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Admissions and Records

The Office of the Admissions and Records maintains students grades, transcripts, and registration information

 

Admission Into Degree Programs

Admission into degree programs is open at the beginning of both the Fall and Spring semesters.

Admissions Criteria

Applicants must meet the following admission  requirements to be matriculated into a degree program:

1)   Have graduated or will graduate from high school at the end of the current school  year, or have a GED certificate;

2)   Have a minimum high school grade point average of 2.0 as measured on a 4.0 scale, or a minimal score of 35 on each section and an average score of 45 for  all five sections of the GED test;

3)   Be accepted by the COM-FSM Admissions Board.

Special Consideration:  Applicants with a grade point average below 2.0 from high school will not be admitted to the College unless they have had considerable job experience or training since high school and can furnish recommendations from prior training programs, agencies or employers.  Entrance test scores will be given primary consideration for these applicants. Upon recommendation of the Admissions Board the President may approve special admission.

Admission Procedure

1. Take the COM-FSM entrance test.  A test fee of $5 will be collected.  The entrance test is administered during the two weeks in November at the State Campuses for Spring admission and in February and March at all the high schools and the State Campuses.

2. Obtain an Application for Admission form from a high school counselor, State Campus Director, or the COM-FSM Office of Admissions and Records.

3. Complete the application and mail it with the $10 admission fee to the COM-FSM Admissions Board.

4. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the FAFSA renewal and mail it to the address indicated.

5. Request that all official high school transcripts or GED scores be sent to the COM-FSM Admissions Board.  High school seniors should submit a seven-semester transcript. College transfer students must also submit official transcripts from all previous colleges attended.

Notification of Admission

Applicants who meet all the admissions requirements will be notified of their acceptance by the College as soon as their applications have been approved by the Admissions Board.

Applicants lacking any of the requirements or needing special consideration by the Admissions Board will be considered after June 30.

Acceptance of Admission

Applicants who have been notified of admission to the College and who intend to enroll must do the following: 
 

1. Obtain Social Security numbers;

2. Sign and return the Letter of Acceptance. If  the Letter of Acceptance is not received by the deadline, the College assumes non-acceptance and will give the slot to another applicant;

3. Complete the Residence Hall Application, if interested in staying in the halls,  and return it with a $50 refundable security deposit;

4. Submit the Student Aid Report (SAR) upon receipt to the Financial Aid Office;

5. Take a physical examination and return the health form to the College as soon as possible; and

6. Check with the COM-FSM State campus director for travel arrangements.  Tickets are provided for students from Yap, Chuuk and Kosrae who have completed all of the above.

Transfer Students

Students who have earned satisfactory grades in another college or university may apply for admission and be given advanced standing at the COM-FSM.  (Admission as a transfer student does not eliminate the requirement for English and math placement testing.)  Applicants must submit to the Admissions Board a completed application form, an official copy of his/her high school transcript, and official transcripts from each college previously attended. Credit for previous satisfactory college work can only be given upon receipt of previous college records.

Admission Into Certificate Programs

Admission Into Certificate Programs

Students who have earned an associate degree or equivalent with a GPA of at least 2.5 may apply for admission into a third-year certificate of achievement program and major in teacher preparation-elementary education, related services assistant, accounting, or general business.  Application forms are available at all COM-FSM campuses.

Admission to other Certificate of Achievement Programs

High school graduates and GED certificate holders who are not accepted into or are not interested in a degree program may apply for admission into an entry level certificate of achievement program.  Applicants must take the COM-FSM entrance test and be accepted by the Admissions Board.  Acceptance by the Admissions Board is based on the applicant's score on the COM-FSM entrance test and other criteria as defined by the Admissions Board.  Applicants with significantly low scores on the entrance test are ineligible for admission.

Other certificate of achievement programs are offered when criteria for offering the program are met.  Admissions requirements vary with the program.  Application forms are available at the campus offering the program.

Dual Enrollment For High School Students

High school graduates and GED certificate holders who are not accepted into or are not interested in a degree program may apply for admission into an entry level certificate of achievement programs.  Applicants must take the COM-FSM entrance test and be accepted by the Admissions Board.  Acceptance by the Admissions Board is based on the applicant's score on the COM-FSM entrance test and other criteria as defined by the Admissions Board.  Applicants with significantly low score on the entrance test are ineligible for admission.
 

1. The student has successfully completed the eleventh grade.

2. The student provides a certification from the local principal and/or his designee, or from a director of a college program working with high school seniors, certifying that the student has a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 and recommending that the student be enrolled under this policy.

3. The local principal and/or is his designee, or a director of a college program working with high school seniors, provides a statement of justification describing  a student's ability to benefit academically, intellectually, or artistically.

4. The student has been approved for Dual Enrollment by the Admissions Board.

Students must meet prerequisites for courses including placement test completion where applicable.

Students enrolled in a course under the Dual Enrollment policy are not eligible for Federal Financial Aid assistance.

The student must pay all college tuition and fees assessed to regular students.

Credit and grades earned will appear on their college transcript.

Dual Enrollment does not constitute admission to the College of Micronesia-FSM.  Dual Enrollment students must follow the policy and procedures for regular admission to obtain full-time admission to the College subsequent to graduation from high school.

Students must submit a completed College of Micronesia-FSM Application for Dual Enrollment to the Admissions Board along with the recommendation letter from the principal or designee, or the director of a college program working with high school seniors, and a high school transcript that verifies criteria one and two above. The information must be submitted together as one packet.

Early Admission

The College provides postsecondary instructional opportunities to eligible high school students by offering an Early Admission program for academically talented high school students who are ready to benefit from college and want to enter college in advance of high school graduation. Students are eligible for early admission if they meet the following criteria:
 

1. The student has successfully completed the eleventh grade.

2. The student provides a certification from the local principal and/or his designee certifying that the student has a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 and recommending that the student be admitted under this policy.

3. The student has satisfied the Admissions Board approval via the COM-FSM Entrance Test (COMET) and has placed into college level (100) English courses in both reading and writing.

Students enrolled through Early Admission are not eligible for Federal Financial Aid assistance until a high school diploma or equivalent has been achieved.

Students must submit a completed College of Micronesia-FSM Application for Admission to the Admissions Board along with the recommendation letter from the principal or designee, and a high school transcript that verifies criteria one and two above. The information must be submitted together as one packet.

Non-Credit Courses

Non-credit courses are administered by the State Campuses. When offered, information is disseminated through the radio, TV, and printed notices in various public places. These courses are open to the general public.

Leave of Absence Policy

Third-year and degree students may take a leave of absence from the College by: 

1. Completing the checkout/withdrawal form

2. Reading the Leave of Absence policy and signing acknowledgement of the readmission statement

3. If a boarding student, formally checking out of the residential hall.

The College is not responsible for transportation expenses for any student taking a leave of absence.

Admission to Second Associate Degree

Students who have earned an associate degree with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 may formally be admitted into a second associate degree program. The second program must be in a major different from the first.

A policy is needed to allow students who have earned an associate degree from a regionally accredited institution to apply for admission to a second associate degree program.

This policy applies to all students who previously earned an associate degree and are seeking a second degree.

Students seeking a second associate degree must file an application for admission.  If the degree was earned from an institution other than the College of Micronesia-FSM, the student must also submit an official transcript indicating that a previous degree was earned.


Guidance and Counseling

Professional counseling is available to assist students in establishing or clarifying appropriate educational and vocational goals, and to assist students with problems of social or personal nature. The counselors also offer assistance in career decisions.

Student Issues

Students may feel anxious, angry, lonely or depressed when faced with challenges and academic concerns.  Many students are new to academic pressures and challenges in adjusting to the college environment.  There are sometimes confusion and ignorance in options available for students. The college counselors are able to aide in the personal growth and adjustment, clarification of options available, and are a smart and healthy response to solving problems that may arise during the college experience.

General Services

  • Personal Counseling
  • Academic Advising/Counseling
  • Career Guidance/Counseling
  • Financial Aid Counseling
  • Substance Use/Abuse Counseling
  • Scholarship Information
  • Transfer Information
  • Academic & Educational

Eligibility

All currently enrolled full or part-time students are eligible for counseling services. Those who are important in the student’s life such as a spouse, child or friend may be involved in the counseling process as well and do not have to be COM-FSM students.  Sometimes alumnus may return seeking information or for minor problems, and services may be provided.

Students are advise to arrive on time for appointments and to call to cancel or reschedule appointments when necessary.
Ignatius Haleyalig
Director of
Financial Aid Office

Contact

Financial Aid Office
National Campus
P.O. BOX 159, Kolonia, Pohnpei, FSM 96941
(691) 320-2480
ext. 169


Federal Student Aid Programs
P.O. BOX 4691
Mt. Vernon, IL
62864-0059

Financial Aid

The Financial Aid Office administers various types of financial assistance to help students pay for their educational expenses.  Financial aid is provided by federal, state, and institutional sources and consists of grants, loans, and work study.

Types of Financial Aid

Financial assistance may be in the form of:
 

GRANTS and SCHOLARSHIPS which do not have to be repaid provided you attend classes, do not drop classes, or withdraw from COM-FSM; and

WORK-STUDY which provides opportunity to work and earn money for educational expenses.

COM-FSM administers one U.S. federal student aid program (Title IV).  To determine if you are eligible, the U.S. Department of Education uses a standard formula, established by the U.S. Congress, to evaluate the information reported on your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or your Renewal FAFSA.


The formula produces an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) number which appears on your Student Aid Report (SAR) or Institutional Student Information Record (ISIR).  Your EFC helps determine whether you are eligible or not.

Upon receipt of your SAR or ISIR, the Financial Aid Office prepares an award letter that will advise you of the types and amount of financial aid you will be awarded as well as information on when the aid will be available to you.

Federal Pell Grant is a grant to help undergraduates pay for their education.  For many students, Pell Grant provides the foundation to which aid from other federal and non-federal sources may be added.  Federal Pell Grant does not have to be repaid.

The maximum award for the 2010 -2011 Award Year (July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011) is $5,550. The amount you will receive depends not only on your EFC, but also on the cost of your attendance at COM-FSM; your enrollment status as a full-time, three-fourth-time, half-time, or less than half-time student; and the number of semesters attended during the academic year.

Student Eligibility Requirements For Financial Aid

Before receiving any federal student aid, you must meet the general eligibility requirements listed in this section, as well as those requirements which are unique to each program.  In order to comply with the general eligibility provisions, you must:

  1. Have a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) certificate, pass an independently administered test approved   by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), or meet other standards your state establishes that are approved by the U.S. DOE.  A copy of your diploma or GED certificate must be submitted with your application.

  2.  Be accepted and enrolled as a regular student working toward a degree     or certificate in an eligible program.

  3. Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen. (FSM, Palau, and Marshall     Island citizens are eligible non-citizens.)

  4. Have a "demonstrated" financial need.  Your yearly educational      expenses must be greater than the contribution you and your family can     make toward these expenses.

  5. Maintain satisfactory academic progress once in school.

  6. Student without diploma or GED may qualify for Pell Grant after satisfactory completion of 6 credits of coursework (or equivalent) of degree or certificate eligible coursework.
  • Student cannot get aid for the coursework:
    • Gain eligibility after completion of coursework.
    • Coursework could be transferred in from another institution.

Application Information and Procedure

Application Information

To be considered for financial aid at the College of Micronesia-FSM, each applicant must complete and submit the required documents and forms identified below following the instructions given. Your application will not be processed until the required documents and forms are received by the Financial Aid Office, and you have been officially accepted into a COM-FSM degree/certificate program.

All applications for aid and supporting documents should be received by the Financial Aid Office at COM-FSM not later than June 1st of each year. Applications received after this period will be evaluated only to the extent to which funds are available.

New students should apply for financial aid when applying for admission to college. Financial aid cannot be awarded to applicants who are not officially admitted and enrolled in college.  Continuing COM-FSM students must reapply for financial aid each year.

FINANCIAL AID IS NOT AUTOMATICALLY RENEWED OR AWARDED.
YOU MUST FILE AN APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL AID EACH YEAR.

Financial aid application forms, related materials, and information can be obtained from the Financial Aid Offices at the State Campuses.  Apply as soon as possible after January 1st  for financial aid for the next academic year.

If you did not apply for federal student aid for the 2007-2008 School year, you can apply for federal aid for the 2008-2009 School Year by completing and mailing the 2008-2009 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or completing the FAFSA on the Internet at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov.

If you did apply for federal student aid for the 2007-2008 School Year and you have a valid U.S Social Security Number, you will be able to file a 2008-2009 Renewal Free Application for Federal Student Aid (Renewal FAFSA). You will either receive it at your home address or from the Financial Aid Office.  You may also file a Renewal FAFSA electronically.

If you apply by mail, your application will be processed in approximately four weeks. Your Student Aid Report will be mailed to the address you provided on the envelope. Review the information on the SAR for accuracy, and if corrections are necessary, make them on the SAR and mail it to the Central Processor or do so electronically at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. The SAR will report the information from your application and, if there are no questions or problems with your application, your SAR will report your Expected Family Contribution (EFC), the number used in determining your eligibility for federal student aid.  Each school listed on your application will also receive your Institutional Student Information Record (ISIR) electronically.

If you apply electronically through a school, your application will be processed within two to three days.  The results will be sent electronically to your school if the school can receive the information electronically. You will also receive your SAR in the mail.  College of Micronesia-FSM at the National Campus has electronic capability to process your FAFSA.

The following steps must be completed by the June 1st deadline to receive priority for financial aid.

Educational Expenses

Tuition ($105 per credit)

  
15 credits $1,575

Required Fees:

  
Registration Fee 15.00
Health Fee 15.00
Activity Fee 15.00
Technology Fee 15.00
Other fees as applicable (see General Catalog)  

Room (dorm residents):

  
Regular Semester (Fall/Spring) 368.00
Summer Session 175.00

Board (dorm residents):

  
Regular Semester (Fall/Spring) 1,470.00
Summer Session 700.00

 

Need Analysis : How Financial Need Is Calculated

Aid from the federal student aid programs is awarded based on financial need.  Financial need is defined as the difference between a student and/or his/her family's expected contributions and the student's annual educational expenses.  The steps for determining your financial need are:
 

  1. Estimate your educational expenses or costs of attendance (tuition, fees, room, board, books, supplies, personal needs, transportation, etc.).

  2. Calculate the amount you and/or your family may be expected to contribute toward those costs.  Based on the information provided on your FAFSA, the Federal Central Processing System (CPS) analyzes and calculates the Expected Family Contribution (EFC).  The EFC measures the family’s financial strength, based on income and assets of the student, the student's spouse, and, if the student is a dependent, the student's parents.  The EFC formula also takes into account the family's expenses, based on the number of persons in the household and the number of those persons attending college.  Parents are excluded from the count of family members in college.

  3. Subtract contributions from you and your family from the total estimated educational expenses to arrive at the estimated financial need.

    4.  

    Need Equation:

    (Cost of Attendance) - (Expected Family Contribution) = Estimated Financial Need

    Example:

      $5,000 Estimated Cost of Attendance
    - $500 Expected Family Contribution
    = $4,500 Estimated Financial Need

     

  4. The Financial Aid Office then attempts to develop a financial aid package      to meet your financial need within the bounds of its funding limitations.

Award Packing Policy

One of the major challenges of FAO is to distribute the available financial aid resources, both federal and non-federal, to best address the needs of all students.  This is done by preparing financial aid packages for eligible students whereby aid from the various sources are combined to help meet their financial need.

College of Micronesia-FSM operates on a two-semester academic year (fall & spring semesters) and a summer session.  The length of each semester is 16 weeks of instructional time and the length of the summer session is usually 6-8 weeks of instructional time.  The College's academic year meets the minimum regulatory requirement which is 24 semester hours and 30 weeks of instructional time.  The College also uses the minimum regulatory standard to determine the enrollment status as stated below:

 

Full-time (FT) 12 units or more
Three-fourth-time (¾) 9-11 units
Half-time (½) 6-8 units
Less than half-time 1-5 units

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COM-FSM Refund Policy

This policy applies to all students. Refund for TUITION AND REFUNDABLE FEES will be determined according to the following schedule:

Regular Semester (Fall/Spring):

If you withdraw % to be refunded The School retains
Prior to the first day of classes 100% 0%
During the firs two weeks 80% 20%
During the third & fourth weeks 40% 60%
After the fourth week 0% 100%

Short Term (Summer):

If you withdraw % to be refunded The School retains
Prior to the first day of classes 100% 0%
During the first week 80% 20%
During the second week 40% 60%
After the second week 0% 100%

Return of Title IV Funds

The Higher Education Amendment of 1998 regulates how much a school must return to Title IV when a student does not complete an enrollment or payment period.
 

When a recipient of Title IV aid withdraws before completing 60 percent of the payment period or an enrollment period, the institution must calculate the amount of Title IV aid the recipient did not earn.  Unearned Title IV funds must be returned to the Title IV programs.  This policy applies only to students who completely terminate their enrollment at COM-FSM.

Calculating Return of Funds

Step 1: Determine Amount of Earned Title IV Aid

 Percentage Earned
  x Total Titled Disbursement
  =Amount of Earned Title IV Aid
Step 1: Determine Title IV Aid to be Returned

Actual Title IV Disbursement
  =Amount of Earned Title IV Aid
  =Total Amount of Title IV Aid to be Returned
School's Responsibility Lesser of: Unearned Title IV Aid Institutional Charges x Percentage Unearned
Student's Responsibility Amount of Unearned Title IV Aid Minus School's Responsibility x 50%

If you are planning to withdraw from COM-FSM, please make an appointment with a Financial Aid Counselor to discuss this "return of funds" policy and how it will affect you.
 

Records when you plan to withdraw from the College in order to be officially withdrawn.  The withdrawal date is defined as follows:

.  last date of attendance when withdrawal process is complete.

.  if taking attendance is not required, the withdrawal date is:

.  the date the student began the withdrawal process prescribed by the school (General Catalog);

  • the date that the student otherwise provided the school with official notification of the intent to withdraw; or
  • if the student unofficially withdraws, the midpoint of the payment period for which Title IV aid was disbursed or later date documented by the school.

Special rule:  The Financial Aid Office may determine the appropriate withdrawal date if the student did not begin the withdrawal process or otherwise notify the Office of Admissions and Records of his/her intent to withdraw due to:

.  illness,

.  accident,

.  grievous personal loss, and

.  other such circumstances beyond the student's control

The school must return unearned aid for which the school is responsible by repaying funds to the programs in the following order:

.  Federal Pell Grant

.  Other SFA Programs

If the College determines that there is unearned funds for which the student is responsible for returning, the College will notify/bill the student for the amount.  The total unearned funds which the student owes must be returned before any future funds can be granted.  If a student fails to return the full amount nor make satisfactory repayment arrangements with the College, the student will lose eligibility for federal student aid once it is reported to NSLDS by the College.

Student Rights

You have the right to:

.    Know what financial aid programs are available at COM-FSM, including information on all federal, institutional, national, state, and local financial aid programs;

.    Know the deadline and procedure for submitting  applications;

.    Know what the cost of attendance is and what the refund policy is;

.    Know the criteria used for selecting financial aid recipients;

.    Know how your financial need was determined;

.   Know what resources are considered in the calculation of your need;

.    Know how much of your financial need has been met;

.    Request an explanation of the various programs in your student package;

.    Know how and when you will be paid;

.    If offered a Work Study job, know what kind of job it is, what hours you must work, what your duties will be, what the rate of pay will be, and how and when you will be paid;

.    Know how the school determines satisfactory academic progress and what happens if you are not making satisfactory progress;

.    Know the name of the school's accrediting organization; and

.    Know who the school's financial aid personnel are, where they are located, and how to contact them for information.

Students Responsibilities

Your responsibilities are to:

.    Review and consider all information about the school's programs before you enroll;

.    Pay special attention to your application for student financial aid, complete it accurately, and submit it on time to the right place;

.  Provide all additional documentation, verification, corrections, and new            information requested by either the Financial Aid Office or the agency to which you submitted your application;

.    Read and understand all forms that you are asked to sign and keep copies for future reference;

.    Accept responsibility and comply with the provisions for all agreements that you sign;

.  Perform the work that is agreed upon in a satisfactory manner when accepting a work-study job;

.  Know and comply with all the deadlines for application or reapplication for financial aid;

. Know how the school determines satisfactory academic progress;

.  Notify the Financial Aid Office immediately if you withdraw (or plan to withdraw) from school or reduce your enrollment;

.  Inform the Financial Aid Office of any changes in your status (change of residence or additional monetary assistance) during the academic year for which you are accepting financial assistance;

.  Use federal funds given to you only for direct and indirect educational expenses; and

.  Know and comply with your school's refund policy.

Important Terms

Academic Year:   A period of at least 30 weeks of instructional time during which a full-time student is expected to complete at least 24 semester hours.

Award Letter: A notice informing you of being qualified for federal financial aid.  The award letter provides information on the types and amounts of aid offered, as well as specific program information, your responsibilities, and the conditions which govern the award.  Generally, the award letter gives you the opportunity to accept or decline the aid offered.

Award Adjustment or Revision:  An action by the Financial Aid Office resulting in an increase, decrease, program substitution, or cancellation of your award due to a change in your dependency status, financial circumstances of you or your family, or enrollment status.

Award Packaging:   The process by which the Financial Aid Office combines available aid from several sources to meet part or all of your financial need.

Award Year:   The period of time from July 1 of one year through June 30 of the following year.

Eligible Program:   A course of study that leads to a degree or certificate at a school that participates in one or more of the student aid programs.

Expected Family Contribution: The amount that you and/or your family can reasonably be expected to contribute toward your education from income, assets, and your contribution or "self-help" from summer work or work during other vacation periods.

Financial Aid Package:  The total financial aid that a student receives from federal and/or non-federal sources such as grants, scholarships, and work-study employment.

Financial Need: The difference between the cost of your education and your expected family contribution.

Full-Time: A student registered for at least 12 credits per regular semester (Fall & Spring) and 6 credits (Summer).

General Education Development Certificate (GED):  A nationally recognized equivalent of a high school diploma, granted after a student passes a series of standardized examinations. 

Grants:  Aid that does not have to be paid back.

Half-Time:  A student  registered for 6-8 credits per regular semester.

Independent Student: A student who falls into one of the following categories: (a) was born before January 1, 1985; (b) is an orphan or ward of the court; (c) is a veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States; (d) has legal dependents other than a spouse; (e) is married.  One may also be determined to be an independent student on the basis of unusual circumstances documented by the aid administrator.

Institution of Higher Education:  A postsecondary institution which is a public, private nonprofit, or proprietary institution.  A public or private nonprofit institution of higher education is an educational institution that is in a state and admits as regular students only persons who have a high school diploma, have the recognized equivalent of a high school attendance in the state in which the institution is located.

Legal Dependent:  Any person who lives with you, receives more than half-support from you, and will continue to receive more than half-support from you during the award year.

Need Analysis:  The process used to evaluate your financial situation to determine how much student aid you need to help meet postsecondary educational expenses.  This involves both an evaluation of institutional costs and total resources available to you.

Regular Student: One enrolled in an eligible program at an institution of higher education in order to obtain a degree or certificate.

Satisfactory Academic Progress:  See  Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy

Student Employment: A part-time job either on or off-campus.

Three Fourth-Time: A student registered for 9-11 credits per regular semester.


Unclassified Students

Unclassified students may register in credit courses for which they have the necessary background and in which space is available. Students without the required prerequisite(s) to a course as listed in the College of Micronesia-FSM Catalog must attain permission of the instructor to enroll in the course. Permission of the division chair may also be required in selected courses or academic disciplines. Ordinarily, unclassified students may register for no more than eight (8) credits in an academic semester.
 

Completing courses while under unclassified status does not constitute or guarantee admission to any degree program at COM-FSM. However, an unclassified student who has completed twenty-four (24) credits at the College with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 may apply to become regular status as a student seeking an associate degree. This application for degree seeking status must be made to and processed by the Admissions Board to ensure that the student is officially matriculated into the College. If admitted to regular status, the student may petition the Office of Admissions and Records to consider credits earned as an unclassified student be counted toward the degree.


Former College of Micronesia-FSM degree students may enroll as unclassified students. However, if degree-seeking status is desired, former students should seek formal readmission to degree status at the College since credits earned in unclassified status might not be accepted towards the degree.

Regular application procedures for admission to degree programs apply at all times.


The Policy on Unclassified Students is needed to enable individuals to register at the College of Micronesia-FSM in regular credit courses for academic credit without being admitted to a degree program.


Unclassified students - individuals taking credit courses prior to applying for admission to the College, or students from other universities or colleges taking credit courses at the College of Micronesia-FSM for transfer back to their own institutions, or individuals taking credit courses for personal or professional reasons.

This policy applies to all students.


Special Programs

Special programs look into important aspects in a student's life.  These encompass counseling, academic support services and tutoring programs that make sure of a student success in the College. Specific goals and objectives in regard to a student need and concern are targeted in each of these programs.

Readmissions

Students who are absent from school for at least an academic year (two semesters and a summer session) must apply for readmission.  Applications for readmission must be submitted at least one month before the first day of instruction of the semester in which the student plans to return. Applications for readmission are considered on an equal basis with students applying for initial admission to the College. Students are readmitted upon the recommendation of the Admissions Board.