How to get started
Welcome to Community Colleges of Spokane!
It's easy to get started with your college education here -- just click on each easy step or watch our video.
Have you previously taken credit classes at CCS or are you transferring from another college or university? Read this!
Returning students
If you previously took credit classes at SCC, SFCC or an IEL education center. . .
1. Complete our Student Update form. Contact the Registration Office at SCC (509-533-8860) or SFCC (509-533-3305).
2. You will receive an e-mail message via the student portal, MyBigfoot, about testing (if necessary) and registration for classes.
If you are transferring from another college or university. . .
1. Apply online or stop by your college or education center Admissions Office and obtain a Student Identification Number (SID). Note: There is a $25 nonrefundable application fee that must be paid before you can complete the remainder of our admissions and registration process.
2. If you plan to attend our college for more than one quarter, you have two options:
Take our placement tests in writing, reading and math for appropriate class selection.
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SFCC/IEL students complete our online Prerequisite form (link coming soon). All students (SCC, SFCC and IEL) must provide an unofficial transcript from their former college or university. Then ask your school to send an official transcript to your college or education center Admissions Office. Check our student portal, MyBigfoot, periodically for status reports on your transcript submission. Once completed, you can then obtain a registration time and register for classes. Note: We will need your official transcript on file before you can register for second quarter.
3. If you are only attending our college for one quarter (eg, summer quarter) and the classes you want do not have math or English prerequisites, you can obtain a registration time and register for classes.
However, if there are math or English prerequisities, you have two options:
Take our placement tests in writing, reading and math for appropriate class selection.
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SFCC/IEL students complete our online Prerequisite form (link coming soon). All students (SCC, SFCC and IEL) must provide an unofficial transcript from their former college or university. Then ask your school to send an official transcript to your college or education center Admissions Office. Check our student portal, MyBigfoot, periodically for status reports on your transcript submission. Once received and reviewed, you can then obtain a registration time and register for classes.
Questions? Call your college or education center Admissions Office:
SCC: (509) 533-8020
SFCC: (509) 533-3365
IEL: (509) 279-6000
Choose a program
Community Colleges of Spokane offers more than 140 degree and certificate programs through Spokane Community College, Spokane Falls Community College and the Institute for Extended Learning including career-technical and liberal arts-transfer programs.
Once you've selected a program, be sure to remember it. You'll need this information as you complete your application for admission and proceed through our testing and registration processes!
Undecided? No worries! You can indicate this on our admissions application form and work with a counselor or academic adviser to choose a field of study.
Note: Some career-technical programs have additional application requirements. Please check with your program of interest for this information. In addition, some programs also may have wait lists. Your Counseling Center has up-to-date information about program wait lists.
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Types of programs
Career-technical? Liberal arts-transfer? What does it all mean?
Career-technical programs offer hands-on training that can lead to satisfying jobs in high-demand fields. Our career-technical programs span a broad range of professions -- health sciences, environmental science, architecture and construction, applied visual arts, business, education, aerospace and manufacturing, public safety, transportation, hospitality and design.
Transfer degrees prepare students for just that -- transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor's degree. We work closely with public and private schools in Washington to make our students' transfer experience as easy and successful as possible.
CCS transfer degree requirements
Associate of arts degree CCS 1105
Associate of science-transfer degree (bioengineering & chemical pre-engineering
CCS 1122
Associate of science-transfer degree (biology education) CCS 1119
Associate of science-transfer degree (biological sciences, environmental/resource sciences, chemistry, geology & earth sciences) CCS 1108
Associate of science-transfer degree (chemistry education) CCS 1115
Associate of science degree (computer science, physics & atmospheric science) CCS 1107
Associate of science-transfer degree (computer & electrical pre-engineering)
CCS 1109
Associate of science-transfer degree (general science education) CCS 1114
Associate of science-transfer degree (mechanical/civil/aeronautical/industrial pre-engineering) CCS 1121
Associate of science-transfer degree (physics education) CCS 1116
Associate in biology DTA/MRP CCS 1124
Associate in business direct transfer agreement CCS 1110
Associate in earth science education DTA/MRP CCS 1125
Associate in elementary education direct transfer agreement CCS 1111
Associate in math education direct transfer agreement CCS 1118
Associate in pre-nursing direct transfer agreement CCS 1117
CCS Information Nights
Want to go to college but don't know where to start?
Attend a Community Colleges of Spokane INFORMATION NIGHT and find out how easy it is to get started at Spokane Community College, Spokane Falls Community College or an Institute for Extended Learning education center. Learn about financial aid, the admissions process, how to choose a program of study and much, much more. CCS Information Nights are open to anyone interested in going to college -- and, best of all, they’re FREE!
All programs begin at 6 p.m.
SPOKANE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Student Services Building 15
Information: 509.533.8020 |
SPOKANE FALLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SUB, Bldg. 17
Information: 509.533.3500 |
IEL EDUCATION CENTERS:
Colville, Inchelium, Ione, Newport, Pullman and Republic |
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Apply for admission
ADMISSIONS APPLICATION DEADLINES: 2012-13
Spring quarter 2013
Starts: Monday, April 1
Apply by: March 11
Summer quarter 2013
Starts: Monday, July 1
Apply by: June 10
Have you previously attended one of our community colleges or another college or university?
Running Start
Our priority application deadline is three weeks prior to the start of the quarter you would like to attend.
If we receive your application after the priority deadline, it will be rolled over to the next quarter.
New students can apply online or by visiting one of our Admissions Offices.
There is a $25 nonrefundable application fee. You won't be able to complete your admission, testing and registration processes until this fee has been processed, so once you receive your Student Identification Number (SID),please send your $25 fee, with this SID, to your college or center Admissions Office.
When your application has been processed, you'll receive a letter regarding placement testing for classes, academic counseling, orientation and registration.
Note: Some of our career-technical programs have additional application requirements. Please check with your program of interest for this information.
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Returning students
If you previously took credit classes at SCC, SFCC or an IEL education center. . .
1. Complete our Student Update form. Contact the Registration Office at SCC (509-533-8860) or SFCC (509-533-3305).
2. You will receive an e-mail message via the student portal, MyBigfoot, about testing (if necessary) and registration for classes.
If you are transferring from another college or university. . .
1. Apply online or stop by your college or education center Admissions Office and obtain a Student Identification Number (SID). Note: There is a $25 nonrefundable application fee that must be paid before you can complete the remainder of our admissions and registration process.
2. If you plan to attend our college for more than one quarter, you have two options:
Take our placement tests in writing, reading and math for appropriate class selection.
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SFCC/IEL students complete our online Prerequisite form (link coming soon). All students (SCC, SFCC and IEL) must provide an unofficial transcript from their former college or university. Then ask your school to send an official transcript to your college or education center Admissions Office. Check our student portal, MyBigfoot, periodically for status reports on your transcript submission. Once completed, you can then obtain a registration time and register for classes. Note: We will need your official transcript on file before you can register for second quarter.
3. If you are only attending our college for one quarter (eg, summer quarter) and the classes you want do not have math or English prerequisites, you can obtain a registration time and register for classes.
However, if there are math or English prerequisities, you have two options:
Take our placement tests in writing, reading and math for appropriate class selection.
OR
SFCC/IEL students complete our online Prerequisite form (link coming soon). All students (SCC, SFCC and IEL) must provide an unofficial transcript from their former college or university. Then ask your school to send an official transcript to your college or education center Admissions Office. Check our student portal, MyBigfoot, periodically for status reports on your transcript submission. Once received and reviewed, you can then obtain a registration time and register for classes.
Questions? Call your college or education center Admissions Office:
SCC: (509) 533-8020
SFCC: (509) 533-3365
IEL: (509) 279-6000
Apply for financial aid
There are many ways to finance your college education -- and financial aid is one of the most common.
To apply for federal and state financial aid, you must:
1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at www.fafsa.gov. You will need to list the Federal School Code for the school you plan to attend.
SCC: 003793
SFCC: 009544
Attention, IEL credit students!
Complete the FAFSA at least three weeks before the Priority Funding Date.
2. Complete the Data Form: 2012-13
3. The Financial Aid Office may e-mail you a request for additional information. Please keep your e-mail address updated with the Financial Aid Office. Return any requested documents within 10 business days.
4. You can check on the status of your financial aid application on the financial aid portal.
5. IMPORTANT! All requested documents must be received by the Priority Funding Date for your application to be reviewed for the upcoming quarter.
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Attention, IEL students!
If you are enrolled in one of these programs, use the Spokane Community College Federal School Code (003793).
| Accounting assistant |
Accounting clerk |
Health unit coordinator |
| Pharmacy technician |
Associate degree-nursing |
Invasive cardio technology |
| Practical nursing |
Dental assisting |
Medical assistant |
| Radiology technology |
Emergency medical tech |
Noninvasive cardio technology |
| Respiratory care |
Health info technology |
Ophthalmic dispensing |
| Surgical technology |
Health record clerk |
Outpatient medical coder |
| Vision care technology |
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All other IEL students should enter the Spokane Falls Community College Federal School Code (009544).
Important financial aid dates
Financial aid applications should be submitted on or before the Priority Funding Date for each quarter. The Financial Aid Office continues to accept applications after Priority Funding Dates, but students should be prepared to pay for tuition, books and living expenses for the quarter. If eligible, students will receive financial aid retroactive to the start of the quarter.
PRIORITY FUNDING DATES: 2012-13
| Fall quarter 2012 |
April 16, 2012 |
| Spring quarter 2013 |
Feb. 15, 2013 |
| Summer quarter 2013 |
April 19, 2013 |
| Fall quarter 2013 |
April 19, 2013 |
TUITION DUE DATES: 2012-13
| Spring quarter 2013 |
March 7, 2013 |
| Summer quarter 2013 |
June 6, 2013 |
Satisfactory Academic Progress policy
Watch this video about Satisfactory Academic Progress!
To be eligible for financial aid, students must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress. Satisfactory Academic Progress will be evaluated each quarter the student is enrolled. For students returning after a break in enrollment, Satisfactory Academic Progress is evaluated for the most recent quarters attended at SCC, SFCC or both. This policy applies to ALL periods of enrollment whether or not the student previously received financial aid. Transfer credits are included.
Credits
To maintain eligibility for financial aid, students must complete the minimum number of credits listed in the Financial Aid Warning column below.
| CENSUS DAY ENROLLMENT |
FINANCIAL AID WARNING |
FINANCIAL AID SUSPENSION |
| Full time: 12 or more credits |
6-11 credits |
5 or fewer credits |
| 3/4 time: 9-11 credits |
6-8 credits |
5 or fewer credits |
| 1/2 time: 6-8 credits |
N/A |
5 or fewer credits |
| < 1/2 time: 1-5 credits |
N/A |
Less than all credits |
Students must earn a quarterly grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 or better to receive financial aid funding. They must have a minimum 2.00 cumulative college level GPA at the end of their sixth (6th) quarter of attendance. Students who fail to meet this requirement will be placed on Financial Aid Warning or Suspension.
Pace of progression toward maximum time frame
Students must maintain a pace of progression by completing a minimum of 67 percent of all attempted credits to complete a degree within the maximum time frame allowed for receipt of financial aid.
Attempted credits are based on enrollment level on the tenth (10th) day of each quarter. All attempted courses are evaluated to determine completed credits, including those with I, W, Z or 0.0 grades. All transfer credits accepted are counted toward the maximum time frames allowed.
Students who fail to meet these requirements are placed on Financial Aid Warning or Suspension.
A student's pace of progression is determined using the following fomula:
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Maximum timeframe
Financial aid funding is available for cumulative attempted credits up to 125 percent of the credits required to complete a student's degree or certificate program. Refer to the SCC or SFCC website for specific programs and credit maximums. Remedial credits and courses below the 100 level are excluded from the cumulative credits attempted up to a maximum of 45 remedial credits.
Financial Aid Warning
Students who fail to meet the credit, grade point average or pace of progression Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements will be placed on Financial Aid Warning. Students placed on Financial Aid Warning may receive financial aid for one additional quarter.
Financial Aid Suspension
Students whose aid has been suspended and not eligible for future financial aid. Financial Aid Suspension occurs when:
In the quarter of attendance, a student on Financial Aid Warning or probation, does not complete:
The credits required for their enrollment level OR
67 percent of their attempted credits (pace of progression) OR
Does not earn a quarterly 2.00 GPA.
A student officially or unofficially withdraws from all classes. Students who withdraw before the publicized last day to withdraw may owe a portioin or all of their financial aid back to the financial aid program.
A student's cumulative college-level GPA is below 2.00 at the end of the sixth (6th) quarter.
Financial aid Satisfactory Academic Progress appeal
Students placed on Financial Aid Suspension may submit an appeal if they failed to make satisfactory academic progress due to extraordinary circumstances. Appeal forms are available online or at one of our Financial Aid Offices. Students are limited to two (2) Satsifactory Academic Progress appeals.
Financial aid probation
If the student's appeal is approved, he/she is placed on Financial Aid Probation. The student's financial aid will be reinstated; however, as part of the approval, some conditions for reinstatement may be imposed. If a student does not meet the conditions of probation and reinstatement, he/she will be suspended and lose eligibility for financial aid.
No longer eligible for financial aid
Students who have completed two CCS degrees and/or certificates or have attempted three programs regardless of completion. If it is mathematically impossible to meet pace of progression requirements, consideration for reinstatement of financial aid will be denied.
Repeat courses
Students who do not pass a course with a GPA of 2.00 or better may receive financial aid once to repeat the course failed. Students who DO successfully pass a course may be paid once to retake it.
Tuition Installment Payment Plan
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The Tuition Installment Payment Plan allows students to pay for their college education in three, interest-free installments. The plan covers tuition and class fees for the current quarter. There are several requirements:
1. You must be enrolled in at least 12 credits
2. There is a quarterly $30 nonrefundable enrollment fee. You must re-apply at the Cashiers Office every quarter.
3. The dollar amount listed on the TIPP enrollment form cannot be adjusted for additional tuition and fees if you add classes.
The last day to enroll in the plan each quarter is:
| Spring 2013 |
March 7, 2013 |
| Summer 2013 |
TIPP not offered summer quarter |
To enroll:
1. Fill out a TIPP enrollment form, availabe at your college or center Cashiers Office.
2. The first payment and the $30 enrollment fee are paid at the time your register for classes.
3. Payments can be made by check, cash or Visa/Master Card.
4. Payments are due by the first of the month. If a payment isn't received by the first business day of the month, you will be dropped from the TIPP program, ineligible for TIPP in future quarters, and subject to registration policies for students with unpaid balances and disenrolled from classes.
5. Once enrolled in TIPP, you are responsible for all additional tuition and fees if you add classes. If you drop a class, and it generates a refund of tuition and/or fees, it will be applied to your outstanding balance.
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Ways to pay
TIPP payment calendar
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TIPP payment schedule
| Payment |
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Winter quarter |
Spring quarter |
| 1st installment |
At registration |
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At registration: |
| 2nd installment |
Sept. 4 |
Jan. 2, 2013 |
April 1, 2013 |
| 3rd installment |
Oct. 1 |
Feb. 1, 2013 |
May 2, 2013 |
Veterans
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Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible for a partial or complete tuition waiver as a veteran or as a spouse or child of a veteran.
For information about these potential tuition waivers and to learn more about veterans' educational services at Community Colleges of Spokane, contact your campus Veterans Services Office. (Note: IEL students are welcome to contact SFCC Veterans Services).
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GI Bill
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Worker retraining and WorkFirst
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Worker retraining
Worker Retraining provides job training for dislocated workers, people on unemployment, those facing imminent layoffs, displaced homemakers and the formerly self-employed. Worker Retraining funds also may be available for employees who, in order to remain employed, need to obtain new skills.
Eligible students receive career counseling and retraining in a variety of career and technical fields, and assistance with tuition and books also may be available.
WorkFirst
WorkFirst is designed to help Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) or post-TANF working parents move into better paying jobs, providing free tuition and assistance with child care to eligible students.
WorkFirst financial aid can be renewed each quarter. However, students cannot receive federal financial aid and WorkFirst financial aid at the same time.
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SCC WORKER RETRAINING
Lair-Student Center room 0112, Bldg. 6
Phone: (509) 533-8056 or 1-800-248-5644, ext. 8056
E-mail: rphilo@scc.spokane.edu
SFCC WORKER RETRAINING
SUB room 105, Bldg. 17
Phone: (509) 533-3521
E-mail: LindaKP@spokanefalls.edu
IEL BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY TRAINING DIVISION
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Placement testing
Our placement tests in math, writing and reading help us direct you to classes where you can experience the greatest academic success. You won't be able to register until you have completed this step.
There is a nonrefundable $30 test fee that can be paid at the Cashiers Office prior to your test time.
Following your test, staff will be available to review your scores with you and help you get started on the next step -- getting registered for classes! You'll also have the opportunity to sign up for an orientation session after your test.
You can make an appointment and take your placement test at SCC, SFCC or any of our IEL education centers.
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Test days and times
SPOKANE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SCC Learning Resources Center, Bldg. 16
(509) 533-7074
E-mail: scctesting@scc.spokane.edu
Schedule your SCC placement test online
* Testing sessions are by appointment only; some evening and Saturday sessions also are available.
SPOKANE FALLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SFCC SUB rooms 140-141, Bldg. 17
(509) 533-3401
E-mail: SFCCtesting_ctr@spokanefalls.edu
Schedule your SFCC placement test online
* Evening and Saturday testing sessions are by appointment only.
INSTITUTE FOR EXTENDED LEARNING CENTERS
Schedule your IEL placement testing appointment online.
Daytime -- Monday-Thursday (except holidays)
Check-in is 8 a.m.
Evening -- First Wednesday of the month (except holidays and in July and August)
Check-in is 5 p.m.
Saturday * -- Jan. 21, Feb. 18, March 10, April 21, May 19, June 9, Sept. 8, Oct. 20, Nov. 17 or Dec. 8
Check-in is 9 a.m.
* By appointment only
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Orientation and counseling
Orientation is worth it!
Our orientation program gives you the tools needed for success in college .
New Student Orientation (NSO) is mandatory for new students. It gives new students a general overview of campus services; information about student life, activities and clubs; instructional technology used on campus; and academic counseling and advising for first quarter classes. Sign up for New Student Orientation following your placement test.
Academic counseling
Our counselors are here to:
1. help students meet their educational goals
2. offer career counseling
3. answer transfer questions
4. work with students in addressing issues that affect academic success
5. provide personal and transitional counseling
To schedule an appointment, call or stop by one of our offices.
SCC counseling
SFCC counseling
IEL counseling
Contact us
SFCC COUNSELING CENTER
SUB room 211 on the upper concourse, Bldg. 17
Phone: (509) 533-3525
SCC COUNSELING CENTER *
Student Services Building 15
Phone: (509) 533-7026
Note: Effective fall quarter,SCC counselors will be located in the following buildings:
| SCC Main Building 1 room 220J |
| SCC Lair-Student Center room 115C |
| SCC Health Science Building 9 room 134A |
| Jenkins Wellness Center room 135, Bldg. 7 |
| SCC Student Services Building 15 room 120 |
INSTITUTE FOR EXTENDED LEARNING
| Spokane |
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| Adult Education Center |
(509) 533-4600 |
| Hillyard Center |
(509) 533-8580 |
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| Colville Center |
(509) 279-6709 - (509) 685-2125
1-800-276-8040 |
| Inchelium Center |
(509) 279-6300 - (509) 722-3702 |
| Ione Center |
(509) 279-6954 - (509) 442-4290 |
| Newport Center |
(509) 533-8507 - (509) 447-3835 |
| Pullman Center |
(509) 279-4002 - (509) 332-2706
1-888-743-4767 |
| Republic Center |
(509) 279-6405 - (509) 775-3675 |
SCC orientation schedule
Information: 533-8319
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
(Mandatory; noncredit) |
FIRST YEAR INTRODUCTION (FYI)
(Optional; for credit) |
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All orientations take place in the SCC Lair-Student Center, Bldg. 6. Check-in is 10:30 a.m. (Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.) unless otherwise noted. Information: 533-8319
May 20, 21,22, 23, 28, 29 and 30
June 12, 13, 14
June 15 (Saturday -- 8:30 a.m. check-in)
August 13, 14, 15, 27, 28 and 29
September 10 and 11
Sign up following your assessment test at the SCC Assessment Center: 533-7074.
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SFCC orientation schedule
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
(Mandatory; noncredit) |
FIRST YEAR INTRODUCTION (FYI)
(Optional; for credit) |
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For spring quarter
Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013
1 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 26
1 p.m.
Tuesday, March 5
1 p.m.
Saturday, March 9
1 p.m.
Thursday, March 21
9 a.m.
Sign up following your placement test.
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Register
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IEL orientation schedules
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
(Mandatory; noncredit) |
FIRST YEAR INTRODUCTION (FYI)
(Optional; for credit) |
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IEL Colville and Newport Centers
All sessions begin at 9 a.m.
Fall
Sept. 7, 2012
Oct. 19, 2012
Nov. 16, 2012
Dec. 7, 2012
Winter
Jan. 18, 2013
Feb. 8, 2013
Feb. 22, 2013
March 8, 2013
Spring/Summer
April 19, 2013
May 3, 2013
May 17, 2013
June 7, 2013
July 18, 2013
Aug. 8, 2013
Sign up following your placement test.
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IEL Colville Center *
Tuesday, Sept. 13
8:30 a.m. to noon
Register
* Inchelium, Ione, Pullman and Republic students can participate by interactive television.
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CCS Information Nights
Want to go to college but don't know where to start?
Attend a Community Colleges of Spokane INFORMATION NIGHT and find out how easy it is to get started at Spokane Community College, Spokane Falls Community College or an Institute for Extended Learning education center. Learn about financial aid, the admissions process, how to choose a program of study and much, much more. CCS Information Nights are open to anyone interested in going to college -- and, best of all, they’re FREE!
All programs begin at 6 p.m.
SPOKANE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Student Services Building 15
Information: 509.533.8020 |
SPOKANE FALLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SUB, Bldg. 17
Information: 509.533.3500 |
IEL EDUCATION CENTERS:
Colville, Inchelium, Ione, Newport, Pullman and Republic |
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Student privacy
All information shared with a counselor is held in the strictest confidence unless:
1. you contemplate injuring yourself or other people
2. you committed or intend to commit a crime or harmful act
3. you are thought to be involved in child abuse
4. you are thought to be involved in abuse of a dependent adult
5. you find it necessary to file suit against another counselor
6. a court issues a subpoena demanding release of information.
You are assured of receiving competent, professional counseling. If you have a complaint about the quality of counseling you are receiving, please talk to the counselor first. If the two of you cannot resolve your concerns, you should contact your dean of student services.
Please see each counselor individually for his or her personal philosophy statements, or see their statements on their web pages. You should also read the CCS Students Rights and Responsibilities.
You have the right to terminate services with any counselor at any time and seek the services of another counselor.
Register for classes
Now that you've met with a counselor or academic adviser and have an ed plan, there are several ways to choose and register for classes.
Remember, though, you won't be able to register until you've completed our application and testing processes!
- Login to use Schedule Planner to plan your schedule before registering for classes.
- Use the quarterly class schedule for a complete list of quarterly classes available.
- Pursuing a degree? Click on the Programs tab for detailed information about our degree and certificate course requirements.
- Need more information? Access the entire CCS Catalog online.
- Login to use Web Registration to register for or to drop classes if you know the item number for each class.
- Is the class you need full? Refer to Waitlist Information to keep track of possible openings.
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Pay your tuition and fees
You are responsible for full tuition and fee payments on their payment due dates. There are several ways to pay your tuition: Tuition Installment Payment Plan, credit card or personal checks/money orders.
Although you may have applied for financial aid, it does not constitute payment. If your financial aid has been granted and sent to our Cashiers Office, it automatically will be applied to your class registration two weeks prior to the tuition due date. HOWEVER, it is up to you to check if there is a remaining amount due and pay this balance.
There are a couple of other things to remember as well:
1. Work-study funds cannot be used to pay tuition or fees.
2. Awards from the following fund sources can be used to pay tuition and fees:
Federal Ford Direct Loans
Federal Pell Grant
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
Academic Competitiveness Grant
Tuition Grant
Tuition Waiver
Student Activities Grant
Washington State Need Grant
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Tuition payment options
There are four convenient payment methods:
1. Online, using a Visa or MasterCard. SCC or SFCC / IEL
2. By check or money order at your college or education center's Cashiers Office:
SCC: Max Snyder Building, Bldg. 50, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
SFCC: SUB lower concourse, Bldg. 17, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
IEL education centers
3. By check or money order, mailing your payment to the Cashiers Office at your college or education center:
SCC Cashiers Office
MS 2155 1810 N. Greene St.
PO Box 6000
Spokane, WA 99217-6000
SFCC Cashiers Office
MS 3171 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive
PO Box 6000
Spokane, WA 99224-600
IEL education centers
Tuition Installment Payment Plan
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The Tuition Installment Payment Plan allows students to pay for their college education in three, interest-free installments. The plan covers tuition and class fees for the current quarter. There are several requirements:
1. You must be enrolled in at least 12 credits
2. There is a quarterly $30 nonrefundable enrollment fee. You must re-apply at the Cashiers Office every quarter.
3. The dollar amount listed on the TIPP enrollment form cannot be adjusted for additional tuition and fees if you add classes.
The last day to enroll in the plan each quarter is:
| Spring 2013 |
March 7, 2013 |
| Summer 2013 |
TIPP not offered summer quarter |
To enroll:
1. Fill out a TIPP enrollment form, availabe at your college or center Cashiers Office.
2. The first payment and the $30 enrollment fee are paid at the time your register for classes.
3. Payments can be made by check, cash or Visa/Master Card.
4. Payments are due by the first of the month. If a payment isn't received by the first business day of the month, you will be dropped from the TIPP program, ineligible for TIPP in future quarters, and subject to registration policies for students with unpaid balances and disenrolled from classes.
5. Once enrolled in TIPP, you are responsible for all additional tuition and fees if you add classes. If you drop a class, and it generates a refund of tuition and/or fees, it will be applied to your outstanding balance.
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TIPP payment calendar
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TIPP payment schedule
| Payment |
Fall quarter |
Winter quarter |
Spring quarter |
| 1st installment |
At registration |
At registration: |
At registration: |
| 2nd installment |
Sept. 4 |
Jan. 2, 2013 |
April 1, 2013 |
| 3rd installment |
Oct. 1 |
Feb. 1, 2013 |
May 2, 2013 |
Buy course materials
Our college stores are your source for new, used, rental and e-books; reference books and study tools; basic school supplies; art, engineering and nursing supplies; required course supplies; computer software and media; and gifts, cards and convenience items.
We also carry a fine line of "SasquatchWear," college wear and imprinted souvenirs.
You can buy course materials in the store or online. We encourage you to do this before the quarter starts to avoid the rush! You can access your materials list through your schedule page (follow the link at the bottom of the page). Bring your schedule with you so our staff can help you select the right books.
And at the end of each quarter -- usually the last five days -- you can sell back your books for a portion of your purchase price; sell them, using a link on our website; or swap them with other students using the online student swap.
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Buy/Sell/Swap program
At the end of the quarter, a textbook buy-back is offered. It usually begins on or before Study Day and runs four days. Buyback dates are posted on SCC, SFCC and the IEL's online college store sites.
Students also can get a buyback quote through their online college store and it's possible to search private classified listings between students. Buyback is available every day through the college stores' websites and their partnership with a used book company.
Purchase and refund policies
Purchases
The college store accepts VISA and MasterCard. We cannot accept two-party checks and non-imprinted checks.
Emergency textbook loans may be available through the Financial Aid Office.
Buy your books before the beginning of each quarter to avoid the rush! Bring your class schedule if you need assistance from store staff.
Refunds
Full refunds will be given through the 15th day of each quarter with proof of a drop or withdrawal.
Only course materials purchased for the current quarter are returnable, providing the following conditions are met:
General merchandise and trade books purchased from the college store and returned within five days from the date of purchase with the original receipt/packing slip are eligible for a refund. No refunds are allowed after five days from the date of purchase.
Clearance items are nonrefundable. All sales on these items are final.
Defective merchandise will be replaced if returned within two weeks of purchase with the original receipt.
Refunds or exchanges are NOT given on: Open course packets; career planning packets; batteries; headsets; graduation announcements; blue books; scantrons; movie, LaserQuest and Silverwood tickets; and special orders or shipping fees. Once opened, stethoscopes or sphygmomanometers, photography supplies, computer software, art, engineering, nursing and interior design kits will not be refunded or exchanged. Items that have been damaged are refundable.
Refunds are issued using the tender indicated on the receipt of purchase.Original receipt/packing slip and valid student ID are required for all refunds and exchanges.
All refunds must be in new, unused condition and must have all original packaging, tags, accessories, labels and paperwork.If an item was shrink-wrapped, a fee will apply.
Course materials may not be returned after a class has ended. Rental course materials follow the same refund guidelines.
Through the fifth day of each quarter, a restocking fee of 20 percent will be applied to course materials returned with proof or drop or withdrawal.
Digital textbooks purchased at our college stores are nonrefundable
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SFCC Art Gallery exhibit: Todd Kelly
Tai chi workshop
SCC student success workshop: Parenting 2
Tai chi
AA Degree Advising Session
SCC student success workshop: Time Management
CCS 60 Minutes with Christine: Chat with the Chancellor
Newport Center Running Start information night | 30 SCC Conference on Human Rights: AIDS -- An Update, the AIDS Memorial Quilt and More
AIDS Memorial Quilt viewing
SFCC Art Gallery exhibit: Todd Kelly
WSU Transfer Rep @ SFCC
SFCC concert: Singer Brett Hite
SCC student success workshop: Nutritional Brain Power
Beacon Hill Reading Series: An Evening of Prose
International Film Festival: The Hedgehog (France) | 1 AIDS Memorial Quilt viewing
SFCC Art Gallery exhibit: Todd Kelly
Cinco de Mayo celebration: Pinata workshop
Student success workshop: Understanding the AA Degree
ASG candidates forum
Baseball
SCC student success workshop: Career Planning
CCS 60 Minutes with Christine: Chat with the Chancellor | 2 Summer Quarter parking passes available
SFCC Art Gallery exhibit: Todd Kelly
Cinco de Mayo speaker
SCC student success workshop: Test Taking
SCC student success workshop: Ways to Increase Your Credit Score | 3 SFCC Art Gallery exhibit: Todd Kelly
Colville Ceneter arts and crafts festival
Academic Standards Workshop @ SFCC
Cinco de Mayo carnaval
Gamvers Club
Student planetarium show | 4 Colville Ceneter arts and crafts festival
Baseball | 5 |
| 6 SFCC Art Gallery exhibit: Todd Kelly
Service-learning Club event: Louisiana Service Trip
Anime Club movie: Steam Boy
SCC student success workshop: Learning Strategies
Washington Secretary of State visit | 7 SFCC Art Gallery exhibit: Todd Kelly
Whitworth Evening Transfer Rep @ SFCC
CCS 60 Minutes with Christine: Chat with the Chancellor
Asian and Pacific Month celebration
Speaker: "Muslim Journeys" with Mamdouh El-Aarag
SCC student success workshop: Nutritional Brain Power
International Film Festival: After Shock (China) | 8 Spring Communication Conference: He Said, She Said -- Improving Gender Communication in the Workplac
SFCC Art Gallery exhibit: Todd Kelly
Career fair
EWU Transfer Rep @ SFCC
Blactivities Week: Karaoke
Asian and Pacific Month celebration: Learn how to make the Chinese dish Ma-Po-To
SFCC music faculty concert
Student success workshop: Plan My Schedule and Registration
Academic Standards Workshop @ SFCC
SCC student success workshop: Procrastination | 9 Pizza, Pop and Power Tools
Gonzaga Transfer Rep @ SFCC
SFCC Art Gallery exhibit: Todd Kelly
SCC Job Club presents: Financial Management Tips
AA Degree Advising Session
SCC student success workshop: Math Skills | 10 SFCC Art Gallery exhibit: Todd Kelly
Blactivities Month: Talent show
Wellness event
Gamers Club game day | 11 | 12 |
| 13 Current Student Summer/Fall Registration Begins for students with over 30 credits*
SFCC Job Club presents: Perfect Your Resume Today | 14 Child care is available for summer quarter!
Falls Christian Fellowship speaker: Middle Eastern Perspectives of Christianity
SCC student success workshop: Time Management
Student success workshop: MLA/APA citation
International Film Festival: Yossi (Israel) | 15 Current Student Summer/Fall Registration Begins for students with 0-29 credits*
Child care is available for summer quarter!
Open forum: SUB remodeling project
Applied Technology Club speaker: Susanne Croft
Orlando's theme week: Latin/Caribbean
Student success workshop: Making a Come-back
SCC student success workshop: Procrastination | 16 Child care is available for summer quarter!
Second annual Collegiate DECA Summit: You Are the Key to Your Success -- Social Media and Marketing
Asian and Pacific Month celebration: Hawaii Day luau
Asian and Pacific Month celebration: Dumpling and eggrolls
Hagan Foundation Center for the Humanities at SCC film: Reveal the Path
Orlando's theme week: Latin/Caribbean
Tai chi
Comedian Prashanth Vankataramanujum
SCC Job Club presents: Dress for Success and Professional Profiles
The Foster System and the Education Experience | 17 Child care is available for summer quarter!
16th annual Pow Wow
Academic Standards Workshop @ SFCC
Orlando's theme week: Latin/Caribbean
AA Degree Advising Session
16th annual Pow Wow
SCC Players: R.U.R (Rossum's Universal Robots) | 18 Child care is available for summer quarter!
SCC Players: R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots) | 19 Child care is available for summer quarter!
SCC Players: R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots) |
| 20 New student Summer/Fall registration begins
Child care is available for summer quarter!
New student orientation
Spring Fling: Get Ready, Get Set, Get Wet
SCC student success workshop: Text Anxiety | 21 Last Day for Students to Drop Classes
Child care is available for summer quarter!
CCS Board of Trustees meeting
EWU Transfer Rep @ SFCC
New student orientation
Spring Fling: Test Your Might with Your Brights
Guest speaker: Author Jan Cline
SCC student success workshop: Test Taking
ITALIC Meeting
CCS Foundation Board of Directors meeting | 22 Child care is available for summer quarter!
WSU Transfer Rep @ SFCC
New student orientation
Spring Fling: Club Day
Orlando's theme week: Pacific Rim
Student success workshop: Test Taking
Arab Culture Club belly dance/Dabkeh workshop
SCC student success workshop: Learning Strategies | 23 Child care is available for summer quarter!
WGU Transfer Rep @ SFCC
Think and Drink: Digital Evolution of the Neighborhood
New student orientation
Orlando's theme week: Pacific Rim
SCC student success workshop: Career Planning | 24 Child care is available for summer quarter!
Whitworth – Day Transfer Rep @ SFCC
Spring Fling: Level of Difficulty -- Awesomeness
SCC Players: R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots) | 25 Child care is available for summer quarter!
SCC Players: R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots) | 26 Child care is available for summer quarter!
SCC Players: R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots) |
| 27 Child care is available for summer quarter!
Memorial Day
Memorial Day holiday | 28 Child care is available for summer quarter!
New student orientation
SCC student success workshop: How to Save $$
AA Degree Advising Session
SFCC Safety Meeting | 29 Child care is available for summer quarter!
Whitworth Evening Transfer Rep @ SFCC
New student orientation
Whire Harp coffee house
Student success workshop: Financial Aid -- What You Must Know
Arab Culture Club belly dance/Dabkeh workshop
Student spring piano recital
SCC student success workshop: Test Taking | 30 Child care is available for summer quarter!
SCC Job Club presents: Job Hunting Resources for You
New student orientation
New student orientation
SFCC New Student Orientation
Student success workshop: Nutritional Brain Power
SFCC Revelers present: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead | 31 Child care is available for summer quarter!
Spring Fling: Drive-in movie
Gamers Club game day
Entrepreneurship Expo
SFCC Revelers present: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead | 1 Child care is available for summer quarter!
SFCC Revelers present: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead | 2 Child care is available for summer quarter!
SFCC Revelers present: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead |
| 3 Child care is available for summer quarter!
Concert: Community Band | 4 Child care is available for summer quarter!
Secular Association and Revelers Club film: Contact
Open door with President Gullickson
WSU Transfer Rep @ SFCC
Open Door with the President--SUB
SCC student success workshop: Time Management
SFCC New Student Orientation
SCC Job Club presents: Scholarship Research and Career Resources for You | 5 Child care is available for summer quarter!
Gonzaga Transfer Rep @ SFCC
Orlando's: Bruch menu
SCC student success workshop: Tips on Budget Management
Applied Technology Club speaker: Mark Michaelis
AA Degree Advsing Session
SCC student success workshop: Test Taking
Open forum: SUB remodeling project
Student success workshop: Stress Managment | 6 Instructor Briefcase Opens
Tuition Due for Summer Quarter
Child care is available for summer quarter!
WGU Transfer Rep @ SFCC
Orlando's: Bruch menu
SCC student success workshop: Test Anxiety
Arab Culture Club festival
SFCC Revelers present: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead | 7 Child care is available for summer quarter!
Orlando's Dinner-House Bistro
2nd annual Bigfoot Battle: A test of YOUR fitness level
Concert: Lincoln's Beard
Student planetarium show
SFCC Revelers present: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead | 8 Child care is available for summer quarter!
Orlando's Dinner-House Bistro
Associated Women Students family fun day
SFCC Revelers present: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead | 9 Child care is available for summer quarter!
SFCC Revelers present: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead |
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| Date | Event | | Thursday, May 02, 2013 | Summer Quarter parking passes available | | Monday, May 13, 2013 | Current Student Summer/Fall Registration Begins for students with over 30 credits* | | Wednesday, May 15, 2013 | Current Student Summer/Fall Registration Begins for students with 0-29 credits* | | Monday, May 20, 2013 | New student Summer/Fall registration begins | | Tuesday, May 21, 2013 | Last Day for Students to Drop Classes | | Thursday, June 06, 2013 | Instructor Briefcase Opens | | Thursday, June 06, 2013 | Tuition Due for Summer Quarter | | Monday, June 10, 2013 | Summer New Student Admissions Application Deadline (for students with no prior college) | | Monday, June 10, 2013 | Web Registration Unavailable Today | | Friday, June 21, 2013 | Spring Quarter Grades Due | | Saturday, June 22, 2013 | Spring Quarter Grades Available | | Monday, July 01, 2013 | First Day of Summer Quarter | | Monday, July 01, 2013 | Last Day for Web Registration | | Tuesday, July 02, 2013 | ISAC online form required to add a class through 4th day of quarter | | Tuesday, July 02, 2013 | Instructor Signature on ISAC required to add a class | | Monday, July 08, 2013 | 100% Refund ends | | Monday, July 08, 2013 | Last day to add a class without Vice President of Instruction signature | | Monday, July 08, 2013 | Financial Aid Census Date | | Tuesday, July 09, 2013 | Instructor and Vice President of Instruction signature required to add a class | | Monday, July 15, 2013 | Last day to add a class with Instructor and Vice President of Instruction signatures | | Monday, July 15, 2013 | Last day to drop without W on transcript | | Monday, July 15, 2013 | 50% Refund Period Ends | | Monday, July 29, 2013 | Last Day for Students to Drop Classes | | Thursday, August 01, 2013 | Instructor Briefcase Opens | | Thursday, August 15, 2013 | Summer Quarter Ends | | Monday, August 19, 2013 | Summer Quarter Grades Due | | Tuesday, August 20, 2013 | Summer Quarter Grades Available on the Web | | Tuesday, September 03, 2013 | Fall New Student Admissions Application Deadline (for students with no prior college) | | Thursday, September 05, 2013 | Tuition Due for Fall Quarter | | Monday, September 09, 2013 | Web Registration Unavailable Today |
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