Student Services

 

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Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

CMC guidelines for sharing confidential student information come from the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), 34 CFR Part 99, Subpart A – General, and from approved Board of Trustees Policy 5040.

I.    SHARING DIRECTORY INFORMATION

Directory Information is defined in the federal law as information contained in an education record of a student that would not generally be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclosed.  From the categories listed in the federal law, CMC’s Board has defined only the following as Directory Information:

Name
Electronic mail (E-mail) address
Dates of enrollment
Major field of study
Awards and degrees received (including dean’s list recognition)
Degree(s) received/conferred (including dates)
Participation in college activities

Only these items are “directory information” at CMC and OK to share, unless the student gives permission in writing. Release of Information Form. Should the student decide he/she does not want  his/her “directory information” shared, then a Full Suppression form must be signed and provided to Admissions & Records.

 

Please note: To protect your privacy Copper Mountain College’s policy is ‘All or Nothing’.  When you ask for your records to be suppressed, all Directory Information will become unavailable for the public to see and we will be unable to acknowledge that you attend Copper Mountain College.  The student must come in person to Admissions & Records to complete any college transactions, such as: registration, billing, transcripts, grades, etc. The suppression will stay in effect until this form is again completed to allow CMC to release your Directory Information.  Even if this is signed and the Directory Information is suppressed, parents of dependent children (according to IRS rules) still have the right to view all of their student’s records.

II.    SHARING CONFIDENTIAL, INDIVIDUALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION

From the federal law:

(a) An educational agency or institution may disclose personally identifiable information from an education record of a student without the consent required by § 99.30 IF the disclosure meets one or more of the following conditions (KEY POINTS UNDERLINED):

1. The disclosure is to other school officials, including teachers, within the agency or institution whom the agency or institution has determined to have legitimate educational interests. (e.g. faculty, counselors, administrators at CMC)

2. The disclosure is, subject to the requirements of § 99.34, to officials of another school, school system, or institution of postsecondary education where the student seeks or intends to enroll. (e.g. to a bonafide university admissions representative)

3. The disclosure is, subject to the requirements of § 99.35, to authorized representatives of … (several federal agencies and); (iv) State and local educational authorities.  (e.g. CCC Chancellor’s office staff).
   

If you have questions about a particular situation, please do not hesitate to contact Greg Brown, Vice President of Student Services, ext. 5290, or Brian Heinemann, Director of Financial Aid, ext. 5278.

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Full or Closed Classes

When a course reaches its maximum capacity, students cannot be added to the course. Maximum capacities for classroom courses are based on the maximum fire code capacity per each room where the course will be taught. Maximum capacities for online courses are based on faculty contracts and cannot be adjusted. Students who find that desired courses are closed are encouraged to check the Schedule of Classes to select an alternative section of those courses.

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Registration Fees & Payment Information

Enrollment Fee: In-state tuition is $26.00 per unit

Student Government Fee: $1.00 per semester

Parking Fees:

  Car $20.00 per semester

  Motorcycle $10.00 per semester

Enrollment Fee

The enrollment fee is $26.00 per unit (with no maximum) for those qualifying for California State Residency. Enrollment fees are subject to change.

Non-Resident Tuition

Tuition for non-residents of California is an additional $190.00 per unit, for a total of $216.00 per unit.

 Spring 2010 payments are due at the time of registration. If you do not pay you will be dropped from ALL of your classes!

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Admissions & Records

Admissions & Records can help you apply to the college, sign up for assessment testing, sign up for new student orientation, make counseling appointments and order your transcripts.

Fall 09 grades now available

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Financial Aid

CMC offers a variety of financial aid programs including grants, work-study, scholarships and loans to full-time and part-time students. Financial aid is a supplement to the financial resources of the family and/or the student. Financial aid is designed to assist you in meeting your educational costs including fees, books, supplies, housing, food, transportation and miscellaneous education related expenses.

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Paying for Classes

Payment Procedures at CMC:

1. Register for Classes (Admissions & Records in Phase III);

2. Meet with Financial Aid (verify and fill out paperwork if necessary);

3. Make your Payment (Business Services in Phase I)

After you register you will receive your schedule of classes and an invoice to make your payment. Please see below for payment options or make arrangements with the Financial Aid Office.

Spring 2010 payments are due at the time of registration. If you do not pay you will be dropped from ALL of your classes!

Payment options are as follows:

By mail with a check, money-order or credit card. The address is: Copper Mountain College Attn: Business Services, P.O. Box 1398, Joshua Tree, CA 92252 or ask for a preaddressed envelope. Please do not mail cash.

Pay in person at the CMC Business Office located in Phase I, Room 113. Business hours are currently M-F 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. Please call 760-366-3791 x5312. You may pay by check, cash, credit card, or money order.

COMING SOON online registration via credit card. Details to be announced!

Download Fillable Payment Form

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Questions About Your Student Bill?

Call CMC Cashier at 760-366-3791, ext. 5312

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Scholarships

During spring semester each year (March-April), students are invited to submit a single scholarship application for all CMC-sponsored scholarships, for the next academic year. A college-wide committee reviews the applications and announces scholarship recipients in May.

Scholarships are also awarded to graduating seniors in the Morongo Unified School District (MUSD) to be used if they enroll at Copper Mountain College following graduation. MUSD staff choose the local high school scholarship winners.

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2010-2011 Scholarship Application

The 2009-2010 Scholarship Application period closed on April 17, 2009.

The 2010-2011 Scholarship Application will be available in January 2010.

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Our Spring 2010 Schedule contains a complete listing of academic and community education courses.

Spring 2010 Academic Calendar

Spring 2010 Registration Information

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"The Student Services Team at Copper Mountain College offers support services to assist students in the achievement of their goals."

--Greg Brown, Vice President of Student Services

Contact Information

Office of Student Services
Copper Mountain College
6162 Rotary Way
P.O. Box 1398
Joshua Tree, CA 92252

(760) 366-3791, ext. 4232
(760) 366-5257 fax

For general inquiries, please email Janie Ramstorf:  jramstorf@cmccd.edu

Office Location
The Office of Student Services is located in Phase III, next to Bruce's Coyote Kitchen.

Holiday hours:

Dec 21 & 22         8:15 – 5:00

Jan 4-7                  8:15 – 5:00

Jan 8                      8:15 – 3:00

Jan 9 (SAT)          9:00 – 12:00

Jan 11                    8:15 – 6:00

Jan 12                    8:15 – 7:30

Jan 13                    8:15 – 6:00

Jan 14                    8:15 – 5:00

Jan 15                    Campus Closed

Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday  8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.