Saint Louis Community College – Forest Park

Saint Louis Community College – Forest Park, located in Saint Louis, Missouri, was founded in 1967 and is also known as STLCC-Forest Park, or simply Forest Park. It is one of four schools that comprise the Saint Louis Community College System, and is one of the nine community colleges located in the Greater Saint Louis Area. The school serves over 8000 students annually, making it both the second largest community college in the STLCC system and the state. The school is accessible through public transportation, including two light rail stations and access through Interstate 64.

Academics

Saint Louis Community College – Forest Park offers a number of programs that assist in career development and academic transfer. Students may choose a program that best aides in the realization of one's goals. Career programs provide training and education in specific, high demand  fields. Such programs allow for the development of skills and abilities necessary to enter the workforce as a qualified professional. Students will participate in mix of traditional classroom education and practical experience building courses that allow students to utilize and perfect methods and techniques used within their field through controlled settings. Programs take between one and two years to complete, resulting in a certificate or associate degree that demonstrates competency to employers when seeking entry level positions.

Academic transfer is accomplished by enrolling in a program that fulfills the courses generally taken in first two years of a four year education, followed by applying to a college or university to continue their education by completing the final two years and earning a bachelor's degree. Students will have an easier time transferring to public schools in Missouri through preexisting transfer agreements, though it is possible to transfer credits to out of state or private institutions. Students should meet with an academic advisor to discuss transfer requirements and develop a curriculum that best meets the needs of the desired school or schools.

Programs offered include:

• Criminal Justice
• Business Administration
• Human Services
• Nursing
• Paralegal

Admissions and Financial Aid

Saint Louis Community College - Forest Park  is public, two year, an open enrollment institution that allows any individual wishing to enroll to do so by meeting the minimum admissions requirements, submitting a completed application, and paying all fees. Students should also supply transcripts and standardized test scores, which may be used to determine course level for general education registration in lieu of a placement exam. Students should also participate in new student orientation and meet with a counselor to discuss curriculum and program enrollment.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Aid is awarded based on need and program eligibility which is determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which must be submitted prior to each academic year and is the primary source of information regarding a student's financial situation. Students may be chosen at random to supply additional information to be compared to their FAFSA in order to verify its accuracy. This is due to new federal regulations governing the disbursement of aid.

Estimated Costs & Financial Aid

The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $7,500. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition & Fees Information

• Annual tuition estimates are:
  • State Residents: $2,700-$3,200
  • Out-of-State: $5,800-$6,912
• Part-time students are charged:
  • State Residents: $90-$110 per credit unit
  • Nonresidents: $190-$230 per credit unit

Financial Aid Details

The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.

	Percent of Students	Average Amount
Any Financial Aid	83%	-
Receiving Grants & Scholarships	82%	$4,302
Receiving Student Loans	4%	$2,853

Admissions, Academics, & Student Services

Student Services

To support students and graduates, Saint Louis Community College – Forest Park may provide services including:

• Online course work available
• Night and weekend classes available
• Remedial instructional courses
• Academic counseling for students
• Work study style employment
• Employment search assistance
• Day care for children

Graduation & Transfer Rates

Community colleges offer a variety of career and transfer options for students. The following table shows the graduation and transfer-out rates for this school, versus those community colleges in Missouri, which can be valuable information for determining which school to attend.

	Saint Louis Community College – Forest Park	St. Louis City	Missouri
Graduation Rate	9.6%	-	23.4%
Transfer-out Rate	22.6%	-	17.6%

Specialized Programs & Accreditations

• Dental Assistant Program
  • Accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (since 1967)
• Dental Hygienist Program
  • Accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (since 1969)
• Funeral Service Education Program
  • Accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education, Committee on Accreditation (since 1972)
• Radiology Technician Program
  • Accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (since 1972)

Other Community Colleges Nearby

The list of nearby schools has been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Saint Louis Community College – Forest Park.

• Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey, IL (23 miles away)
• Jefferson College in Hillsboro, MO (30 miles away)
• East Central College in Union, MO (40 miles away)
• Mineral Area College in Park Hills, MO (56 miles away)
• Centralia College in Centralia, WA (62 miles away)