Teach-Out Information and FAQ's
The College of Santa Fe continues to focus on protecting the interests of our students. Therefore, plans remain for teaching out programs for current students; new enrollments are not being accepted at this time.
Former Student Information:
Following the completion of the Summer 2009 semester, CSF is not enrolling new students. Former CSF and CSFA students who did not complete their degrees and who meet certain criteria are eligible to be in the teach-out (see criteria below). In a teach-out, students take equivalent remaining courses for their CSF degree at another accredited institution within a one-year period, and receive a CSF degree.
CSF has arranged formal teach-out arrangements with three schools: The University of New Mexico (UNM), the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA), and Columbia College (CCC).
FAQ's for Current and Former Students
Q: What is the "teach-out"?
A: In a teach-out, eligible students take equivalent remaining courses for their CSF degree at another accredited institution, and if they successfully complete their degree program within a one-year period, they receive a CSF degree.
The teach-out semesters are the period of CSF's teach-out accreditation, summer 2009, fall 2009, spring 2010 and summer 2010.
Q: May I still apply to be a teach-out student?
A: No, the deadline for application was May 7, 2009. The Higher Learning Commission specified that CSF could not add any students to the teach-out after the end of May.
Q: I completed my teach-out courses, what do I do now?
A: Once a student has completed their required credits to meet their degree requirements, an official transcript, with the posted grades must be sent to the College of Santa Fe. It is the student's responsibility to request the transcript be sent to the College of Santa Fe, 1600 St. Michael’s Drive, Santa Fe, NM 87507 within two weeks after your grades are posted. After November 30, 2010, transcripts will no longer be accepted and your degree can not be posted.
Q: By when must I complete my teach-out?
A: Completion of your remaining degree coursework credits within the one-year time limit specified by the Higher Learning Commission. Coursework must be completed by August 15, 2010.
Any student who, for any reason, is unable to complete their coursework credits within the year will not receive a CSF diploma. There are no exceptions possible. A student who does not complete their coursework can apply to the teach-out they attend or at any other school. Admission and the number of credits that another school accepts towards their degree program is entirely up to that school.
Q: How will an outstanding student account balance effect my ability to graduate?
A: As is always the case, no diploma will be issued to any student who has an outstanding student account balance. Contact Student Financial Aid for more information.
Q: What are the teach-out schools?
A: CSF has formal teach-out agreements with:
- The University of New Mexico (UNM)
- Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA)
- Columbia College (CCC)
- The College of Santa Fe is also an authorized teach-out school
Q: What is the tuition for a teach-out program?
A: Students pay the standard tuition at each teach-out institution.
(Note: The University of New Mexico has arranged for all teach-out and transfer students to pay in-state tuition).
Q: What is the CSF teach-out fee?
A: Students are assessed a $500 fee per semester fee (fall 2009, spring and summer 2010) to support the teach-out administrative expenses. There is no fee for summer 2009. This fee is necessary to cover the expenses of the teach-out including the certifying agent's fee, the computer access to program evaluation, accounting fees and other teach-out only costs.
Students attending UNM, IAIA or Columbia College will be charged by the school, students who go to another institution will be responsible for sending payment to CSF.
Q: Who is available to help students with the teach-out process? Where should they go?
A: You can contact the CSF certifying agent, who will be receiving transcripts and certifying graduation. Please contact Mary Angell, 505-473-6322.
Q: Should I be filling out my FAFSA if I'm part of the teach-out?
A: Yes. To receive financial aid during your teach out semester(s) you will need complete the FAFSA for the 09/10 academic year and insert the name of the school you will be attending for the teach out. It is VERY IMPORTANT that you complete your FAFSA now even if you are still unsure of what school you will be attending. Adding a school to your already submitted FAFSA is a very simple and quick process and you can include up to ten schools. Once you become a degree seeking student and the school you will be attending receives your FAFSA information they will begin to communicate with you on your eligibility and what steps you need to take to complete their financial aid process.
Please keep in mind your financial aid will not be awarded by the College of Santa Fe therefore you will not be awarded any CSF institutional aid such as talent awards, merit scholarships or DeLaSalle/Christian Brothers grants. However, you may be eligible for the other school's institutional aid as well as federal and state aid. Please check with the school's financial aid office once your decision has been made for this information.
Q: What is the teach-out application procedure for UNM?
A: CSF students need to complete and submit a UNM application. It is available online at www.apply.unm.edu or you can request a paper copy from the UNM admissions department.
Students can use the online version but should contact Corine Gonzales (corineg@unm.edu) and let her know: (a) that you are applying online and are currently a CSF student, and, (b) if you are participating in the teach-out. If you do not let Corine know that you are a teach-out student, your application will be processed as a transfer student.
The UNM application fee will be waived for teach-out students. When completing the application, select the "pay later" option where it asks for fee. Make sure you contact Corine Gonzales at UNM who will manually remove the application fee. Otherwise, you will be charged the fee.
CSF students need to request an official transcript from the Registrar and have it sent to UNM. A CSF official transcript costs $10 and must be paid at the time of request. The transcript request form is available at the Registrar's office or online. CSF students should complete the FAFSA (www.fafsa.ed.gov). UNM's FAFSA Code is 002663.
Q: What is the IAIA teach-out application procedure?
A: CSF students need to complete and submit a IAIA application, available on line at www.iaia.edu under admissions/application. Students can request a paper application from the IAIA admissions office. If using a paper application, please direct it to the IAIA Admissions Office, Attn: Nena Martinez Anaya.
The application fee will be waived for teach-out students as long as you indicate that you are a teach-out applicant. Students must send an official transcript to IAIA, which may be requested from the Registrar. Official transcripts cost $10. CSF students should complete the FAFSA (www.fafsa.ed.gov). The IAIA school code is: 014152.
Once your application file is complete, you will receive information from IAIA confirming receipt of your application and explaining the registration process. Nena Martinez Anaya will be the Advisor on record for CSF teach-out students. CSF teach-out students must attend a mandatory one-day orientation in August 2009.
Q: What is the Columbia College teach-out application procedure?
A: CSF students need to complete and submit a Columbia application available on line at http://www.colum.edu/Admissions/apply/Apply.php. You can also download a PDF application at the same site. The application fee will be waived for teach-out students if you indicate that on the application. CSF students must send an official transcript to Columbia. Request an official transcript from the Registrar. Official transcripts cost $10. CSF students should complete the FAFSA (www.fafsa.ed.gov). The Columbia school code: 001665.
On the application, indicate that you are a regular, degree seeking student. On the application, choose your major even if you are participating in the teach-out. Columbia is creating a website with frequently asked questions for CSF teach-out and transfer students. When it is complete, the website address will be shared campus wide.
Q. Who should I contact if I have a question that is not covered in the FAQ?
A: Contact Mary Angell, 505-473-6322, for questions about the teach-out.
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