CEC Westminster College Direct September 2022 Newsletter
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Hello students and families!

It may not feel like it just yet, but Fall is in the air! Around town, a few trees are already beginning to change color and we know the cooler weather will soon follow. School is back in session and, hopefully, you are all starting to get into the swing of Fall classes. If you have not yet sent your advisor your class schedule, please do so as soon as possible!
Class drop dates are fast approaching - make sure you know the date for the college you are attending, and plan ahead - there may be holds on your account that will need to be lifted prior to dropping. Lifting holds takes time. Remember: You will be financially responsible for any classes dropped after the drop date deadline for your school.
If you are thinking about dropping a class, reach out to your advisor for guidance before you do so. Never drop a class, if doing so will change your student status from Full-Time to Part-Time. Full-Time students must maintain 7+ credits per semester. Part-Time students must stay within 3-6 credits per semester.
All of our community college partner schools offer FREE access to Learning Centers and resources to support you! Don't wait to seek support!
The sooner you get help for the classes you are struggling in, the more successful you will be getting back on track in your classes!
CEC Westminster
Satellite Office Info
2861 W 120th Ave, Suite 250
Westminster, CO 80234
Phone: (720) 328-2929

Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday 8am - 4pm *

*This fall, the CEC Westminster office will be open to the public most Wednesdays.
It is still a good idea to call and confirm we are there, before you stop by.
Andrea Petersen
Lead Academic Advisor

Debbie Campbell
Academic Advisor

Ann Crider
Admissions & Advising Coordinator
Got Questions?
Reach out to your advisor! We're here to support you.
Spring Advisining for Graduating Seniors will begin in mid-September. Advising for all other students will start in October.
Details will be sent via email later this month.
Be Sure to Send your Fall Class Schedule to your Advisor!
Click HERE for detailed instructions.
Fall Textbook and Laptop
Reimbursement Information
Fall 2022 Textbook Reimbursement & Laptop Reimbursement request forms will be open from
September 6th to November 18th. 

If you are requesting reimbursement for both books and a laptop, you will need to fill out the appropriate form for each request.
You may request reimbursement for the following items:
-        Rental textbooks
-        Purchased textbook
-        Access Codes
-        Lab Kits or other required materials
-        The purchase of a laptop
In order to access the Reimbursement Forms you must be signed into your CEC student email account. REMEMBER: this is not the same as your community college account.
Your CEC Student Email will follow the format below: firstname.lastname@CECstudents.org
Eligibility Requirements for Textbook Reimbursement:
  • Textbook/Materials must be REQUIRED for the course - art supplies are not reimbursable
  •  Student must have remaining funds on their voucher – funds will first be applied to any outstanding fees
  • Student must provide all required reimbursement documentation (receipt, syllabus or materials list showing the textbook/materials were required
  • If you are requesting reimbursement for purchased textbooks/materials, you must give the books/materials to CEC in order to receive your reimbursement – we are technically BUYING your books, and they will become part of our office library for others to borrow in the future
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Eligibility Requirements for Laptop Reimbursement:
  • Student must be enrolled in or have previously taken college level English (English Comp I) - you may purchase a laptop at any time, and then hold onto the receipts until you meet this requirement
  • Student must have remaining funds on their voucher – funds will first be applied to any outstanding fees
  • Full-Time students are eligible for a ONE TIME reimbursement of up to 50% of the purchase price of a laptop up to $250
  • Part-Time students are eligible for a ONE TIME reimbursement of up to 50% of the purchase price of a laptop up to $125
  • Student must submit receipts showing proof of purchase
Scholarship Opportunity!
Click the icon Below to Register:
Don't delay,
sign up today!

Attention All JUNIORS!

Sign up now for the PSAT/NMSQT!
Test Date: Saturday, October 15th, 9am
Location: CEC Fort Collins High School
4424 Innovation Drive, Fort Collins, 80525
$30 registration fee

Registration Deadline is September 13th.
Questions? Please contact Raychel Carpenter:
raychel.carpenter@coloradoearlycolleges.org
Click HERE for more information about the PSAT/NMSQT.
The PSAT/NMSQT is the official route of entry to the National Merit Scholarship Program.
Students take the PSAT/NMSQT in their third year (Grade 11, Junior year). They will be entering the competition that ends when awards are offered in the spring of their fourth high school year (grade 12, senior year), the same year they will leave high school and enter college.
Click HERE for more information about
the National Merit Scholarship program.
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Do you play Sports through CHSSA?
All students participating in CHSSA sports are required to have a form on file at the high school they attend. Remember: it is the student's responsibility to communicate with professors regarding any missed classes.
Absences are not recognized at the college level.
CEC does not report grades/eligibility for Westminster College Direct students.

Please click on the link below to complete and submit a form
for each sport you are participating in:
Refer-a-Friend
If you referred a new student to CEC for the 2022-23 school year, you could be eligible for a gift award up to $100!
For more information or to complete the form, click HERE.

All forms MUST be submitted by October 1, 2022 to be eligible.
September 2 - Aims - last day to drop classes for the fall semester without penalty
September 5 - Labor Day - no classes!
September 6 - FRCC - last day to drop classes for the fall semester without penalty
September 7 - RRCC - last day to drop classes for the fall semester without penalty
September 19 - CEC - Advising starts for Graduating Seniors
September 22 -CEC- Grad Meeting in Fort Collins - a recording of the meeting will be available to Westminster Grads at a later date - TBD
September 26 -Aims- Spring Class Schedule Opens
October - CEC - Advising opens for all students
October 17 -FRCC- Spring Class Schedule Opens
TBD -RRCC- Spring Class Schedule Opens
Dates above reflect standard 15 week classes.
Click below to find the full academic calendar for your community college:
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Remember, it is your responsibility to be familiar with the dates, deadlines, and policies of the community college you are taking your classes through!
Community College Corner
Front Range Community College Info
Did you know FRCC has Academic support services available to you?

Click the button below to find out more:
Be sure to ask your advisor about FRCC's new Bridge to Bachelors program!
Red Rocks Community College Info
Red Rocks wants to help you succeed! Take a look at all the great resources RRCC offers by clicking the button below:
Aims Community College Info
Aims wants you to Be Remarkable!
Click the button below to get know all the great opportunities and services Aims has available for you!
Did You Receive a Bill from the Community College?
Wait - isn't CEC supposed to cover my tuition?!?!
Mistakes happen and sometimes the community colleges will accidentally send you a bill or you may see a statement with a balance owed when you log into your community college student account - it may even show past due! Don't Worry! You do not need to pay this bill. Processing all of our CEC students takes time and there may be overlaps in communication between the community college and CEC.

If you ever exceed your funds for the school year, Colorado Early Colleges will bill you directly at the end of the year. If you have any questions or are wondering if you need to pay a bill you received from the community college, please reach out to your advisor to confirm, before you pay.
If you received an email from Titan School Services regarding a $0 or "negative" cafeteria balance, please disregard.
CEC Westminster College Direct students were accidentally included in the messaging from the CEC Fort Collins Food Services team.
SHOW OFF YOUR SCHOOL SPIRIT!
Order your Wolf Wear here today!
Just for you!

Jen Wood is the CEC Fort Collins Social Worker.
She has made this link available to you. It will be updated throughout the year, and provides community resources and tips to help students and parents.
Want to stay In the Know and Up to Date?
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Our CEC Westminster College Direct Facebook group is a closed group, so please be prepared answer a few short questions and our administrator will let you in.
CEC Westminster College Direct
2861 W 120th Ave, Suite 250
Westminster, CO 80234
(720)328-2929