Below are answers to commonly asked questions about the NITE program. If a question you have isn't answered below, please feel free to call 1-800-380-1218.

Yes, Cambridge College is regionally accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. Cambridge College and its degree programs are authorized in our home state of Massachusetts, and also in California, Georgia, Tennessee, Virginia, and Puerto Rico.

Cambridge College and its faculty recognize the value of the life experiences of our students. Cambridge College faculty utilizes the adult learning model in their teaching methods as we work on Connecting Teachers. All NITE faculty are experienced public school educators and bring a level of expertise that is unparalleled by other institutions.

Our student body reflects the diversity in our public schools and provides a wealth of resources for our learning community. Students tell us that our courses are unlike any that they have taken in other graduate schools; they find them exciting, relevant, provocative, stimulating and practical.

The Professional Seminar is a signature element of adult learning at Cambridge College. The seminar leader is the faculty advisor who supports you and the other students in your program. The Professional Seminar is an academic setting for:

• Studying professional issues and standards in education. In licensure programs, you will study professional standards and state requirements for licensure as well.
• Learning graduate research design and statistical procedures.
• Integrating your learning from classes, workshops and experience.
• Developing your Independent Learning Project from proposal to completion.

About 37 years old. Some of our students are new to teaching, and some have years of teaching experience.

Please call 1-800-380-1218 at anytime to speak with an admissions counselor who will be happy to answer your questions and send you an application booklet. Apply online or download an application from the 'Application' link to the left and submit by mail or fax. Please be sure to keep copies of all documents in case items are lost in the mail, etc.

Cambridge has rolling admissions first come, first enrolled. The earlier you apply, the better chance of securing your desired program and course choices. The deadline to apply for NITE 2008 is June 1, 2008

No. We use our own assessment instruments as part of the admissions and teaching process. Applicants for math licensure programs for grades 5-8 or 8-12 take a math placement test. Doctoral applicants must submit a full application. Please ask your Enrollment Counselor about the specifics of the application process and request the separate Ed.D application booklet, which is also available at:
http://www.ccnite2008.org/documents/EdDapplication.pdf

We require no other entrance exams or tests.

Yes, Federal Stafford Loans and Perkins Loans are available to all students, and Plus Loans for graduate students. Undergraduate students may also apply for federal Pell Grants and SEOG Grants. As soon as you have applied for admission, please:

• Apply for a PIN number at www.pin.ed.gov
• Visit the Cambridge College financial aid website at www.cambridgecollege.edu/financialaid to begin your financial aid application and complete your FAFSA form online (deadline June 30).
• Contact the Financial Aid Office at the Cambridge home campus at 1-800-877-4723 ext. 1440 for more information and assistance.

BA: The bachelor's degree completion program requires 60 acceptable transfer credits in courses for which you have received a grade of "C" or better. Up to 90 credits may be accepted.
MED & CAGS: Up to 12 graduate credits may be accepted in transfer which you have received a grade of "B" or better (B- is not acceptable).
EDD: The executive pathway accepts 27-33 transfer credits. The professional pathway with CAGS accepts up to 12 transfer credits; the professional pathway without a CAGS accepts up to 21 transfer credits. Please ask your Enrollment Counselor about the specifics of the application process and request the separate Ed.D application booklet, which is also available at: http://www.ccnite2008.org/documents/EdDapplication.pdf

BA: 1-2 years, depending on the program and the number of transfer credits accepted. If you have 90 credits accepted, you may finish in 3 terms/one year.
MEd, CAGS, EdD: Our initial licensure programs take about 1.5 years (4-5 terms), depending on the program and the number of transfer credits accepted. You begin this summer, and finish in the following summer or fall.
Some of our MEd programs without licensure may be completed in just two terms if you have 12 transfer credits accepted.

Colleges do not issue licenses; your state education authorities do. Once you finish one of our educator licensure programs, please contact the Cambridge College Educator Licensure Office and submit a program verification form (obtained from your state). The Dean reviews student records and will verify those students who have completed licensure programs.

You are advised to follow the path to licensure recommended by your own state education authorities. You may: Take our Massachusetts-approved programs, which are accepted by many states, and follow your own state's licensure and educator testing procedures, leading directly to licensure by your own state, OR obtain Massachusetts licensure. Then, with Massachusetts licensure, you can pursue licensure in your own state under reciprocal agreements.

Med & CAGS: You will create an Independent Learning Project. This assignment is directly relevant to your classroom or school. Any topic within your academic program area that is of interest to you may be selected. The final project will be approximately 40-50 pages in length.

Bring an inquiring, open mind. It is a good idea to also bring blank CDs, a cell phone, still or video camera, and blank notebooks. Don't forget to bring enough money for extra-curricular activities: trips, books for courses, recreation, snacks, memorabilia, etc.

New students enrolled in NITE receive a computer from Cambridge College upon arrival. This computer comes with the standard software required for your program. The cost is included in tuition. You will keep the computer when you graduate.

The computer includes technical support and three years warranty which is provided by the manufacturer.

Continuing students should bring with them their college issued computer.

Yes. Cambridge College offers technical support during the NITE summer institute. Support is available during class hours in all academic buildings, as well as through evening workshops for more in depth instruction.