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There are two convenient ways to apply to our college:

• Complete an Online Application
• Paper applications available upon request

Pay the application fee

The application fee is $25, non-refundable. Former student application fee is waived. You can make your payment online (if you apply online), in person, by mail, or by phone at 770-228-7275.

If you have any questions about the application or admissions feel free to email admissions@sctech.edu or contact us at 770-228-7348.

High School Transcripts

To request your high school transcripts

• Contact your high school or Board of Education.
• Transcripts must be in a sealed envelope.
• Many high schools use online transcript services. Check with your high school for more information.

To request Georgia High School Equivalency (GED^®, HiSET^®, or CAREER PLUS HSE) Transcripts:

• Visit TCSG – Request a GaHSE (GED, HiSET, or CAREER PLUS) Transcript.

Out of State GED transcripts

• Refer to the GED website.

Home School Programs

Applicants who were home-schooled and attended an accredited program must submit:

• Annual progress reports or a final transcript for the equivalent of the homeschooled student’s junior and senior years;
• The final progress report or transcript must include the graduation date.

Applicants who attended a non-accredited high school or home school must submit an official final transcript and one of the following:

• Official scores from an assessment instrument meeting college-established required minimums. These are SAT, ACT, PSAT, PreACT, or ACCUPLACER.
• Successful completion of 12 hours of college coursework for credit that appears on an official college transcript.

College Transcripts

Official college transcripts must be submitted if transfer credit is desired, but college transcripts are not required for admission. The transcript must be received from the college where the grade was earned.

About Our Testing Services

Note: Students can now apply and be admitted without SAT/ACT/Accuplacer or any of the below scores.

Students will now be required to have a 2.0 high school GPA for Regular admittance.

If you have test scores or any of the other placement methods below we can review those for placement but are NOT required for admission

Having your test scores helps us make sure we give you the best chance of success. The Technical College System of Georgia is committed to assisting each student to achieve at their maximum potential.

All students applying for diploma, degree, and certificate programs must be assessed prior to acceptance to a program of study at a Technical College.

We accept the following tests:

• SAT
• ACT/Pre-ACT
• PSAT
• TABE 9-10 scores of 461 or higher in Reading and 442 or higher in Math for placement into entry-level workforce certificate programs
• TABE 11/12 scores of 501 in Reading for Levels M and D and 496 for Mathematics on Levels M and D. A score of 536 for Reading if using Level A and 537 for Mathematics if using Level A.
• Georgia Milestones Literature & Composition or Georgia Milestones American
• Literature & Composition (English admission requirement only)
• High School GPA of 2.0 or higher
• Approved Entry Level Workforce Certificates do not have a minimum High School GPA requirement
• GED® Math or Reading must meet the minimum passing score used for placement into any certificate, diploma, or degree program
• HiSET® Math, Reading, or Language Arts must meet the minimum passing score for placement into any certificate, diploma, or degree program.
• Completed TCSG form documenting two years of work/career-related experience for approved Entry Level Workforce Certificates
• Accuplacer/Companion
• Compass/Asset

Students possessing an Associate’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution shall be exempted from placement requirements.

All scores must be valid based on the program minimum requirements. The student may be required to retest or provide acceptable transfer coursework prior to readmission.

If you are a former Southern Crescent student or attended a regional accredited institution, and you completed a College English or College Algebra course and received a grade of C or better, you are not required to take the ACCUPLACER test.

ACCUPLACER is a suite of tests that determines your knowledge in math, reading and writing as you prepare to enroll in college-level courses. ACCUPLACER is used to identify your strengths and weaknesses in each subject area and to help you improve your skills through interactive online learning tools. The results of the assessment, in conjunction with your goals and interests, are used by academic advisors to place you in the appropriate college courses.

COMPANION are paper-and-pencil format tests for students who choose not to use the computer-based test. The paper-and-pencil COMPANION tests have been designed to use the same score scales as the computer-adaptive tests in ACCUPLACER.

For more information about testing, see our Testing Services page.

Qualification for in-state tuition rates

To qualify for in-state tuition Southern Crescent requires all students to provide:

1. Verification of lawful presence in the United States (Citizenship)
2. Proof of Georgia residency

Verification of Lawful Presence (Citizenship)

Effective January 1, 2012, all students applying for in-state tuition must provide validation of lawful presence in the United States. The following documents will serve as proof of lawful presence in the United States:

• A current Driver’s License issued by the State of Georgia after January 1, 2008.
• A current ID issued by the State of Georgia after January 1, 2008.
• Any valid drivers’ license or ID card from a state that verifies lawful presence in the U.S.

Note: See section 5 of the Admissions Policy page for details and full list of acceptable documents.

Proof of Georgia Residency (to qualify for in-state tuition rate)

To be classified as an in-state student for tuition purposes, an individual must show that he/she has been a legal resident of Georgia for a period of no less than 12 months immediately preceding the date of registration.

We can use one or more of the following to verify in state residence:

• Georgia Driver’s License
• Voter Registration card
• Auto Registration
• Georgia State Tax Form (GA 500 form- long form)
• Utility Bill
• Mortgage Agreement
• Lease Agreement

Note: See Verification of Georgia Residency page for details and full list of acceptable proof of residency documentation.

All Lawful Presence and Georgia Residency Documents can be mailed to:

Complete the FAFSA

To receive any financial aid you must complete the FAFSA (www.fafsa.ed.gov).

• Southern Crescent’s School Code is: 005621

This application is required for the Pell Grant, HOPE Grant, HOPE Scholarship, Student Access Loan, and other financial assistance programs.

Individuals may apply for financial aid BEFORE being before accepted to the College.

If you would like to learn more about what financial aid may be available to you, visit our Financial Aid page.

Complete a ‘HOPE Scholarship Evaluation Request Form’

If you are enrolling in an Associate’s Degree program please complete the “Hope Scholarship Evaluation Request Form”

The request form is not available for completion online. Download, print and submit to the Registrar’s Office at any SCTC location.

• Hope Scholarship Evaluation Request Form. This form is for degree seeking students who seek evaluation for the HOPE Scholarship.