Lynnwood Hall, Room 235

RUNNING START AT EDMONDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

STEPS TO ENROLL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GO TO

edcc.edu/RunningStartEnroll

Step 1. Apply to the Running Start Program

Submit an application to the Running Start program. You will be issued a student ID number.

Step 2. Determine English Placement

Determine your English placement so you know what courses you can take at the college.

Step 3. Complete Worksheet and Agreement

Complete “New Student Worksheet” and "Parent Guardian Agreement." Both student and parent or guardian need to sign Agreement.

Step 4. Meet With Your High School Counselor

Meet with counselor to discuss the courses you will take at the college and fill out the “Running Start Enrollment Verification Form.”

Step 5. Submit

Completed Paperwork

Submit the following completed paperwork to the Running Start office:

- New Student Worksheet (from Step #3)- Parent Guardian Agreement (from Step #3)- Enrollment Verification Form (from Step #4)

Contact Information Email:runningstart@edcc.edu

Phone: 425-640-1761 Stop by: Edmonds Community College

Lynnwood Hall, Room 235

STEP #1: APPLY

You will receive an email with your student ID number within 72 hours after completing the application. If you do not hear from us within this time frame, give us a call at 425-640-1761.

APPLY TO RUNNING START PROGRAM

Complete the online application.

• Go to edcc.edu • Choose green “APPLY” tab on the top right hand corner of the page. • Choose the “APPLY ONLINE” in middle of page under “Welcome Tritons!” • Complete and submit the application

Remember when filling out the online application

Put “RS” when asked in section 2 of the application “What is your intended major area of study?” Fill out a paper application by hand. (Application is on the next page)

• Return completed application by o Scanning, or taking a screenshot of it and emailing to

runningstart@edcc.edu OR o Stopping by the Running Start Office at Edmonds Community College in

Lynnwood Hall, Room 235.

OPTION #2: PAPER APPLICATION

OPTION #1: ONLINE APPLICATION

Have either of your parents earned a bachelor's (4-year) degree? Yes No

Are you a veteran? Yes No Veterans and/or their eligible dependents may qualify forAre you aveteran’s dependent? Yes No educational benefits. Call 425-640-1502 for more information

Have you have been in Washington state foster care for at least one year since your 16th birthday? Yes No

Services are available for students who have special needs due to a disability. Would you like our SSD staff to contact you withmore information? Yes No

If you are unemployed, underemployed, formerly self-employed but now unemployed, or a displaced homemaker, call(425) 640-1433 or email workerretraining@edcc.edu to see if you qualify for tuition assistance.

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What is your program of study or majorarea of interest? If you are unsure, refer to the Program Add form.

Male Female Quarter youplan to start: SUM FALL WTR SPR

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DISCLOSURE STATEMENT: To comply with federal laws, we are required to ask for your Social Security Number (SSN) orIndividual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN). If you do not submit your SSN/ITIN, you will not be denied access to the college;however, you may be subject to civil penalties (refer to Internal Revenue Service Treasury Regulation 1.6050S-1 (e)(4) for moreinformation) of a $50 fine in the event of an audit. If you choose not to provide your SSN/ITIN please check the “I refuse…” boxabove and write your initials on the line provided.

Social Security Number ____- ____-________ I refuse or am unable to provide my SSN/ITIN at this time. Initials:

Apt.#

StudentName _______Last (Surname) First Middle Initial

Student ID Number XXX-XXX-XXXXX Birthdate ____-_____-_______

StreetAddress

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Admission Application Form

Edmonds Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race; color; religion; national origin; sex; disability; sexual orientation; age; citizenship, marital, or veteran status; or genetic information in its programs and activities. The nondiscrimination language is available in multiple languages at

edcc.edu/nondiscrimination.

1. Were you claimed as a dependent for federal income tax purposes by your mother, father or legal guardian:in the current calendar year?in the past calendar year?

2. How long have you lived continuously in the state of WA as a legal resident*? Years: Months:

4. Are you active duty military stationed in Washington?Are you the spouse or dependent of an active duty military person stationed in Washington?

* You cannot qualify as a legal resident for tuition purposes if you possess a valid out-of-state driver's license,vehicle registration, or other documents that give evidence of being a legal resident in another state.

3. Will you be attending this college with financial aid provided by a public or private non-federal agency which isoutside the state of Washington where residency is required for receiving that aid?

If YES, how long has your mother, father or legal guardian lived continuously in the State of WA?

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Yes No

Yes No

Years: Months:

(If yes, please attach explanation.)

Yes NoYes No

2. Last high school attended: State/Country:

1. Have you earned a GED? Year:Yes No If yes, where:

3. Have you earned a 4-year bachelor’s degree or above (or equivalent from a foreign country)? Yes No

Date you graduated or expect to graduate from high school Month: Year:

5. Other college/university attended:

4. Last college/university attended: State/Country:

State/Country:

Yes No

Graduated? NoYesYears attended to

Graduated? NoYesYears attended to

Graduated? NoYesYears attended to

Which race(s) do you consider yourself to be? (Optional) (Mark up to two boxes)

Samoan (655)

Taiwanese (606)

Thai (618)

Tlingit (017)

Vietnamese (619)

White (800)

Alaska Native (015)

American Indian (597)**

Arabian (801)

Asian, Indian (600)

Asian, Other (621)

Black or African American (872)

Other Race:

Are you of Spanish/Hispanic origin? (Optional) (Please mark only one box)

No, (not Spanish/Hispanic) (999)

Yes, Central American (704)

Yes, Cuban (709)

Yes, other Spanish/Hispanic:

Indonesian (610)

Japanese (611)

Korean (612)

Nepali (635)

Pacific Islander, Other (681)

Pakistani (616)

Yes, Spanish (731)Yes, Mexican, Mexican-Am., Chicano (722)

Yes, Puerto Rican (727)

Yes, South American (729)

Cambodian (604)

Chinese (605)

Eskimo (935)

Fijian (676)

Filipino (608)

Hawaiian, Native (653)

G.** If American Indian, please list name of enrolled or principal tribe:

Print Name: _______________________ Student ID Number _____-____-__________SSN/NAMECHECK RESIDENCYCODE FEE PAYSTATUS LETTERGIVEN DATEENTERED ENTEREDBY AUDITEDDATE AUDITEDBY

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STEP #2: DETERMINE ENGLISH PLACEMENT

DETERMINE YOUR ENGLISH PLACEMENT

STEP #1: Use the table below to determine your placement. Check the box in the left hand column for the option that will work for you. YOU ONLY NEED ONE. STEP #2: Send us documentation by email. Scan or take a screen shot of your test scores or transcripts (unofficial test scores/transcripts are acceptable). Email to runningstart@email.edcc.edu. To submit documentation in person, bring a copy of your test scores or transcript to the Running Start Office (Lynnwood Hall, Rm 235).

Option for Placement Grade/GPA/ Test Score Places you into …..

Overall High School GPA 3.0 or greater ENGL 101 Smarter Balanced Test Score (SBAC) 3 or 4 ENGL 101

PreACT English 18 and Reading 22 ENGL 101

ACT 22 Composite ENGL 101 PSAT English 26 and Reading 26 ENGL 101

SAT Evidence Based Reading/Writing 480 ENGL 101 AP English Language Composition 3 or 4 ENGL 101 or 102

IB English 4 or 5 ENGL 101 or 102

STEP #3. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO USE ANY OF THE OPTIONS ABOVE TAKE THE ACCUPLACER ASSESSMENT.

You can take the Accuplacer Assessment to determine your English placement. • When: Check hours at https://www.edcc.edu/testing/. No appointment

needed. Show up 2 hours before closing time to ensure enough time to take the assessment.

• Where: Edmonds Community College, Mountlake Terrace Hall, Room 152. • Bring: Photo ID (ASB card, Driver’s license/permit) • Prepare: https://www.edcc.edu/testing/test-prep-resources.html • Cost: FREE

REGARDLESS OF YOUR ACCUPLACER PLACEMENT RESULTS,

YOU WILL BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN RUNNING START.

DO I NEED A MATH PLACEMENT?

If you plan to take a math class or a class that has a math prerequisite (for example many of the science, engineering, or computer science classes) you need to have a math placement.

There are several ways to get a math placement. You can use any of the following:

• Final grade from most recent high school math class. • SBA math score. • IB math score. • PSAT/SAT test. • AP math grade. • Take a Math assessment at the college.

CALL, EMAIL, OR STOP BY RUNNING START OFFICE FOR CLARIFICATION AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

SEE “MATH PLACEMENT WORKSHEETS ” FOR DETAILS The Worksheet for your school district can be found at edcc.edu/runningstart. • Click “Resource Library” on right side of page. • Find English and Math Placement Worksheets.

NEW STUDENT WORKSHEET

Learn About The Program. I understand the Running Start Program. I attended an information session, or watched the video about the program (edcc.edu/runningstart), or researched the Running Start website (edcc.edu/runningstart), or called or visited the Running Start office and talked to Running Start staff about the program.

Student ID Number. I have received my Student ID Number from the college (Step #1).

o My SID is:

English Placement. I have determined my English placement (Step #2). o My placement is:

Equivalency Guides: I understand the Equivalency Guides. (SEE TUTORIAL *)

• To find the Equivalency guide for your high school go to edcc.edu/runningstart. In the right margin, click “Equivalency Guides.” Print out the guide. Circle the college classes that you want to take to meet your high school graduation requirements.

Searching for Classes. I have practiced searching for classes using the college online class schedule. (SEE

TUTORIAL*) • Go to edcc.edu/schedule. In the table below identify college classes you intend to register for

your first quarter. Search for the classes you circled on the Equivalency Guide that meet a high school graduation requirement. (You are not locked into these classes. This is just practice.)

Item Number

Class (ENGL&101)

Credits Days and Times the Class meets

Prerequisites

Registering for Classes. I understand how to register for classes online. I have reviewed the tutorial

titled “Registration: How to Register for Classes.” (See below for how to find the tutorials).

*HOW DO I FIND TUTORIALS ABOUT EQUIVALENCY GUIDES, SEARCHING

FOR CLASSES AND REGISTERING FOR CLASSES • Go to edcc.edu/runningstart • Click “Resource Library” on the right side of the page. • Under ”Tutorials” find “Equivalency Guides” and “Class Schedule: How to find

Classes..” and “Registration: How to Register for Classes.

STEP #3: COMPLETE NEW STUDENT WORKSHEET.

BRING COMPLETED WORKSHEET WITH YOU WHEN YOU: • MEET WITH YOUR HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR (STEP #4), AND • SUBMIT YOUR PAPERWORK TO THE RUNNING START OFFICE (STEP #5)

STEP #3: COMPLETE PARENT GUARDIAN AGREEMENT

EDMONDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE RUNNING START PARENT/GUARDIAN AGREEMENT

Student Name: Student College ID Number:

Running Start is a program that allows high school juniors and seniors to take college-level courses at the College without

paying tuition. Students receive both high school and college credit at the same time. As a Running Start student I

understand and acknowledge the following:

COLLEGE CONSIDERATIONS

Running Start Eligibility

I must be a junior or senior to participate in Running Start. As a Running Start student I can take classes for a

maximum of 6 quarters (fall, winter, and spring quarters). My eligibility terminates upon graduating from high

school. No more than 15 credits may be taken through the Running Start program per college quarter, with a

maximum of 45 credits per school year.

I must complete an English Placement to determine classes I take through Running Start. This requires me to submit

documentation to determine my placement or to take the Accuplacer assessment at the college.

I must earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher each quarter and complete the classes I register for to stay in good

standing. If I do not meet these standards, I will be placed on probation and/or suspended from the program.

I will comply with Edmonds CC Student Code of Conduct.

Costs

I am required to pay student and class fees. Fees are estimated at $200-$300 per quarter for a full time [15 credits]

student. (A fee waiver is available for qualifying low income student.)

I must provide my own transportation to and from the community college. I can get an ORCA pass for a reduced rate

from the college if needed.

I must buy my textbooks. Textbooks can cost more than $150 per class/per quarter. (Textbook assistance is

available for a qualifying low income student.)

I am required to pay tuition and fees for classes numbered below 100 level (i.e. Math 097), college credits in excess

of the limit stated on my quarterly Enrollment Verification form, summer quarter classes, and a small number of

classes not sponsored by Running Start (i.e. Music 150 & 250).

I must pay fees/excess tuition by the first day of the quarter. Non-payment by this deadline may result in being

dropped from all classes.

I will notify the college and high school if I drop or withdraw from a class.

Expectations of Running Start Students as College Students

A Running Start student is considered a college student. This being the case, I am expected to take college-level courses

and do college-level work. College-level courses can be demanding, requiring up to two hours of homework for every

hour of instruction.

College is different than high school and attendance may or may not be taken. Progress reports are not given.

Classes might include mature subject matter as well as potentially controversial topics. Students, regardless of

age, are required to complete each college class assignment.

It is my responsibility to manage my time carefully to ensure I am successful. This includes scheduling high school

and college classes so that they do not conflict, and leaving myself adequate time for travel to and from the college.

College and high school instructors will not excuse arriving late or leaving early.

I must read my mail in my college email account (EdMail) to ensure I remain informed.

Credits, Course Selection and Graduation Requirements

I will contact Running Start staff with questions about classes and college degree requirements. I will contact my high

school counselor for questions related to high school equivalency and graduation requirements. It is my responsibility

to select classes that satisfy high school graduation requirements and for determining how credits earned at Edmonds

CC will transfer to other colleges and/or meet college degree program completion requirements.

I understand that most community college 5-credit course (100 or above level course) will equal 1.0 high school

credit. (See your high school counselor for specifics about how a college class will be counted at the high

school.)

College Records, Parent Access, Transcripts and Transferability of Credit

Running Start courses will be recorded on a college transcript. Depending on how you do, this can have a positive or

negative impact on future college admission or scholarship decisions. All grades and withdrawals I earn at Edmonds

CC are part of my permanent college record and high school transcript.

Parents will not have access to your progress and information about how you are doing. Information about your

record at the college will be disclosed to a parent ONLY if a FERPA consent form is on file at the college. Even with

a FERPA release form on file, a parent will have access to limited information. College instructors are not available

to speak with parents regarding academic progress of a student and parents are not notified if you skip a class or are

failing to hand in work.

Running Start community college credits transfer to all but two colleges/universities in state (Whitman and University

of Puget Sound). Often Running Start credits transfer to institutions out of state, but there are exceptions. If I intend to

go out of state, I need to do some research to determine how the credits transfer.

HIGH SCHOOL CONSIDERATIONS

Eligibility for Running Start.

I must live within the School District boundaries, or be attending high school in the district on a variance, to receive

college and high school credit through the Running Start program and my high school.

If I withdraw from my high school I will no longer be eligible for the Running Start program, and tuition for my

college classes will not be paid by the School District.

As a home schooled student I must enroll in a Washington State School District high school before I can attend any

Running Start classes. I am not required to attend classes at the enrolled high school.

I am not allowed to continue with the Running Start program after I have completed my high school graduation

requirements. If I have not completed my graduation requirements, I may continue in Running Start and take college

level courses for my junior and senior year.

Relationship with High School and Counselors

The high school is not responsible for my actions while I am attending college classes.

It is my responsibility to keep updated on high school information such as holidays, schedule changes, photos, senior

deadlines, etc.

I must contact my counselor in advance if I need his/her signature. Drop-ins will not guarantee immediate

counselor signature.

Transcript and Graduation Requirements

I must fulfill all of the graduation requirements of the School District in order to graduate with a School District high

school diploma. If I am a Running Start student, this means I will need to take enough equivalent credits at community

college to match the minimum credits required by the district for graduation. In all cases, I will check with my high

school counselor to ensure that I am making continued progress toward graduation. My high school counselor will

determine which community college classes will meet School District graduation requirements (see the Running Start

equivalency chart for your community college for more information).

I must complete all grade level tasks and activities in fulfillment of the School District High School and Beyond Plan

graduation requirements (at Edmonds SD this is Naviance) if I am to graduate.

Once I complete a college class (whether passed or failed), the class and grade will appear on my high school

transcript (no exceptions).

If I take college classes that I pay for myself, in order to have the credits posted on my high school transcript I must

send a copy of my official transcript to the high school. The college classes will be placed on my official high school

transcript. Credits I pay for or earn during summer quarter will apply toward high school graduation if the credits

meet an equivalency requirement.

I have read and agree to the Edmonds Community College Running Start Agreement above.

Student Signature (required) Date:

Parent/Guardian Signature (required) Date: *All costs subject to change without notice.

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New Student Cell Phone: Returning Student SSID#: Student Enrolled in Multiple Colleges

Spring Quarter Eligibility Adjustment Form (SQEAF) attached.

College SID #:

Free and Reduced-Price Lunch (FRPL) Status Running Start Funding Limit Table Students who are FRPL eligible may receive tuition and fee waivers from a college. Available Enrolled High SchoolIs the student currently eligible for FRPL? Yes No HS Counselor Initials: College The parent or guardian signature below provides permission to share FRPL eligibility status only with the Max Running Start college for the purpose of ensuring access to tuition and/or fee waivers. Choosing not to Weekly Max

FTE Allowed sign the consent will not affect the student’s eligibility for access to Running Start or free and reduced- Minutes * Credits price meals or free milk. The individuals and programs receiving the information will not share the FTE information with any other entity or program. 0 - 341 0.00 - 0.20 1.00 15 Parent/Guardian Signature: Date: 342 - 457 0.21 - 0.27 0.93 14 School Yr: College Term: College Quarter College Semester 458 - 557 0.28 - 0.33 0.87 13

558 - 674 0.34 - 0.40 0.80 12 High School: Fall, Winter, Spring Qtr. / 1st or 2nd sem. 675 - 790 0.41 - 0.47 0.73 11

District: Grade Level: Jr Sr 5th Yr Sr○ 791 - 890 0.48 - 0.53 0.67 10 891 -1,007 0.54 - 0.60 0.60 10 ⊗ For the college term Δ above, the student will be enrolled in high school and skill center

1,008 - 1,123 0.61 - 0.67 0.53 8 classes equaling full-time equivalent (FTE). Student may register for a maximum

1,124 - 1,223 0.68 - 0.73 0.47 7 of college credits, without incurring college tuition costs, based on the above stated 1,224 - 1,340 0.74 - 0.80 0.40 6 high school/skill center FTE. 1,341 - 1,456 0.81 - 0.87 0.33 5 Comments: 1,457 - 1,556 0.88 - 0.93 0.27 4

1,557 or more 0.94 - 1.00 0.20 3

Recommended Running Start Classes:

Signature of High School Counselor Date Signature of College Running Start Advisor/Rep Date

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I understand that: • The student is responsible for understanding when his or her choice of schedule will result in tuition charges. If the student enrolls for more high school and

college credits than are identified in the Running Start State Funding Limit Table, the student is responsible for:1) paying all college tuition and fees associated with exceeding the college credits identified in the table; or2) withdrawing from the excess college or high school course(s).

• The student is required to pay any class/lab fees charged for college classes. • Enrollment in specific college classes cannot be guaranteed – even if the classes are needed to fulfill high school graduation requirements. • To add/withdraw from a course, the student must complete the college Add/Drop process by the college deadline and notify the high school counselor. • The student is responsible for ensuring that college courses completed as part of the Running Start program will meet high school graduation requirements. • If the student plans to transfer, it is the student’s responsibilitiy to determine college admissions policies/deadlines and whether credits will transfer. • The student and parent’s signatures below provide permission for the high school and college to share the Running Start student’s academic records, which

can include the student’s grades, billing, registration, and attendance records regardless of whether FERPA rights belong to the student or parents. • After completing the college coursework, students are responsible for requesting offical college transcripts through the college’s registrar office. I acknowledge that I have read and understand both sides of this form, and will comply with the conditions of Running Start participation and the expectationsof college course enrollment.

Student Signature (REQUIRED) Date Parent/Guardian Signature (REQUIRED) Date

FORM SPI 1674 (8/2019) This is a two page form, with the details and instructions printed on page 2. Questions: Students & Parents contact local high school; High school & college staff, call OSPI at 360-725-6300.