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Application Process

ADMISSIONS PROCEDURE

  1. Submit a completed application for admission and pay a $20 non-refundable application fee;

  2. Complete the COMPASS placement exam offered by MTC or submit satisfactory SAT, ACT, or ASSET scores if taken within the past five years; Official transcripts from regionally or nationally accredited postsecondary institutions document equivalent program-level English and math coursework may be used in lieu or completing the assessment.

    NOTE: Applicants without a high school diploma or the equivalent must test on the designated ATB test schedule and make acceptable scores to receive Title IV funds even if the exam is not required for the program of choice.

  3. Submit an official copy of a high school transcript or GED transcript with test scores and all postsecondary transcripts; Applicants who have completed (C or better) a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours at the degree level may submit official college transcripts in lieu of high school diploma or GED.  Special Education or Attendance diplomas are not recognized for admission purposes.

    *Students from secondary schools outside the United States must have transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved outside organization.

    Approved accreditation agencies recognized by the TCSG:

    • Regional accreditating associations that are part of the Commission on Colleges (such as the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools)
    • The Georgia Accrediting Commission
    • The Georgia Association of Christian Schools
    • The Association of Christian Schools International
    • The Georgia Private School Accreditation Council
    • The Accrediting Commission for Independent Study
    • The Southern Association of Independent Schools
    • The Distance Education Training Council
    • The Florida Council of Independent Schools
    • A public school regulated by a school system and state department of
      education

  4. Applicants of home schools who did not attend a recognized accredited program must adhere to the following alternative path for admission:
    • Submit a letter from the local superintendent’s office verifying that the parent or legal guardian notified the superintendent of intent to home school and must also verify that the parent or legal guardian submitted the required attendance reports to the superintendent’s office on a monthly basis as required by O.C.G.A. 20-2-690.
    • Annual progress reports or final transcripts for the equivalent of the home-schooled student’s junior and senior years.  The final progress report should include the graduation date.

  5. VERIFICATION OF LAWFUL PRESENCE IN THE UNITED STATES

    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 and documentation will be required before you are eligible for consideration of in-state tuition:

    • An approved completed FAFSA for the current financial aid year. 
    • A current, valid Permanent Resident Card (USCIS form 1-151 or 1-551).
    • A U.S. Certificate of Birth Abroad issued by the Department of State (DS-1350) or a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (FS-240)
    • A current U.S. Passport.
    • A U.S. Certificate of Citizenship (USCIS form N-560 or N-561).
    • A U.S. Certificate of Naturalization (USCIS form N-550 or N-570).

    Any student who cannot be verified as lawfully present in the United States is not eligible to be considered for in-state tuition, regardless of how long he or she has lived in Georgia. In addition to being lawfully present in the United States, students must meet the in-state tuition requirements as outlined in TCSG Board Policy and Procedure V.B.3 to warrant an in-state classification. Students that are initially classified as out-of-state, and successfully petition to have their residency changed to in-state also have to meet the verification requirement.

  6. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

    Submit a completed admission application and nonrefundable application fee in U.S. currency by credit card, money order, or check drawn on a U.S. bank payable to your college of choice by the appropriate admission deadline.

    Submit official transcripts from your high school (or GED) and all colleges attended by the application deadline.  All transcripts must be received in envelopes sealed by the sending institution.  Applications with a college degree are not required to submit a high school or GED transcript.  All international transcripts must be evaluated by an approved evaluation service and sent directly to your college. 

    Click Here for a list of Approved Transcript Evaluation Agencies

    High school transcripts or diplomas should be evaluated by the document by document evaluation method.

    Students with college credit or a degree from a college or university outside the United States must submit a course by course evaluation of the transcript.

  7. Complete and submit all student financial aid information.

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HOME SCHOOLED STUDENTS
Students completing a secondary program of study that is not approved by the United States Department of Education or accepted by the Department of Technical and Adult Education should contact the Admissions Office regarding admissions requirements.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
It is the policy of the state that VISA status is not a condition for admissions to technical colleges; however, prospective students must meet the state approved admission requirements as outlined for all students. While VISA status is not a condition for admission, it is critical information that may be collected for effective student advisement and tuition purposes.

SENIOR CITIZENS
Residents of Georgia who are 62 years of age or older may attend credit classes without payment of tuition. Proof of age must be presented at registration to receive the tuition waiver. Registration and activity fees will be assessed. Admission under this provision is granted on a space available basis and does not apply for continuing education classes.