Distance learning courses are courses that can be done at home or in one of our computer labs. These courses can be taken through the internet, video/audio cassette, CD-Rom, or straight out of the text book. You will do all your work at home and either email or mail your assignments to your instructor. http://www.riosalado.edu/distance_learning/ To test for these courses, you will either need to come to one of our sites or find a testing proctor near you. http://www.riosalado.edu/services/student/support/testing/

Rio Salado College does not offer housing and does not have dormitories on campus. Below you will find links to some useful housing pages:

www.rent.net
www.aptsforrent.com
www.aptguides.com
www.the-more.group.com
www.aptfind.com
www.azhomestay.com

Credit hour - A credit hour is usually equivalent to one clock hour of class each week for the length of the semester.

Academic Advisor - An academic advisor will help you answer many questions including which courses to take and whether or not there are any prerequisites for a particular class. The academic advisor can also provide general information about admissions, testing, courses of study, registration procedures, RSC graduation requirements, and placement score interpretation.

Career/Personal Counselor - A career/personal counselor will help you with scholarship information, career planning, job hunting skills, and information or referrals to community services.

AA, AGS, ABUS degree

As an F1 student you must be enrolled full-time. Full-time is considered 12 credit hours. You can take up to 18 credit hours. If you want to go over 18 credits you must fill out a form and get permission from the Director of Admissions & Records.

Most of Rio Salado College's distance learning credits will transfer to most universities. However, please keep in mind that each college and university is different so it is up to the student to check with the school they plan on transferring to see if they will accept the credits or not.

At the present time there is no financial aid or scholarships for F-1 international students.

Depending on the course you want to take, you may need to take the ASSET test first. The ASSET test is a placement test that will test your knowledge in reading, math, and English. http://www.riosalado.edu/services/student/support/testing/

See details on the I-20 Visa webpage.

We can assist in finding on campus work. There are requirements and paperwork required for working off campus. See Erma Abeyta in the International Office for more information.