NSU_Rising_Scholars_Handbook_2023-2024

10 can take it once more for another $20 fee. They are allowed to take the ACCUPLACER test up to two times per Fall and two times per Spring semesters. 2. If a student is using Accuplacer for program eligibility (meaning HS GPA, class rank or ACT composite are low), then student pays an $20 fee. If they do not pass the first time, they can take it once more for another $ 20 fee. They are allowed to take the ACCUPLACER test up to two times per Fall and two times per Spring semester. 3. If a student has no ACT, SB, SAT scores for MATH or ENGL placement, student does not need to pay $20. However, they can take Accuplacer again if needed, this would be a challenge, so student pays an $20 fee for 2nd Accuplacer test. 4. If a student is taking MATH 123, the first Calc Readiness Accuplacer test is at no charge. If the student is taking the Calc Readiness test for a 2nd time (a challenge), then student pays the $ 20 fee to NSU. 5. If a student does not have any placement scores for the English/Math course requested, there would be no charge for the Accuplacer. 6. If a student does not meet the Rising Scholars eligibility requirements and wants to take an Accuplacer to try to become eligible, there would be a fee as they are challenging their program eligibility. 7. If challenging their eligibility or initial placement (of any kind), the student will pay for the Accuplacer test. The fee is $20 payable at this link below. For payment of this fee: Testing Center Payment - Formstack This will be payable by debit or credit card online. Please contact the NSU Finance office for any questions. 605-626-2566. Counselors: Please send a list of your students who will be taking the test so we can forward this list to the Finance Office. The Finance Office prefers to know in advance who is calling and paying for what test. Cancellation Policy RS program courses may be cancelled prior to the individual RS course established Census Date. The Rising Scholars course must have: • greater than (>) 50% of students enrolled for dual credit for the course to run. If less than or equal to 50% of students are registered for dual credit the course will be cancelled by the school’s Census date (found on website). See Academic Affairs Guidelines 7.1 Section 5.2.3 • a minimum of eight (8) students must be enrolled for dual credit for course to be offered. Cancellation of the course will be initiated by the NSU Registrar’s office and students/teachers will be notified. Refunds of tuition will be sent within two weeks of cancellation. (course cancellation applies to either the 50% rule or not reaching the minimum number of students)

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