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Plan Funding

The key to successfully funding planning is to start early! Apply for college funding including financial aid and scholarships as early as possible to help determine your options for paying for college.

• Use the Financial Aid & Funding page as a guide to funding sources
• Contact the Financial Aid office with questions:
  • 206.934.3844
  • FinancialAid.Central@seattlecolleges.edu
  • How to Apply for financial aid
• Look into other sources for funding. To find out if you qualify, take a brief survey at startnextquarter.org. For questions, please contact Workforce Services at WorkforceServices@seattlecolleges.edu or call 206.934.3854.

Pro Tip: Need to pay your tuition over time? Enroll in an Automatic Payment Plan offered by Seattle Central.

Be sure to pay attention to your ctcLink "To Do List." Financial Aid uses this list to inform you of important information related to processing aid.

Placement & Previous Credits

The phrase "placement for classes" means that you and the college are figuring out the right math and English classes for you at Seattle Central College.

Placement options include

• Placement tests
  • If you most recent math placement or math class you took is more than 3 years old, you will need to retake the free, self-guided math placement test
  • If you have already completed English placement, or a previous English class class, you will not need to take the free, self-guided English placement test
• Unofficial Transcripts
  • If you have completed college-level work at another institution, you may be able to bypass the placement tests by providing unofficial college transcripts showing successful completion of English composition and/or college level math.
  • Email your unofficial transcript to Admission.Central@seattlecolleges.edu for placement consideration. For more information on information about transcripts and transcript submission at Seattle Central. 

For more options and to learn more, visit Placement for Classes or contact the Testing Center.

Testing Center Office

Broadway Edison Building    
Room BE1106    
206.934.6344    
Testing.Central@seattlecolleges.edu

How do I transfer previous college-level coursework? 

Submit your official transcripts. If you have taken classes at other colleges since you last attended Seattle Central College, be sure to send us your official transcript(s). We may be able to give you credit that can be applied toward a degree or certificate program.

Explore our list of programs, we are constantly adding new ones; there may be something new since you last attended. 

If you attended North Seattle College, South Seattle College, or Seattle Vocational Institute, you do NOT need to order your transcripts; we will have them on file. 

Steps to transfer in your previous credits 

1. Order your official transcripts 
2. Submit an incoming transcript evaluation request form 
3. Wait for the evaluation to be completed 

Process 

Order your official transcripts  

Send your official transcripts electronically through whichever service your previous college uses to order transcripts (Parchment, National Student Clearing House etc.) to Admission.Central@seattlecolleges.edu or request that they be sent by mail to: 

1701 Broadway BE1104 
Attention: Admissions 
Seattle, WA 98122 

2-3 weeks after you place your order you can check in with Admission.Central@seattlecolleges.edu or call 206.934.5646 to see if they have received your official transcript. 

Submit an incoming transcript evaluation request form 

Once the admissions office has received and processed your transcript, you will need to submit an incoming transcript evaluation request form to the following email address Credentials.Central@seattlecolleges.edu

Wait for the evaluation to be completed 

Once we have both the official transcript and the evaluation form, they are sent off to the evaluator. The process of officially having them evaluated can take up to 8-10 weeks during peak times. 

You can always check the progress by logging in to CTC link > Student homepage > Academic Records > View transcript credit report. 

When the evaluation is complete, the classes that have been transferred in will appear in that report.

EAdvising

Advisors help guide students in choosing classes based on academic goals. You are encouraged, but not required, to make an appointment with an advisor to get help with educational planning. Our advisors will work with you to create an educational plan to help you achieve your goals.

Be Proactive: Before making an appointment with an advisor, be sure that you can access all 4 of your student accounts: ctcLink, MySeattle Colleges, Canvas, and Starfish. Connect with the Re-engagement specialist if you need help setting up these accounts. 

Pro Tip:

Schedule a 30-minute advising appointment if you have questions about:

• Degree completion
• Requirements for your major
• Long-range planning
• Help choosing classes

Choose the 15-minute drop-in option only if you need help with:

• Planning next quarter's classes
• Receiving course permission codes upon approval
• Connecting with campus resources
• Briefly review Degree Audits
• Answers to other general academic questions

Connect

Meet with an advisor            
Phone: 206.934.4068            
AdvisorCentral@seattlecolleges.edu

Drop-in via Zoom: For more information about drop-in hours            
Schedule an appointment through Starfish

Links

• Online Class Schedule
• List of Programs

Register for Classes

Register for classes using the online student services portal, ctcLink, during your registration appointment time. Registration times can be found on the academic calendar. More information on resources for using ctcLink.

Pro Tips:

• Know Dates & Deadlines: Stay on track with the Academic Calendar
• Consult the Online Schedule: To help you decide what courses to take, visit the class schedule for the most accurate and up-to-date version of the quarterly schedule, which are published about six weeks before the quarter starts.
• Register online or in person. With your ctcLink ID number (EMPLID) and your class numbers selected from the course schedule, you are ready to register. You have two options:
  • Online registration: View the Class Schedule and register for classes during registration appointment times through the class schedule. Go to "Enroll in a Class"
  • In-person registration: Get personal help at the Registration Office in the Enrollment Services area, room BE1104 during regular business hours.

Permission Codes

If a course requires a permission code, ad advisor can issue you a code if you meet the requirements. Use the drop in advising option to receive a permission code.

Stay in the Know

Email is the primary mode of communication with students. These emails may include information about admissions, headline dates, registration, waitlist status updates, dropping for non-payment, residency, transfer credit evaluation, an graduation. Be sure to keep your email address current and up to date.

Note: Waitlisted students must attend the first day of class with an Add/Drop form to get instructor permission to enroll.

Pay & Prepare

Pay Tuition 

Pay tuition as early as possible to keep your classes and avoid being dropped for non-payment. Learn more about tuition payment deadlines. Students who applied for Financial Aid can check their award status and disbursement details with the Financial Aid office or online.

Buy Books & Supplies

Rent or buy new and used paper and e–books from the campus bookstore. Bring your class item numbers and section numbers to the campus bookstore, and they can look up your required textbooks. Books and supplies can also be downloaded and purchased online.

Plan Parking & Transportation

For help with planning a commute to Seattle Central, learn about ORCA cards and student parking permits.

Get a Seattle Central Photo ID Card

Photo identification (ID) cards are required for all students and can be found in the Enrollment Services lobby. We suggest you get an ID card as soon as you have registered for classes.

Pro Tip: If you still have your ID card from the last time you attended SCC, simply visit the ID center to get it re-activated! Unfortunately, if you lost your old ID card, you may need to pay $30 for a replacement.

Congratulations! You are now re-enrolled at Seattle Central.