12 Easy Steps to College Admission

1. Entrance Requirements - Take the College's placement test, submit acceptable SAT or ACT scores, or provide acceptable college transcripts.The ASSET or COMPASS placement test may be taken at Central Carolina Technical College or another postsecondary institution. Test scores and/or transcripts can be mailed or faxed to Admissions and Counseling Services.
2. Application - An admissions application can be downloaded from the College's website. Submit your completed application by mailing or faxing it to Admissions and Counseling Services.
3. Official Transcripts - Request an official high school or GED transcript be sent to Admissions and Counseling Services if you wish to be considered for all types of financial aid or if you are in a program in the Health Sciences division. If applicable, request official college transcripts to be sent to the Center for Student Information. Transcript request forms can be downloaded from the College's website.
4. Admission Interview - Meet with an admissions counselor to review test scores and/or college transcripts and discuss a program of study. This meeting can occur in person, by phone, or by email. If you require accommodations, please contact the Disability Services Counselor at 803-778-7871.
5. Financial Aid - Apply for financial aid online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ Financial assistance available includes grants, loans, scholarships, and South Carolina Lottery Tuition Assistance. If you have questions regarding your FAFSA, you may contact Financial Aid by phone or email. Supporting documentation may be faxed to Financial Aid, if necessary. Students who may be eligible for Veteran's Affairs benefits should go to Veterans' Affairs for more information.
6. Advisement and Registration - After you have been admitted to the College, you will receive an acceptance letter from Admissions and Counseling Services. This letter will contain your username and password for access to MyCCTC. Through this account, you will be able to access your student information and register for classes. Please remember that you should contact your academic advisor prior to registration for guidance in selecting the right courses.
7. New Student Orientation - An orientation for new students is available in MyCCTC. The orientation is also available on CD which can be requested by contacting Admissions and Counseling Services. The orientation should be viewed prior to the beginning of classes.
8. Tuition Payment - Your tuition can be paid by mailing a check to the cashier, located in the Center for Student Information or by phone using a credit card. If you are using financial aid, you should contact the cashier to ensure that your tuition has been paid.
9. Book Purchase - Purchase your books in the Central Carolina Technical College Bookstore located in Bldg. M100 in the Student Center.The semester booklist can be viewed on the College's website.
10. Student ID and Parking - If you need to visit the College's campus to access services such as the library, testing center, computer labs, etc. you will need a College ID. You will also need to register your vehicle. The Security Office is located in Bldg. 100, Room 100.
11. Classes Begin - Once you have completed the application, admission, and registration process it is time to attend classes! If you encounter any technical problems with your online course, contact the Help Desk. If you encounter problems with your course material, contact your instructor or academic advisor. If you are not sure who your academic advisor is, please call Admissions and Counseling Services.
12. Graduation - Once you have completed the coursework necessary for graduation, you should complete a Program Completion Application. This form can be found at obtained from the Center for Student Information.

If you have any questions, call Admissions & Counseling Services at (803) 778-6605 or (800) 221-8711, ext. 205. The fax number for Admissions is (803)778-6696.