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Admissions Process: Getting Started

(Note: An application fee applies to first-time applicants. This application fee is not applicable to the Center for Extended Learning (continuing education) classes. See fee schedule.)

• Apply online  https://admissions.ctc.edu/applicant/welcome.cfm
     -OR-
• Apply in person (department location and hours)
     -OR-
• Apply by mail
  To receive an application packet call (206) 878-3710, ext. 3181 or email admissions@highline.edu.  Mail application to: 
         
          Highline Community College
          Admissions/Entry Services
          PO Box 98000 MS 6-8
          Des Moines, WA 98198

• Apply for financial aid as soon as possible. For help or more information, contact the Financial Aid Office, (Building 6, upper level; (206) 878-3710, ext. 3358).
• You are encouraged to observe Financial Aid application deadlines when you apply for Financial Aid.  If you miss the deadline, you can register for classes and pay for your tuition and books using your own money.  We will review your file as soon as possible.  If you are eligible for financial aid, you may be reimbursed for some or all of your school expenses.
• Additional information
  • Types of Financial Aid
  • Scholarships
  • Student Employment

• All applicants who are new to college studies and who intend to earn academic credit are encouraged to take the COMPASS or COMPASS ESL assessment.  This basic skills test will be used for advising and registration purposes.
• Students who have completed some college coursework or who have taken a placement test at another school should contact Admissions/Entry Services for more information.
• Learn more about the tests and view the testing schedule: http://www.highline.edu/stuserv/testcenter

• The Educational Planning and Advising Center is located in Building 6, upper level.
• Advisers in Ed Planning ensure that you are taking the right classes to meet your degree requirements.
• Ed Planning offers advising on a drop-in basis to new students or contact Ed Planning to make an appointment.

• Students who have attended Highline in the past and are returning after time away must contact Admissions/Entry Services to reactivate their records so they may access the registration system.
• See Important Dates for registration dates.
• Register online: https://sec.highline.edu/wts/student/webreg/index.asp (Your SID and PIN required)

• Tuition and fees are assessed based upon the total number of academic credits students select to take.
• For current tuition and fees visit: http://www.highline.edu/stuserv/Registration/tuition.html 
• Options for paying fees and tuition (Please include SID  with all methods of payment):
  • Online using credit card at: https://sec.highline.edu/wts/wccba/index.asp 
    (VISA or MasterCard accepted. Your SID and PIN required to login.)
  • In person at the cashier office: (Cash, check, VISA or MasterCard accepted) ~ Building 6, lower level
  • In payment box by the cashier window inside Building 6, lower level. Use envelope provided.
  • By Mail (Check, VISA or MasterCard accepted)
         Highline Community College
         P.O. Box 98000  ~~  MS 6-4
         Des Moines, WA  98198-9800
  • By voucher, field order or purchase order:
    To the Financial Aid Office Building 6, upper level ~ Phone: 206-878-3710 ext. 3358 ~ FAX: 206-870-4856
    • If you are allowed to purchase books with your voucher, please take note of the timeframe listed in the Important Dates for when you may access your bookstore account each quarter.
  • STEPP Payment Plan - see details
   

  Last updated: March 06, 2008

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