Textbooks and supplies are available for purchase at the TVI bookstores. Eligible students may receive financial aid for up to 30 credit hours in Developmental Studies courses. Stu dents using veterans' benefits should check with VA advisors as some of the Developmental Studies courses are not eligible for benefits. W hile credit from Developmental Studies courses is not transferable to other degree-granting institutions, grades are recorded on students' permanent records, and theses courses typically help students meet admissions requirements and program prerequisites . Some courses are offered in full-term format, and others are a shorter format.
Courses are full term unless otherwise noted.
Learning Assistance Several learning assistance centers are available to students needing additional instructional support in pursuit of their educational goals. A variety of instructional resources is available, such as audio cassette tapes, video tapes, film strips, textbooks and computer software. Computer -assisted instruction is available. Instruction is provided on an open-entry basis by instructors, instructional assistants and volunteer tutors. The center at the Main Campus is located on the 1st floor of Jeanette Stromberg Hall.