How does it work?
A Guided Self-Study (GSS) course is mainly a self-taught course where you will correspond with your instructor primarily via the Postal Mail Service. You are sent a packet of information for the course, complete the coursework, and send it back to the instructor for a grade. All coursework must be completed by the end of the term that you are enrolled in.
Iowa Central’s Guided Self-Study Courses allow you to:
- Study at a pace that fits your schedule
- Accelerate academic progress
- Meet requirements of certificate or licensure
- Complete a degree or transfer to another college or university
- Receive quality instruction anytime, anywhere, by enrolling in one of our Guided Self-Study courses
Enrollment
Iowa Central Community College has numerous Guided Self-Study courses available to students. GSS classes are designed for students who have trouble taking classes due to scheduling, work, daycare, transportation, and many other conflicts that restrict a student from taking a course in a traditional classroom.
You can enroll in a GSS course during registration and up until mid-term of the semester. Regardless of when you enroll, you must complete all coursework by the end of the semester. Follow these two easy steps to enroll in a GSS course:
- Fill out the Iowa Central Application for Distance Education Courses, found on this website, or you can apply and register by phone by calling 1-800-362-2793 and ask for admissions.
- Send payment by check or money order, or pay with a credit card by calling 1-800-362-2793, extension 4880.
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Getting Started in Guided Self-Study Courses
Before you can start you Guided Self-Study course, it needs to be paid for in full. This can be done over the telephone with a credit card by calling Iowa Central at 1-800-362-2793, extension 4880. You can also mail you payment using a check or money order. Keep in mind that your course will need to be paid for in full within 7 days of the start of the term. If the term has already begun, payment must be received within 7 days of enrollment.
When registration is complete and payment is made, you will be sent a packet via Certified Postal Mail, which contains the following:
- A Guided Self-Study Policy & Procedure booklet
- A packet of course materials put together by your instructor
How do I Obtain Course Textbooks?
Most Guided Self-Study courses require a textbook. You can order your textbook by going to the Iowa Central Online Bookstore. You can find the link to the bookstore on the Iowa Central home page, www.iowacentral.edu.
If necessary, when must I withdraw from my Guided Self-Study course?
The specific date by which you must withdraw from your GSS course can be found on the cover of the Guided Self-Study Policy & Procedure booklet you will receive once you have enrolled in and paid for your course. You can also obtain this information by calling the Distance Learning Office at 1-800-362-2793, ext. 1098.
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Guided
Self-Study Withdraw
Click here to go to the Guided
Self-Study internet withdraw form. After you fill out
the form your instructor will email back his/her response. Print
out that email and send it along with your $5.00 drop fee (check
or money order) to complete the process.
The
approved email response may also be submitted in person at any Iowa
Central center.
Refund
Policy for Guided Self-Study Courses
Refunds
are based upon the following schedule:
15 week semester refund
Session days 1 – 7. . . . . . 100%
Session days 8 – 14. . . . . 75%
Session days 15 – 21. . . . 50%
In
Distance Education courses, a session day is defined as any calendar
day, Sunday-Saturday.
Mail
to:
Iowa Central Community College
Attention Student Records
330 Ave. M
Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501
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Accreditation
Iowa Central Community College is accredited by the Commission
on Institution of Higher Education of the North Central Association
of Colleges and Schools.
North
Central Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Institutions
of Higher Education.
30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400
Chicago, IL. 60602-2504
Tele# (800) 621-7440
www.ncacihe.org
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