Policies

SP 2210 Admission Requirements

Section: 2000 Students
Sub Section: 2200 Admissions
Title: SP 2210 Admission Requirements
Associated Policies: SP 2140 Student Appeals; IP 6101 Academic Fresh Start; GAP 1320 Consumer Protection; GAP 1200 Equal Opportunity
Associated Regulation: SR 2210 Admission Requirements
References: Missouri State Statute 167.031 to 167.071; 199.290; 199.350; 199.170: MO.HB.1606; Higher Learning Commission: Policy on Student Consumer Protection
Supersedes: NA
Responsible Administrator: Chief Student Services Officer
Initial Approval: 03-11-2010
 Last Revision: 01-19-2022

Three Rivers College subscribes to an open access concept in order to provide full educational opportunities. The Board of Trustees authorizes the College President to establish policy and regulations for admission which encourages the enrollment of all persons who can benefit from the educational programs of the College. The College strictly adheres to all local, state, accreditation and federal policy and rules that may apply to college admissions. The College commits itself to the policy that there shall be no unlawful discrimination against any person because of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or national origin.

The College may restrict or deny admission to any applicant based on criteria which the College may or may not have in its direct control. The College may deny admission to any student based on a review of the student’s intake information and whose record of behavior indicates that his or her admission would disrupt the orderly process of the College’s programs, would interfere with the rights and privileges of other students, creates a threat or potential danger to the college community, is statutorily barred from the College, or if such denial of access is considered to be in the best interest of the College.

The College complies with Missouri House Bill 1606 regarding accessibility to prospective students of all program information through the College Scorecard disclosure that includes the number of credit hours, program length, employment rate, wage data, and graduates employed in careers related to their program of study found on the Consumer Information Page.

DOCUMENT HISTORY:

03-11-2010: Initial approval of policy SP 2210 Admission Requirements.
04-15-2015: References in template Missouri State Statute 174.130; 167.031 to 167.071; 199.290; 199.350; 199.170 in relation to the mandatory admissions procedure. The second paragraph was added.
09-16-2015: Revision of position title Dean of Student Success to Chief Student Services Officer.
09-21-2016: The College Board of Trustees approved the name change of the College from Three Rivers Community College to Three Rivers College.
11-20-2019: Inclusion of information regarding compliance with Missouri House Bill 1606; and the Higher Learning Commission: Policy on Student Consumer Protection, and the non-decimation Policy and statement to reinforce the College’s commitment equal opportunity.
01-19-2022: Minor edits to align with SR 2210 Admission Requirements.

SP 2215 Student Residency

Section:  2000 Students
Sub Section: 2200 Admissions
Title: SP 2215 Student Residency
Associated Policies: GAP 1200 Equal Opportunity
Associated Regulations: NA
References: NA
Supersedes: NA
Responsible Administrator: Chief Student Services Officer
Initial Approval: 03-22-2017 Last Revision: 08-19-2020

It is the policy of Three Rivers College to determine the residency of students.

In-District

Persons residing within the public school districts of Clearwater R-1, Doniphan R-1, East Carter R-II, Greenville R-II, Naylor R-II, Neelyville R-IV, Poplar Bluff R-I, Ripley County R-III, Ripley County R-IV, Twin Rivers R-X, and Van Buren R-I pay local property taxes and are charged in-district tuition.

Additionally, in consideration of their service to the United States, active military, veterans and their spouse or widows/widowers and any children 24 years of age or younger who reside in of a parent or legal guardian shall be assessed the in-district tuition rate regardless of location of residence, upon presenting appropriate documentation to student services.  Eligible children, as defined herein, who enroll in the college under this policy and while enroll pass the age of 24 years, shall retain the in-district tuition rate as long as they are continuously enrolled.

Out of District

Persons residing elsewhere in Missouri or any other state are charged out-of-district tuition.

Proof of Residency

Determination of residency shall be made during the admission process.  In determining residency, there should be sufficient proof of domicile within the college district for a period of 12 months and sufficient proof of intent to make the college district a permanent home.  It is the responsibility of the student to prove residency.  The student may petition the Office of the Registrar for a change of residency by submitting a completed “Residency Evaluation” form with supporting evidence.  Change in residency status will not be retroactive.

The following documents can be used as supporting evidence:

  • Ownership of home within the college district
  • Payment of personal/property taxes within the college district
  • Reside within the college district upon marriage to a resident and maintenance of common domicile within the college district
  • Proof of address within the college district for 12 months
    • Driver’s license showing current address within the college district
    • Voter registration within the college district
    • Lease/rental agreement
    • Utility bills

The Residency Evaluation form along with all supporting documentation must be submitted to the Registrar’s office no later than the following deadlines:

  • Fall – September 1st
  • Spring – February 1st
  • Summer – June 1st

DOCUMENT HISTORY:

03-22-2017:   Initial approval of SP 2215 Student Residency. 
08-19-2020:
   Revision of definition for “In-District” and “Out of District” student residency; “Out of State” students are now considered “Out of District” for the purpose of tuition rates.