Information Technology Career Program

The program is designed to prepare individuals to plan, manage and market electronic business operations, products and services via the Internet. Students will develop an understanding of the technical and strategic aspects of the online environment, learn the fundamental elements of e-commerce business operations, and master the online business tools and techniques. The program blends conceptual and practical learning, supplementing lectures and readings with work on real-life problems and situations encountered in modern e-Business settings during practical laboratory experiences. The program designed for those looking to pursue a career in e-Business / e-Commerce as well as for professionals currently in the discipline looking to increase the breadth and depth of their skills and qualifications.

Opportunities

Opportunities for employment vary and include entry-level positions such as e-Business Associate Manager, Associate Online Marketing Manager, e-Business Specialist in information technology and software-related companies, enterprises with existing or developing online e-Business initiatives, or any other types of organizations that rely heavily on technology use.

Students must be 18 years of age or older to enter this program. Entry into the Information Technology Career Program requires proficiency in mathematics and English as determined by the following criteria:
• Achieving a minimum composite score of 21 on the Wonderlic SLE or a minimum score of 18 on the ACT English Competency and 22 on the ACT Mathematics Competency exams. Other standardized test scores may be considered by the Academic Dean.

What Is Federal Student Aid?

Federal Student aid comes from the U.S. Department of Education. It is money that helps students pay for educational expenses at a postsecondary school (e.g., college, vocational school, graduate school) for eligible programs.

Federal student aid covers such expenses as books and supplies, room and board, tuition, fees, and transportation. Federal student aid can also help pay for a computer and for dependent care.

Federal student aid is available to those who qualify in the form of grants and loans.

Grants –This money usually does not need to be paid back. Most U.S. Department of Education grants are based on the student’s financial need.

Loans – If you are awarded a loan as part of your financial aid package, you may be eligible for either subsidized or unsubsidized funds, or a combination of both. The big difference between the two is when the interest begins to accrue.

Subsidized loans are awarded on the basis of financial need. You won't be charged any interest before you begin repaying the loan because the federal government subsidizes the interest during this time.

Unsubsidized loans charge interest from the time the money is first disbursed until it is paid in full. The interest is capitalized, meaning that you pay interest on any interest that has already accrued. One way to minimize how much interest accrues is to pay the interest as it accumulates.

More detailed information can be found at FAFSA.

Who Can Get Federal Student Aid?

There are basic eligibility requirements for federal student aid:

You must be a U.S. citizen or an eligible noncitizen (F-1 visa holders are not eligible)

You must have been accepted to and enrolled in an eligible postsecondary program. Eligible programs at SOLEX College are:

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Accounting

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Physical Therapist Assistant

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in E-Business Management

Computerized Accounting and Bookkeeping

Medical Assisant (MA)

Intensive English Program (IEP)

You must have a valid social security number

You need to be able to show that you’re qualified to obtain a postsecondary education by

Having a high school diploma, GED or equivalent

Completing a high school education in a home school setting approved under state law