
of our 120+ programs so you can learn more about different
careers, average annual salaries and potential job growth.
CAREER GUIDE
EXPLORE CAREERS
MIDLANDSTECH.EDU/careerguide
More Info
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Information on Student Right to Know data such as graduation rates and transfer-out rates, as well as student retention rates and job
placement rates, can be found at MIDLANDSTECH.EDU/righttoknow | Information on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA), which includes information about student records disclosure, can be found at MIDLANDSTECH.EDU/ferpa | For information
about MTC graduation and employment rates, the median debt of students who completed their programs, and other information,
please visit our website at MIDLANDSTECH.EDU/gep
Additional consumer information can be found at MIDLANDSTECH.EDU/consumer
DURING THE REGISTRATION PERIODStudents who have already registered and paid fees by the fee
payment deadline may change their schedule without a late fee.
Students approved for web registration may drop and add
courses online from the beginning of registration through the
schedule change period, provided prerequisites are met.
Web availability may be limited on some dates due to system
maintenance and high user volume.
Students who are not approved for web registration may drop
courses, add alternates or change course sections without seeing
an advisor if they have the pink copy of their advisement forms
with them at the Records Office. Without this form, students need to
see their advisors. Adding new courses not listed on the advisement
form or not having your copy of the form means another visit to
the advisor.
AFTER THE TERM BEGINSFor schedule change dates, advisors, data entry and cashier
locations, go to MyMTC.MIDLANDSTECH.EDU.
DO YOU KNOW HOW IT AFFECTS YOU?Did you know that dropping a class may affect more than just
your grade? If not, then you owe it to yourself to find out more
information. Here are some policies to help you make smart
decisions when you are thinking of dropping a class.
HOW IT AFFECTS YOUR ACADEMIC STANDING
> Withdrawals (dropping a class) through the fifth day of a full
term, third day of a summer term, or the second day of mini
sessions and first day of Fast Track classes is considered
a “drop” and will not show on the official transcript. (Web
transactions may only be processed through the published
schedule change period.)
> Withdrawals after the above dates through midterm will result
in a grade of “W.” Withdrawals can delay your graduation date
depending on the sequence of course offerings and the number
of withdrawals.
> Withdrawals after midterm will receive a grade of “W” if passing
the course at the time of withdrawal or a grade of “WF” if failing
the course on the date last attended. A “WF” is computed in a
student’s GPA the same as an “F.”
> Withdrawals – grades of “W” are not punitive for your academic
record but are recorded on your transcript.
HOW IT AFFECTS YOUR FINANCIAL AID
> Students who receive federal or state financial aid must be
aware that repeated courses and noncredit remedial courses
(developmental courses) with grades of W (Withdrew), WF
(Withdrew, Failing After Midterm), I (Incomplete), and NC (No
Credit) will be considered in assessing progress
toward completion.
> Students who do not satisfactorily complete at least 67 percent
of all attempted hours may not meet the continued eligibility
requirements for state and federal financial aid. In other words, if
you drop several classes, your financial aid will be impacted.
Use the Completion Rate Guide below to calculate your comple-
tion rate.
> Withdrawals and Incompletes (W, WF, and I) are not considered
successful academic completion grades.
COMPLETION RATE GUIDEAttempted Hours _________
(All attempted hours with grades including W, WF, NC and I)
Passed Hours _________
(Total number of credit hours you have passed)
Completion Rate _________ (Passed Hours divided by Attempted Hours)
Remember: > A completion rate of 67 percent or above is needed to be
eligible for financial aid.
> To keep financial aid, students also must have good academic
standing (GPA of 2.0 or above).
If you have any questions or would like more information before
you decide to drop a class, please visit the following offices:
Counseling Services, Advisement Center, Student Financial
Services, or Academic Advisors.
Important Note: YOU MUST officially drop a class to be eligible for
a refund. If you do not officially drop a class, you will also be held
accountable for any charges for that class. If your classes were held
by financial aid and you do not attend (no show), financial aid will
be removed and you will be held responsible for tuition and fees.
CHANGINGYOUR SCHEDULE
DROPPING/WITHDRAWINGFROM A CLASS
More Info
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CAMPUS EMERGENCY PROTOCOL Students and employees are asked to report safety concerns
or suspicious activities to Campus Security at 7440 (on
campus), or 803.738.7199 (cell phone and off campus). In
the event of an emergency, student and employee protocol
is to immediately call Campus Security or local 911. If an
emergency occurs, the college will use a variety of methods
to communicate additional information and instructions
including the MTC Information Centers, campus loudspeakers,
text messaging, email, college intranet, and the MTC website
homepage.
Midlands Technical College does not discriminate in
admissions, educational programs or employment on the
basis of race, sex, national origin or ethnic group, color, age,
religion, disability, genetic information, gender, military service,
pregnancy or other category protected by applicable law. In
compliance with all federal and state laws, including the Age
Discrimination Act of 1967, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX of the Education Amendments
of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1992 as well
as the ADA Amendments of 2008 (ADAA), and the Genetic
Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA), Midlands
Technical College offers access and equal opportunity in
its admissions policies, academic programs and services,
and employment of disabled individuals in that no otherwise
qualified person will be denied these provisions on the basis
of a disability. Midlands Technical College also prohibits
retaliation against any person for bringing a complaint
of discrimination or for participating in an investigation
of a complaint of discrimination. Mr. Ian A. MacLean has
been designated to coordinate compliance with the
nondiscrimination requirements contained in Section 35.107
of the Department of Justice regulations, Sections 503 and
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI and Title VII and
Title IX regulations. Information concerning the provisions
of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the rights and
privileges thereunder are available from Mr. Ian A. MacLean in
his position as Director of Internal Audit and Risk Management
and the Chief Compliance Officer for Affirmative Action, Equal
Opportunity, Sexual Harassment, Disability Action and the
Title IX Coordinator. He can be reached at Midlands Technical
College, P.O. Box 2408, Columbia, SC 29202, 803.822.3204,
To ensure the quality and availability of services, students with
disabilities should request accommodations through Disability
Services as soon as possible. Accommodation requests can be
granted at any time but are not retroactive.
Get on the career fast trackIf your goal is to begin a new career right away,
MTC’s QuickJobs program might be right for you.
QuickJobs offers career-specific education and
training that lead to in-demand careers. Programs
can be completed in a matter of weeks or months.
The QuickJobs program covers about 40 different
careers, including:
SEE THEM ALL
MIDLANDSTECH.EDU/quickjobs
803.732.0432
Accounting and Payroll Specialist about 4 months
Front-End Web Developer about 2-4 months
Computer Technician about 1 month
Desktop and Server Administrator about 2-4 months
Welder about 6 months
Industrial Electrical Technician about 12 months
Patient Care Technician about 9 months
Machinist - Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operator about 8-10 months
Non-Profit Org.
US Postage
PAIDColumbia, SC
Permit No. 970Post Office Box 2408
Columbia, SC 29202
FOR MORE INFO
MIDLANDSTECH.EDU803.738.8324 / 800.922.8038
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