Cooperative Agreements & Chargebacks

The College has arranged Cooperative agreements with neighboring community colleges to provide opportunities for students to enroll in career programs not offered at SSC at the in-district tuition rate. Under the provisions of these Cooperative agreements, programs for study in districts other than those specified in these contractual agreements cannot be authorized.

Students seeking to enroll in career programs for study in districts other than those specified under the provisions of these Cooperative agreements, must contact the Dean of Student Development to have a Chargeback approved prior to enrolling in the program. The Chargeback will stipulate the approved programs or courses the student will be allowed to take at the in-district rate.

All requests for permission to attend another college under a Cooperative agreement or Chargeback must be submitted at least 30 calendar days prior to the required registration date. No Cooperative agreements or Chargebacks will be approved retroactively. The in-district rate of tuition shall apply only to coursework required for the program of study approved between the cooperating colleges.

Additional information about Cooperative agreements and Chargebacks may be obtained from the office of the Dean of Student Development.

Residents of South Suburban College District #510 seeking authorization for a Cooperative agreement or Chargeback to attend a program at another college must complete the following steps before their form will be issued.

1. Complete the South Suburban College Admissions Application and submit it to the Admissions Department.
2. Submit an official high school or high school equivalency certificate (GED) transcript to the Admissions Department. If applicable, submit official transcripts from other colleges or universities.
3. Complete the college Placement test in Reading, English and Mathematics. Schedule an appointment with a counselor by calling (708) 596-2000, ext. 2306, if you believe you may be eligible for an exemption from testing based upon prior college degrees, credits or placement testing that can be verified by transcripts or student advising reports.
4. If the Placement test indicates the need for developmental coursework, the required developmental courses must be completed at South Suburban College before any cooperative agreement will be authorized.
5. If prerequisite courses are required to apply for admission to the career program the student is seeking to enroll in, the student will be required to complete those prerequisite courses at South Suburban College.
6. Maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 as measured at the end of the spring semester.

Following the satisfactory completion of the requirements listed above, a Cooperative agreement or Chargeback will be issued. The student will be required to provide proof of identification and current residency. Only students in good academic and financial standing will receive approval. Completed forms will be returned by mail to the student’s home address.