Vision

As an important element of the local community, SCTC will strive to expand opportunities for higher education in a supportive environment which embraces and integrates the cultural uniqueness of the Anishnaabe people.

Mission

The SCTC will create an environment for learning and personal empowerment by providing programs and services that support learners in reaching their personal educational goals, through the framework of Anishnaabe culture and values.

Values

In keeping with Anishnaabe culture and values, SCTC embodies:

Transfer Credits/Courses

Courses completed at regionally accredited institutions are accepted for Associate Degrees. Transfer credit is only given for courses that are equivalent to SCTC courses listed in the catalog in force when the credits are evaluated. Courses are evaluated in terms of content, number of credits, and length of term or semester. A student may request review by the curriculum committee if credit is denied. It is the student's responsibility to provide all documentation requested by the committee and the committee's decision is final. The following restrictions apply:

Placement Testing

Students wishing to enroll in math or English classes must complete a placement test with the exception of MTH 095 and ENG 098. Students who are transferring in Math and English classes may not need to take the placement test and must have official transcripts sent to SCTC for transfer credit evaluation. Please see the Academic Support Services Manager for more information.

Inclement Weather and Class Cancellation Procedures

Cancellation of on-campus classes due to inclement weather or other conditions will be announced by the college on WCFX 95.3 FM, TV 9-10, WJRT Channel 12, and WNEM Channel 5. The cancellation of day classes will be announced before 8 a.m. The cancellation of evening classes will normally be announced before 5 p.m.
Class cancellation due to the absence of the instructor is posted the day of the cancellation throughout the campus. Missed class time will be made up.

Financial Information

Student Financial Aid

Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College offers financial aid from both federal and private sources, as well as facilitates students seeking aid of other sources (e.g., tribal).

Federal Financial Aid

Students are able to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility for Pell Grant funding. The Pell Grant is a needbased, gift-aid program that will assist students with the cost of higher education. The applications are available on the worldwide web at www.fafsa. ed.gov and SCTC's school code is 037723.

Disability Services

Students with a documented disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are eligible to receive reasonable accommodation and disability-related services. Under the law, a person has a disability if he or she has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities (walking, standing, seeing, speaking, hearing, sitting, breathing, taking care of oneself). Students are responsible for providing SCTC with appropriate documentation of their disability. Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Academic Support Services Manager to receive reasonable accommodation.

Academic Advisement

Students may contact the Academic Support Services Manager for advisement. Students must order official transcripts from other colleges attended in order for transfer credits to be evaluated. New students are advised to meet with the Academic Support Services Manager to discuss degree options and arrange placement testing before registering for classes. Continuing students should meet with the Academic Support Services Manager each semester to determine which courses to take the following semester.