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The admissions process for online students is the same as students who take on-campus classes. SCTCC offers testing, advising, and registration options that can be done remotely.

  • Apply online at Apply, or fill out a paper application
  • Pay the $20 application fee.
    • Pay online.
    • Send check or money order to SCTCC.
    • Call Financial Aid Services at 320.308.5961 and pay with a credit or check card.
  • Additional items
    • Send high school transcripts if you have graduated within the last five years.
    • Send college transcripts if you have taken college courses.
      • All official non-Minnesota State College transcripts must be sent to SCTCC.  Minnesota State College transcripts are automatically sent to SCTCC.
  • Take the Accuplacer assessment.
  • If you have taken the ACT test or have previous college level coursework, you may not need to take the Accuplacer.
  • Some of the ways for students to be exempt from taking the Accuplacer include previous Accuplacer scores, qualifying scores in the ACT, MCA or SAT tests and completed General Education level coursework. Find out if you can be exempt from taking the Accuplacer at sctcc.edu/accuplacer-placement-test-requirements
  • Learn more about the Accuplacer at sctcc.edu/accuplacer

As an online student, you will complete eOrientation and have the opportunity to meet with an academic advisor to register for courses in person or by phone.

  • After applying and taking the Accuplacer, you will receive a notification to take eOrientation
  • Meet with an academic advisor for course registration.
    • You will sign up for a date and time to meet with an academic advisor upon completing eOrientation.
  • Visit sctcc.edu/advising to learn more.
  • You may be eligible for grants, loans, scholarships or employment opportunities.
  • FAFSA: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa SCTCC student code: 005534
  • Scholarships: More than 300 scholarships are available each year.  Apply for scholarships at sctcc.edu/scholarships
  • Work Study: Qualified students can work up to 20 hours a week as part of financial aid, earning money for college and gaining work experience: sctcc.edu/work-study 
  • Questions on financial aid, call 320.308.5961

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