New CTC Students, First-Time in College

Applicants who have not previously attended any regionally accredited college or university are considered first-time in college (FTIC) students. All new college students seeking a degree or certificate from CTC are required to:

1. Complete the CTC Application for Admission.
2. Sign the oath of residency and submit substantiating documentation as may be required. Nonresident active duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces assigned to duty in Texas and their family members are entitled to pay resident tuition rates. To qualify, the student may be required to submit a completed Military Verification form or PCS orders prior to the census date of the first semester of enrollment which he or she will be using the military tuition waiver. Refer to the Residency section of this Catalog for additional information.
3. Any student who completed their high school diploma or GED within the past 5 years must submit an official high school transcript or high school equivalency documentation (such as a GED or TEA Approved High School Equivalency certificate). Effective fall 2017 documentation must be received by the end of the second term of enrollment. (Prior to fall 2017 documentation was required prior to graduation.) If obtaining an official high school transcript or high school equivalency documentation presents a hardship for the applicant, other documents as determined by CTC may be accepted. If documentation is not received, a hold will be placed on the student’s record. General admission students who completed their high school diploma or GED more than 5 years ago are exempt from providing an official high school transcript or high school equivalency documentation. Special conditions may apply to students receiving federal financial aid or applying for specific programs of study.
4. Meet the Texas Success Initiative requirements by taking the required state-approved Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0 (TSIA2) unless TSI exempt or waived. To determine if you are TSI exempt or waived, review the “Testing and Placement” section of the Catalog and visit with an academic advisor. CTC offers the TSI Assessment 2.0. Test results are for placement purposes only. Refer to placement/prerequisite requirements if enrolling in English, mathematics, or reading-intensive courses.
5. Consult with an academic advisor.
6. Arrange to attend the new student orientation session.

All first-time new students are encouraged to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine if they may be eligible for student financial assistance.