CCConline questions

[metvan]

Hi guys :)

If you want the short version, skip first paragraph lol.

I'm trying to register for chem1 and A&P2 online today. I think I've registered for them, but I was trying to see when I had to pay for the classes. I didn't qualify for a Pell grant because I already have a B.S. in Communication Disorders and it is going to take a while for my loan app to be processed. My "home" school is Lamar Community College and I called to speak with the guy in the financial aid dept and he said that I can get on a payment plan and by the time the first payment is due (sometime in October) my loan should be processed and disbursed so I can use that money to pay for it. However, I found info on this page that says payment is due at time of registration. When I look at my billing section it just shows that I've been billed a few fees that amount to $65.90. It definitely shows me registered for both classes though. Of course i can't really get in touch with anyone at the school right now because they are busy registering people in person atm.

Anyway, anyone who has registered through CCConline, if you could share the process you went through I would be more grateful than you can possibly imagine. Registering this semester was kind of a last minute decision and I'm a bit overwhelmed. Basically, I think I'm all set, but if I have to pay for the courses anytime soon, I'm going to be kind of out of luck.

TIA Michelle.

PS. I'd love to hear from anyone enrolling through ccconline, for the courses I'm taking or otherwise. This is the first time I'm taking a class online!

[mimi178]

$65 sounds like the lab fee associated with those classes and yes payment is due at the time of registration. Or you can set up payment plans, those are always convenient. They have a few options you can choose from, but usually when it gets around this time (right before classes start), the only option that's available would be pay 30%or 50%(somewhere in that ballpark, can't remember which) then they take another payment out a couple months from now. Those I had to go in to set up, not sure how you will do that online.

I have taken a few courses online thru ccc and just like any other courses you will need to stay on top of things. You will become very familiar with a site called blackboard. There you will "meet" all your classmates, have discussions, exams, and all your assignments/notes will be posted as well. You will need to download everything and make sure you understand everything. All assignments' due dates will be clearly posted. Get a quick start on everything cus you never know when you might get stuck. There are times where you will have to work in groups, setting up a time where everyone can "meet" can be a headache. To engage in conversations, the professor might have discussion times where everyone must meet online at a certain time. I can get difficult since EVERYTHING is online, but most professors are pretty good at responding emails within 24 hours.

Best recommendation i can give you is to STAY ON TOP OF YOUR ASSIGNMENTS. they are very easy to fall behind. Chem and A&P are complex courses even for classroom setting and to do everything on your own, it can become a nightmare. Not trying to scare you, but just trying to get you prepared mentally hehe.. It's doable but it needs a lot of patience and dedication.