How exciting that your high school student can take college courses while still enrolled in high school — and even better, at no cost. Earning college credit early offers many benefits for students and families:
- Save money by earning tuition-free college credits.
- Get a head start toward a certificate or degree.
- Complete a credential earlier and enter the workforce sooner.
- Explore college-level expectations while still in a supportive high school environment.
High school students enrolled in college courses are considered college students and are subject to college rights, responsibilities and policies. Learn more about college policies and procedures.
This page answers common questions parents and guardians have about College Now.
Access to Educational Records (FERPA)
At the college level, parents do not automatically have the right to access a student’s educational records. The right to inspect records belongs solely to the student. Records may be released to parents only under the following circumstances:
- With written consent from the student.
- In compliance with a subpoena.
- By documentationshowing the student is listed as a dependent on the most recent federal income tax return (IRS Code of 1954, Section 152). For dependent students, information may be shared without written consent only to complete financial aid applications or process tuition and fees.
Written Consent to Release Records
Rogue Community College may release a student’s academic records to parents, guardians, prospective employers, insurance providers or other third parties only after receiving a completedFERPA Consent Form.The form must:
- Specify which records may be released.
- State the purpose of the disclosure.
- Identifywho may receive the information.
- Be signed and dated by the student.
What Students Should Know Before Registering
Before registeringfor a College Now course, students should:
- Review the College Now Student Handbook.
- Understand RCC course policies and procedures.
- Read and understand the course syllabus.
- Track deadlines for assignments, registration and course completion.
- Understand that grades earned are permanentand appear on theircollege transcript.
College grades may later impact:
- Financial aid eligibility.
Dropping or Withdrawing from a Course
- Students may dropa courseby the second Tuesday afteritbegins. Dropped courses do not appear on the college transcript.
- After the drop deadline and up toaboutthree weeks before the end of the RCC term, students maywithdrawfrom a course. Withdrawn coursesresult in a“W”on the transcript.
- A“W”mayimpactfuture financial aid eligibilityandSAP[6.4.6.10].
- After the withdrawal deadline, studentsreceive thefinal grade earned.
Studentsshouldmaintainopen communication with their instructor tomonitorprogress and address challenges early.
Supporting Student Success
Student success begins withsupport andengagement at home. Parents and guardians can help by:
AskingQuestions
- Tell me about your College Now class(es).
- Are you managing the workload? Why or why not?
- How are you feeling about the content and expectations?
- What are your goalsfortaking this course?
BeingAvailable
- Be present when your child wants to talk.
- Help problem-solvechallenges withcoursework.
- Encourage use ofRCC tutorsareavailable to College Now students.[4.2]
- If overwhelmed,students can:
- Write down assignments.
- Make duedatelists.
- Take short breaks.
- Eat a snack or drink water.
- Take a brief walk.
- Step away from the computer.
- Visit ourStrategies for Student Success.[4.25]
GivingPraise
- Acknowledgethe time spent studying.
- Recognize completed assignments.
- Express pride in their effort and dedication.
When students feel supported academically and personally,they are more likely tostay committed and succeed in College Now courses.