Foundations Brochure

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For Students Who Learn Differently FALL 2022 & SPRING 2023

FROM THE NATION’S LEADER IN TRANSITION-TO-COLLEGE AND COLLEGE SUCCESS PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DIFFERENCES, ADHD AND EXECUTIVE FUNCTION ISSUES FOUNDATIONS BEACON FOUNDATIONS BEACON

Are you interested in college — but unsure you can handle a full course load? Are you uncertain about living on campus — but want to begin your college studies? Have your plans to live on campus been delayed due to housing limitations or waitlisting?

If you’re a high school graduate, you can begin or even complete your fundamental first-year college classes at home through Beacon Foundations. Beacon Foundations is about more than taking college courses. We’ll prepare you to become a better college student by evaluating your strengths and weaknesses, and providing you with the right interventions to support your success. Our goal is to get you ready for the next step on your academic journey — whether that’s on-campus classes at Beacon, enrollment at another college or university, or continued remote learning at an online university or program. Beacon Foundations is your introduction to college without the added pressures of adjusting to campus life, allowing you to focus on your academic success. It’s a great way to test drive, begin or stay on track with your college plans.

The Beacon Foundations Difference 100% LIVE — not self-paced — classes. FOUNDATIONS BEACON LIVE ONLINE COURSES TO BUILD YOUR COLLEGE FUTURE FOUNDATIONS BEACON

At Beacon College, experience has taught us that self-paced asynchronous learning isn’t the best learning model for students who learn differently. It can be challenging, unsatisfying — and often leads to disappointing results. That’s why all Beacon Foundations classes are 100% live . They feature engaging, small online classes taught in “real time” by Beacon College faculty who are skilled in online instruction. Most of all, you’ll receive essential feedback on your academic performance and have the opportunity to interact with fellow students — as opposed to viewing pre-recorded classes, posting comments and waiting for feedback. Our core courses are BUILDING BLOCKS for future college success. Beacon Foundation classes feature basic coursework required of most first-year students — including composition, math and technology — plus several introductory electives. The credits you earn will be transferrable to most colleges and universities, whatever your college of choice. Each semester offers you the option of earning as few as 3 or as many as 12 college credits, based on your readiness and goals. SUPPORT is all around you. In addition to your professors, Beacon Foundations involves a team of counselors and learning skills professionals. We’ll help evaluate your needs, select the best courses, and offer recommendations on your next steps. Our live coaching gives you active, individualized support around your executive function skills. You’ll participate in weekly one-to-one meetings to review your progress. You’ll also have virtual access to all of Beacon’s on-campus academic and support resources — from our library and Center for Success to our Writing Center and Navigator PREP program.

Academic Curriculum All courses below are 3 credits. For course descriptions, visit our website at BeaconCollege.edu/Foundations Fall Semester 2022 September 19 to December 16 (Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 21-25) • College Composition or Accelerated Literacy Integration* • General Psychology • Learning Essentials & Self-Discovery • Technology in Global Environments • Topics in Anthrozoology • General Education Math or Mathematic Strategies* Spring Semester 2023 January 28 to April 28 (Spring Break: March 13-18) • College Composition or Accelerated Literacy Integration* • Learning Essentials & Self-Discovery • Technology in Global Environments • Exploring Atlantic History • Introduction to Criminal Justice

To Apply To participate in Beacon Foundations, you must have a diagnosed learning disability such as dyslexia, ADHD or related condition. If you have already applied and been accepted to Beacon College, you need only complete our Beacon Foundations application. If you are planning to attend another college or university, you will need to be provisionally admitted to Beacon College in order to receive college credits. To apply, please complete our application at BeaconCollege.edu/Foundations . Additional documentation may be needed to support your participation in this program or for financial aid consideration. If so, a Beacon representative will contact you upon receipt of your application.

• Introduction to Business • General Education Math or Mathematic Strategies* * Placement in these College English and Math courses is based on your academic background and a placement test.

For more than 30 years, Beacon College in central Florida (an hour’s drive from Orlando) has been the recognized leader in offering affordable, career-focused baccalaureate degree programs for neurodiverse students with learning disabilities, ADHD, executive function issues and other learning differences.

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Value-Added Support Beyond the Coursework

WEEKLY COACHING You will engage in weekly 1-to-1 coaching sessions designed to help you review your goals and refine your work plan.

OFFICE HOURS You can meet with your professors during virtual office hours on a weekly basis to help you master concepts and class-based skills.

TRANSITION SUPPORT Our Foundations Program includes transition resources for both you and your family. Our transition counselors will help you focus on the critical skills needed to successfully transition to a college environment.

WRITING CENTER You will have access to writing consultants at Beacon College’s acclaimed Writing Center for support in starting and organizing your writing assignments.

FAMILY SUPPORT Monthly family check-ins are offered to review student progress (when authorized by the student). Monthly family webinars will focus on reviewing college readiness.

QUESTIONS? For questions or assistance, contact Beacon’s Office of Admissions at 855-220-5376 (toll free) or email Foundations@BeaconCollege.edu

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Cost of Attendance, Financial Aid & Scholarships The costs for Beacon Foundations include tuition, fees, coaching, and support services. Your actual cost of attendance will depend on the number of credits taken:

Transferring Beacon Foundation Credits Credits earned at Beacon College are

transferrable to most college and universities. If you plan to transfer credits, you should first check with the receiving institution to review the courses you plan to take and their transferability to that college or university.

1 course (3 credits)............................. $ 6,336 2 courses (6 credits). ......................... $ 10,977 3 courses (9 credits). ......................... $ 15,618 4 courses (12 credits)......................... $ 20,259

If you are interested in being considered for federal financial aid, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Assistance (FAFSA). A minimum of 6 credits must be taken to receive federal aid. Beacon College also offers generous College-funded need-based awards and scholarships for students enrolling in Beacon Foundations. The FAFSA is required to be considered for these awards. And because Beacon’s programs serve students with diagnosed learning differences, our tuition and fees may qualify your family to receive valuable medical tax benefits.

For more information, visit: BeaconCollege.edu/Foundations

105 East Main Street Leesburg, Florida 34748 Toll-Free: 855-220-5376