1991

ECCC Continues 'First Course Free' Policy

been out of high school for more than one year. ''To help adults get started in obtaining a college education, East Central will waive the $40.00 per semester hour charge for their first course only. By offering the frrst three-hour course at no charge, many adutls have been able to attend col– lege without assuming a large finan– cial risk. We also allow adults who qualify to take that frrst course dur– ing day, evening or summer terms," Davis said. For additional information con– cerning the "First Course Free" poli– cy, contact the Office of Adult and Continuing Education. East Centrru Community College, Decatur IMS' 39327 or Phone 635-2111, ex • ~If n~ , East Central serves Leake, ~fu, ba, Newton, Scott and W\nq (l:'t cQunties. e!llbh

In an effort to further encourage adults who lack college training and desire to return to the classiOOm, East Central Community College in Decatur is continuing its policy of offering the frrst course at no charge to those who qualify for the special program. Under the college's "First Course Free" policy, any adult who resides in the five-county area who has not previously enrolled in college and who otherwise meets entrance requirements, may take the frrst col– lege credit course "free of charge" at any East Central class location in the district. according to Gene David, ~rt Dliettor of Adult and Continuing ~cation. D3vis said those who qualify for 1.ffe ' 'First Course Free" program lnclbdcs anyone over t11e age of 21 who has graduated from high school or has passed tlle GED Test. and ~

ATTEND ECCC ORIENTATION· VIcky Nixon (left) of Chunky and Elon Everett of Hickory were among area students who attended the June 22, orientation session held at East Central Community College In Decatur. The two freshmen are shown discussing their fall class schedules with Rayman~ McMull~n, Director of Admis- sions, Records and Research F'a~ CJas$.e$ "In Wednesday, August 21. 1 u _-· . • . ~··· ~ S

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