In our long distance learning lab you attend classes at specific times, just as you would if you were on campus, but your professor shows up on a 60" TV and your classmates are in different parts of southeast Idaho. You will meet the other students in your class, located in Idaho Falls, Blackfoot, Twin Falls, Soda Springs, Pocatello, and you will be able to communicate with them as you would your professor.

Benefits: High School students and seniors -- Can't beat the price. High School students can take first year of college courses while still at home, saving thousands of dollars on the cost of college education. Community -- start the college experience you've postponed, take a few classes this semester. You now also have the opportunity to finish the first two years of classes while in town at home -- potentially saving thousands of dollars on the cost of college. Save driving time, etc.

EXCITING NEWS

At this time SVBIC and the Lemhi County Economic Development Association is in the process of developing the Lemhi Learning Center. We have been in discussion with North Idaho College in Couer d'Alene to supply us with access to their online learning program and appropriate access to their Interactive Video Classroom program.

We are looking for a Education Outreach Coordinator that will be responsible for running this program. Our timeline includes finding an Outreach Coordinator by June 2011, enrolling up to 6 students in the Summer Schedule at NIC and have 12 - 16 students enrolled in the Fall Schedule.

Our hopes would be that by the end of the 2011/12 school year, that NIC would see the success of our program at the Lemhi Learning Center and add our center on to the three (3) exisiting Outreach Centers that NIC currently supports.

If you are interested in supporting this program with a Tax Deductible contribution, please contact me at the Salmon Valley Business & Innovation Center.

Tuition:

• High School (Juniors and Seniors) Sophomores can apply, but must get a signature of approval from school and parents and must have at least a 3.0 GPA -- $55/credit

• Seniors (60+)-- $20 application fee and $5.00/credit

• General Student Enrollment -- $172/credit part time--up to 7 credits or $1724/semester--8 or more credits

• You do not have to be a degree-seeking student to take classes, unless you want financial aid. But everyone must register for classes as soon as possible so we can plan our local schedule. Non-degree seeking application forms are available online or at the Salmon Innovation Center.

• Degree-seeking students must process their admissions forms as soon as possible. If you have questions call: (208) 282-2475. Online check out www.salmonidaho.com there are links to take you directly to admissions where all the on-line applications are, including applications for degree-seeking students, non-degree seeking students, and financial aid.  There is also a link that will take you to the Veterans page at ISU where you will find forms.

• If you're a Veteran, contact the VA rep in our area, Sue Dickens or Karen at the courthouse 756-2276 ext. 226. Or the contact person at ISU to check about using your veterans education benefits: Bonnie Mecham at (208) 282-2676.

Classes:

• List of classes are also available at the ISU website ... www.isu.edu

• Main Distance Learning Page: http://www.isu.edu/departments/media/interactive_video.html

How to Register:

Unless otherwise noted, students can register online:

• ISU students: http://www.isu.edu/current.shtm

• High School Students: http://www.isu.edu.enroll/dualenroll.shtml

• Or contact the part-timer registration office at 282-4226

*Â Â ISU College of Technology courses will not meet academic general education requirements.

**The Compass Test is available at the ISU Outreach Centers in Preston (852-3566), Soda Springs (547-3843), Blackfoot (785-1848),

American Falls (226-1009), ISU College of Technology (282-2622), and Montpelier (847-3014-by appt. only)

FEES:

• High School Students $60.00 per credit.

• Under Graduate $185.00 per credit Graduate TBA per credit

HIGH SCHOOL FEE APPLIES TO STUDENTS OF PARTICIPATING HIGH SCHOOLS ONLY