Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

To get started with the application and enrollment process, click here to be taken to the "Get Started Guide". The guide contains step-by-step instructions for all student populations.

Click here to view the "Get Started Guide" which contains step-by-step instructions for all student applicant populations.

You will need to complete an application for admission to the college first. Click here to apply. Once you receive your notification of acceptance, contact Transient / Guest Students for assistance with course selection and next steps.

Many students in high school career-technical programs are eligible for college credit at Columbus State. First, you will need to click here to Apply for Admission. After receiving your letter of acceptance, you will email sminton@cscc.edu for instructions on how to enroll and receive possible college credit for some of your coursework.

If you are currently enrolled in College Credit Plus and wish to continue on at Columbus State after completing high school, click here for detailed instructions. If you are interested in taking classes while you are in high school, please visit the Dual Credit/College Credit Plus page for more details to help you get started.

The placement test determines the appropriate course level placement for first term students. You may be exempt from taking some or all sections of the test if you have qualifying ACT, SAT, AP, or CLEP scores or have transcripts from another college or university. Click here for details.

No, these tests are not required for admission to Columbus State. However, ACT and SAT scores can be submitted and may be utilized for placement purposes. Click here for details.

Need help navigating the ACT and/or the SAT process? Click here to view the ACT Prep Guide or here to view the SAT Prep Guide. These guides will walk you through the process, from test registration to preparing for the exams to receiving your scores.

If you will be transfering to Columbus State to seek a degree, click here to be taken to the "Transfer Student" page.

If you will be taking courses at Columbus State to transfer back to your home institution, click here to be taken to the “Transient/Guest” student.

Send transcripts to:

Columbus State Community College
 ATTN: College Transcripts
PO Box 1609
Columbus OH 43216-1609

Yes. Final, official high school transcripts and/or GED records must also be sent if required for your program of study, scholarships, financial aid verification, or to meet prerequisites for programs or courses.

Send transcripts to:

Columbus State Community College
ATTN: High School Transcripts
PO Box 1609
Columbus OH 43216-1609

Yes. Students may schedule classes at any Columbus State location where offered and in combination with online offerings. View classes that are offer both in person and online by clicking here.

Columbus State isn't exactly free, but our tuition is among the lowest in the region. In fact, about 76% of our students take on zero college debt. Our tuition is about $5,388 a year for a full-time student. Many students can completely cover a year at Columbus State with financial aid and scholarships.

Here are three tips to pay for school:

• Fill out your FAFSA. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is your key to a variety of student aid programs, including grants, loans, scholarships, and work-study. For many students, the aid they get from the FAFSA will completely cover a year at Columbus State. Even if you think you don't qualify for federal student aid, complete FAFSA anyway because it can open doors to other funding sources that require a completed FAFSA. Apply for Financial Aid
• Scholarships: Don't forget scholarships! Every year, thousands of dollars in scholarships go unclaimed. Find specialized scholarships for students studying STEM, manufacturing, or IT. Or look through our Scholarship Application Portal for the scholarship that best fits you. Think you have to get straight A's or be a high school student to qualify for scholarships? Think again. Our scholarships are awarded adults and recent high school grads for academic achievement, community involvement, certain majors like STEM, IT, and healthcare, for financial need, or a combination of all of the above. Find Scholarships
• Save Money with Transfer Programs: You can complete the first two years of your bachelor's degree by earning an associate degree at Columbus State, then transferring to a four-year college. Two years with our low tuition gets you closer to that debt-free degree. Transfer Degrees

Please contact one of our Admissions Specialists or visit us in the Admissions Department by  clicking here.

This mean you have already been entered into the system, and have been assigned an account and password. Click on the “Forgot username and/or password” link on the application login page, and enter your email address to have your username and a link to reset your password sent to you. If you continue to have difficulties, please contact an Admissions Specialist or visit our Admissions Department by clicking here.

The first step is to check that your application was submitted, which is done by clicking the “submit” button at the bottom of the completed application. You can check your application status by logging back into your application account. (Be sure to use the left side labeld "Log In" and not the right side labeld "Create Account")

You can also contact an Admissions Specialist or visit our Admissions Department by clicking here.

Please check the email account that you used when you created the application for a communication from Columbus State within 1-2 business days of submitting your application. The letter that you receive will indicate your next steps.

If you receive an acceptance letter, you will want to continue with the rest of the steps in the enrollment process that can be found on the "Get Started Guide" by clicking here.

If you receive communication that is requesting additional information or documentation, please submit the requested information as soon as possible so that your application can finish being processed.

If you are unclear about what information is being requested, please contact an Admissions Specialist or visit our Admissions Department by clicking here.

You can find your selective service number online at www.sss.gov, or by calling 847-688-6888. If you are a male between the ages of 18 and 26 and have not registered for a selective service number, you can register at the time of inquiry.

Application deadlines for upcoming semesters can be found on the Admissions homepage.

Yes! You can call, email, or meet with an Admissions Specialists for assistance with any questions you might have before applying. If you prefer to meet with an Admissions Specialist, meetings are available on a walk-in basis.

Click here for Admissions Specilaists contact information and walk-in hours and locations.