Underage Hold - Summer 2021

 It is the transcript that verifies that the student actually graduated.  Receipt of this final transcript can be checked in Banner by looking at SOAHSCH.  It will list the date the final transcript was noted in the official file.

~Jan

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From: Medrano, Jose M <jose.medrano@montgomerycollege.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, August 3, 2021 12:00 PM
To: Counseling (CW) Discipline <counselingcw@montgomerycollege0.onmicrosoft.com>
Subject: Underage Hold

Hello Counseling fam,

Just in case you come across a student who has an underage hold:

The “Underage Applicant” HOLD can only be removed with proof of high school graduation – (FINAL transcript or high school diploma) or until the student turns 18 years old.  It is meant to ensure that the college complies with state laws related to minors enrolling in college. 

As soon as the student graduates (FINAL high school transcript or diploma) or turns 18, send the proof by:   

•  Completing the Raptor Central Online Request form. (Staff will process requests Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. during normal business operations. Students can expect a response within 3-5 business days, and the HOLD can be removed.)  

You can email the “Registration/ Schedule Change” form and a government-issued photo ID by: 

           Completing the Raptor Central Online Request form, it will be forwarded to the appropriate office for processing. Staff will process requests Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. during normal business operations. Students can expect a response within 3-5 business days.  

You can find the “Registration/Schedule Change” form below: 

https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/_documents/admissions-registration/registration-schedule-change-form.pdf 

Registration Schedule Change Form - Montgomery College  Instructions for Credit Registration/Schedule Change Form _____ Directions for Students: If the class you would like to add/register for has not started and you cannot register online: 1.Enter the Subject Code, Course Number, and CRN for the course. 2.Meet with a counselor/advisor to verify if you meet the assessment levels/prerequisites and ...  www.montgomerycollege.edu

For additional questions, call at 240-567-5000. We are available Monday -Friday from 10am-4pm. 

thank you,

 José Medrano

Counselor/Professor

Boys to Men Program Mentor

Email, best way to reach me: jose.medrano@montgomerycollege.edu  

Underage 'UA' Hold Clarification

Hi Everyone,

Please see Ernest’s email below regarding information on ‘Underage Holds’ in SOAHOLD. I received some clarifying information/reminder regarding who provides overrides for underage registration and who removes underage holds at today’s Enrollment Services meeting as well:

·         If you meet with a student that has an underage hold that has not yet graduated from high school/home school/completed GED, the student should go to Admissions & Records to get an override/register in person at Admissions & Records (student will submit paper registration form)

·         If a student presents their high school transcript/GED/equivalent to Counseling, we should meet with them and complete their academic planning as usual but refer the student to Admissions & Records to submit the copy and get the underage hold permanently lifted, to allow for registration via MyMC. Also to clarify, Ernest stated that high school transcripts should be submitted to Admissions & Records, not to Financial Aid.

From: Cartledge, Ernest
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2018 11:40 AM
Subject: Underage Hold Clarification
Importance: High

All,

I’ve been alerted that confusion still exists surrounding the UA hold and am sending clarification from our discussion at our last Enrollment Services meeting. They key point to remember is that high school completion trumps the student’s age.

Background

The UA hold is used for students who have not yet reached the compulsory age of attendance for the state of Maryland and who have not graduated from high school. For many years, the age of compulsory attendance was 16. It was raised to 17 effective July 1, 2015 and then again to 18 effective July 1, 2016.   The purpose of the hold is to ensure that a student attends school until they reach the age of 18 OR graduate.

Hold Override vs. Hold Removal

The hold is placed at the time of admission and is given an end date of the student’s 18^th birthday. Once the 18^th birthday is reached, the student is no longer held from registration unless other holds need to be resolved. This method is automatic and works if a student doesn’t mind waiting until their 18^th birthday or cannot provide documentation of high school completion.

If students with the UA hold come to register in person, we can override the hold to process the transaction. However, we won’t remove the hold completely to allow the student to register online UNLESS they provide official documentation of their high school graduation. The preferred documentation is a final high school transcript but we should be flexible and accept a copy of their high school diploma, GED or equivalent if they have it in their possession.