Who
is eligible for Adult or Post Graduate Programs?
Any resident adult may apply for programs in the Connecticut
Technical High School System. Typically, adult students
have completed high school or GED programs. For most of
our courses priority for enrollment is given to high school
age students. However if there is an empty spot in trade/technical
program, an adult may be enrolled in the program. There
are also programs that are specifically for adults and
not open for high school students. That means there is
a variety of opportunities available to adults around
this region.
How
long are the Programs?
Programs begin each September and their length varies
from 1 to 3 years. In most cases, a motivated adult will
have sufficient skill after 1 year to gain entry level
employment. Courses that are designed as 1-year programs
will effectively prepare you for employment. Of course,
we encourage adults to stay the full 2 years on some programs,
but that commitment is not mandatory. We are planning
to build our evening programs so that adults who only
complete 1 year of a program may elect to continue on
their own.
What
will it cost?
Students pay a $50.00 non-refundable registration fee
each school year they are in attendance. Tuition varies
by program. In 2007-2008, most programs' tuition is $1350.00
per semester, which is required to be paid in full on
or before the first class session in each semester. Contact
the school's Regional Assistant Principal for more specific
information.
Is there Financial Aid?
Full-time Adult students may apply for Federal Pell Grants,
Veteran's waivers, VA benefits, and Senior Citizen's waivers.
The school does not participate in any Federal student
loan programs.
Will
I be treated like a high school student?
We prefer to treat adults as adults. However, adult
students are expected to comply with school rules such
as no smoking, attendance policies and procedures, etc.
We find that adults realize the value of the training
opportunity and are willing to comply with reasonable
rules. Adult students are typically role models for our
youngsters.
How
do I apply?
Call 1-800-822-6832 or contact the Technical
High School near you.
What
about transportation?
The Connecticut Technical High School System does
not supply transportation to their schools. Some towns
allow adult students to ride their town bus with the high
school kids. You can contact the bus coordinator in your
town to see if that is possible. |
