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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.
