Eight Step enrollment process : Spring 2016, Volume 1

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STEPS TO APPLY

1. Apply for Admission: Applications can be completed in the Admissions Office or online. Registration dates and deadlines can be found at www.waynecc.edu/admissions/information-calendar. The second page of the Application is the Residence Status Application which is used to determine in-state or out-of-state residence classification for tuition purposes. Additional information may be required. If necessary, a Part II or Part III residence form will be required.

2. Apply for Financial Aid / Veteran’s Aid: You may qualify for federal or state grants, scholarships, or low interest loans. Apply now at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Deadlines apply for each term, http://www.waynecc.edu/admissions/information-calendar. The Federal School Code is 008216.

3. Submit Official High School and/or College Transcripts: This includes final high school transcripts or High School Equivalency/GED Certification and scores. College level courses taken at institutions in which a grade of “C” or better was earned may be accepted in transfer.

4. Schedule and Take Placement Tests (if necessary): Placement tests for math, reading, writing, and computer skills are used to place students in appropriate level classes. You are encouraged to utilize test review materials that are available on our website at http://www.waynecc.edu/counseling. To schedule testing, please call the Counseling Services Office at 919-739-6732. If you need to request accommodations, please call the Disability Services Counselor at 919-739-6729.

*If you are a NC high school graduate in the last 5 years, have ACT/SAT scores, or have a transfer credit you may not need to take all or part of the placement test.

5. Meet with Counselor for Acceptance to the College: Students completing the placement test will meet with a counselor immediately after testing to review the results. The counselor will also officially accept you into your program of study and assign your academic advisor. If you did not take a placement test, you are required to schedule a time to meet with a counselor for acceptance into the college. This official acceptance makes you eligible to register at the next registration period.

6. Sign up for WCC’s New Student Orientation: All new students should sign up for the New Student Orientation prior to the start date of their first semester. The orientation provides information about key services and programs for first year students and helps to establish a foundation for success in the campus community. Students can sign up for Orientation online at www.waynecc.edu/new-student-orientation.

STEPS TO REGISTER

Once you have completed the steps above, have met with a Counselor and been accepted to the college, then you are ready to register for classes.

1. Meet with Advisor to Register for Classes: All new students are required to meet with their Advisor at the start of their first semester to register for classes.

2. Pay Tuition: Tuition can be paid at the Cashier’s Office located in the Dogwood Building on campus.

3. Get Your Student ID and Parking Sticker: Take your receipt and license plate # to the Student Activities Office (WLC 145) to obtain your Student ID and Parking Sticker. All students are required to have a Parking Sticker and Student ID.

Paying for college

When it comes to paying for school, you need to know your options. Don’t make decisions without knowing how the process works. Otherwise, you may miss out on some help that could make your life a lot easier.

There are many ways to pay for college. You can pay using your savings, help from family, earnings from working a full or part-time job, scholarships, or financial aid from the government.

The goal of the Financial Aid office is to provide you with options that will help make the cost of your education affordable. Financial assistance may be available through federal, state and institutional student aid programs as well as outside scholarship programs. Applying for financial aid is free and can be done completely online at www.fafsa.gov. When you apply for financial aid, you are considered for all aid programs administered by the Financial Aid Office.

Wayne Community College also offers a convenient payment plan to make college more affordable by paying for tuition and fees over time. Tuition payment plans break down your tuition balance into affordable monthly payments. There’s no interest, payment options are flexible, setup fees are affordable, and it’s easy to enroll!

Tuition for students taking fewer than 16 semester hours is $76.00 per semester hour for in-state students and $268.00 per semester hour for out-of-state students. Students enrolled for six or more semester hours credit will be charged a $30 student activity fee and a $16 technology fee; those enrolled for less than six semester hours will be charged a $15 student activity fee and an $8 technology fee. No student activity will be charged during the Summer Term. Tuition and fees for each semester are payable on or before the date of registration. Any student who is unable to make payment at that time must make a special arrangement with the Financial Aid Office.

For more information about paying for classes, the Financial Aid office can be reached at 919-739-6735.