Fort Scott Community College

Welcome to the Harley-Davidson Center

The Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Technician Training and Professional Development Program encourages guidance Counselors and Instructors to visit our campus from March 2-5 to learn more about our Program and check out our facility.

Fort Scott Community College provides a completely accredited motorcycle tech and career development course of study aimed uniquely for Harley-Davidson products.

Pupils are involved in the classroom along with summer intern positions discovering all elements relating to diagnosis, repair, selling and advertising, equipment, component management, and service.

Earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree

At the conclusion of the two-year program, students are qualified to graduate and receive an Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS) in the field of motorcycle service technology.

After you earn your associate degree in applied science, you can start the baccalaureate degree program. FSCC along with Pittsburg U's Kansas Technology Center have partnered to ensure an easy transition into a four-year course of study.

Harley-Davidson Program Admissions Procedures

According to the Procedures, a student can be admitted into the FSCC Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Technician Training & Professional Development Program provided he is eligible for a degree at FSCC in addition to which he should have a high school diploma or GED.

Entrance Testing Process

Your first step to take these tests is to contact the FSCC to make an appointment to take the test. You can schedule an appointment by calling (800) 874-3722 or e-mail the admissions office.

You will need to takes a series of tests to assess your ability. These tests assess skill levels in areas such as reading, math, and reasoning. The results of the test help the college with placement so that students are in the best possible program with the highest chance of success.

Student Group Participation

Each pupil enrolled in the FSCC Harley-Davidson course of study must be involved in diverse student groups, like the Skills U.S.A. (VICA) organization.

Career Opportunities

The Harley-Davidson Service Family provides plenty of interesting career choices.

Here are some of the challenging careers that await:

  • Entry Level Technician
  • Line Technician
  • Assembly/Pre-Delivery
  • Product Quality Engineer
  • Shop Foreman
  • Service Advisor
  • Parts Manager or Sales Associate
  • Technical Advisors
  • Technical Education Instructors
  • Warranty Administrator
  • Regional Service Representative

What is the Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Tech Program?

We are the country's first exclusive Harley-Davidson motorcycle technician and professional development program.

The North Central Accreditation has accredited the FSCC and the Kansas Board of Regents has approved the program.

This program was developed with the Harley Davidson motorcycle enthusiast in mind.

In addition to the classroom time you will log, you will participate in an internship during the summer where you will be exposed to every side of the business from diagnostics and repairs, machining and parts inventory, to the non-technical matters of sales, marketing, and customer service.

On completion of the program, do I earn a degree?

Of course! After finishing the two-year curriculum, students will be able to graduate from Fort Scott Community College, earning an Associate of Applied Science degree in motorcycle service technology.

After finishing your associate degree in applied science, you can transfer to a four-year degree program at Pittsburg State University.

FSCC has worked in cooperation with Pittsburg State University’s Kansas Technology Center so that this transition into a four-year degree program can be accomplished as smoothly as possible.

What do I need to do to become a student?

In order for you to be admitted to the Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Technician training and Professional development program, you have to have either a high school diploma or a GED.

The next step is to contact the FSCC staff and make an appointment for your placement test. (For those scoring 21 or greater on math and English portions of the ACT, it isn't necessary to take placement exams.) It isn't necessary to visit Fort Scott to take the exams.

Most of the community colleges enable a student to take a placement test known as Compass, and the student's scores will be sent to FSCC’s admissions office.

Reading, math, and skills in mechanical reading are evaluated with these tests. FCSS utilizes these to ensure the correct placement.

How does Fort Scott's tuition rate compared to other colleges?

The tuition and fee for every credit hour of Fort Scott are extremely competitive.

  • In-State (Kansas): $70 per credit hour
  • Contiguous States: $98 (includes Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Nebraska, & Colorado)
  • Other States: $126
  • International: $148

Online Courses:

  • In-State (Kansas): $100 per credit hour
  • Contiguous States: $128(includes Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Nebraska, & Colorado)
  • Other States: $156
  • International: $178

Other costs involved in this program include:

  • Books & Materials: $120 per semester (estimated)
  • Tools (required): $2,000 (initially, see note below)
  • Program Fee: $100 per semester
  • Lab Fee: $200 per semester

General Information

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  • Carnegie Classification:
  • Associate's--Public Rural-serving Medium
  • Religious Affiliation:
  • Not applicable
  • Federal Aid:
  • Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).

Enrollment (Fall 2008)

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  • Total enrollment:
  • 1739
  • Undergraduate enrollment:
  • 1739, 0
  • 1739
  • Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment:
  • 1739, 0
  • 1739
  • Graduate enrollment:
  • 1739, 0
  • 1739
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Full-time):
  • 51.00, 49
  • 51.00%
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Part-time):
  • 49, 51
  • 49%
  • Undergraduate student gender (Male):
  • 46.00, 54
  • 46.00%
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Female):
  • 54, 46
  • 54%

Undergraduate race/ethnicity

  • American Indian or Alaska Native:
  • 1.00, 99
  • 1.00%
  • Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:
  • 0.00, 100
  • 0.00%
  • Black or African American:
  • 7.00, 93
  • 7.00%
  • Hispanic/Latino:
  • 2.00, 98
  • 2.00%
  • White:
  • 89.00, 11
  • 89.00%
  • Two or more races:
  • 0.00, 100
  • 0.00%
  • Race/ethnicity unknown:
  • 0.00, 100
  • 0.00%
  • Non-resident alien:
  • 0.00, 100
  • 0.00%

Undergraduate Student Age

  • 24 and under:
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • 25 and over:
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • Age unknown:
  • 0.00, 100
  • 0.00%

Age data are reported for Fall 2007.

Undergraduate Student Residence

  • In-state:
  • 0.00, 100
  • 0.00%
  • Out-of-state:
  • 0.00, 100
  • 0.00%
  • Foreign countries:
  • 0.00, 100
  • 0.00%
  • Unknown:
  • 0.00, 100
  • 0.00%

Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.

  • Graduate attendance status (Full-time):
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • Graduate attendance status (Part-time):
  • 0, 100
  • 0%

Estimated Student Expenses (Before Aid)

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Undergraduate academic year prices

Detailed Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
Tuition and fees
In-state $2,100 $2,040 $1,830
Out-state $3,780 $3,720 $3,510
Books and supplies $1,000 $1,000 $1,000
Living arrangement
Detailed Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
Room and board (On Campus) $4,120 $3,920 $3,920
Other (On Campus) $3,544 $2,210 $2,040
Room and board (Off Campus) $4,120 $3,920 $3,920
Other (Off Campus) $3,544 $2,210 $2,040
Other (Off Campus with Family) $2,650 $1,825 $1,655
Total Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
In-state
On Campus $9,764 $8,170 $7,790
Off Campus $9,764 $8,170 $7,790
Off Campus with Family $4,750 $3,865 $3,485
Out-state
On Campus $11,444 $9,850 $9,470
Off Campus $11,444 $9,850 $9,470
Off Campus with Family $6,430 $5,545 $5,165

Financial Aid

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Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students, 2007-2008

  • % of students receiving any financial aid:
  • 84.00, 16
  • 84%
  • % of students receiving grant aid by type:
  • 81.00,45.00,12.00,64.00
  • Total grants: 81%
    Federal: 45%
    State/Local: 12%
    Institutional: 64%
  • Average amount of grant aid received by type:
  • 2736,3102,721,1131
  • Total grants: $7,690
    Federal: $3,102
    State/Local: $721
    Institutional: $1,131

Retention and Graduation Rates

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First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor s degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
  • Student retention (Full-time):
  • 62.00, 38
  • 62%
  • Student retention (Part-time):
  • 34.00, 66
  • 34%

Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2007 and Returned in Fall 2008

Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002
  • Overall graduation rate:
  • 21.00, 79
  • 21%
  • Transfer-out rate*:

Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program

(*) Not all institutions report transfer-out rates.

Bachelor s Degree Graduation Rates

Bachelor s degree graduation rates measure the percentage of entering students beginning their studies full-time and are planning to get a bachelor s degree and who complete their degree program within a specified amount of time.

6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
  • (!)Black or African American:
  • 19.00, 81
  • 19%
  • White:
  • 37.00, 63
  • 37%

Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program

(!) Interpret data with caution. There are insufficient cases for a reliable estimate.
One or more categories are not present in the race/ethnicity graph because of an insufficient number of cases.

Programs/Majors

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Completions 2007-2008

Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians

ProgramAssociate1 to <2 year Certificate<1 year Certificate
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician38-
Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician23--
Category total268-
Grand total268-

Varsity Athletic Teams

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2007-2008 Varsity Athletes

NJCAA Division I Men Women
All Track Combined 13 5
Baseball 31 -
Basketball 16 13
Football 85 -
Rodeo 38 14
Softball - 19
Volleyball - 15

Accreditation

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Institutional Accreditation

Agency Periods of Accreditation Status
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission1976-01-01-Accredited

Specialized Accreditation

National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission1986-06-01-Accredited
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