How to enter credit coursework at CSCC

How to enter credit coursework at CSCC
Basic English to ESL

Basic English courses
Successfully complete Basic English 6 AND a Basic Writing course.

College application
Complete a paper application and submit it.
Go to WD 1090 or Madison Hall (lower level) and request a paper application.
The online application is only for students who have never taken a course at CSCC.

Financial Aid
If you are a permanent resident of Ohio, you may be eligible for Federal Financial Aid or other student aid.
Federal Financial Aid applies only to credit courses.
Go to Rhodes Hall (lower level) to get information on Financial Aid options.
Call 287-5538 for information about Financial Aid workshops.

Referral to Testing Center
Once you have passed Basic English 6 AND a Basic Writing class, go to WD 1090 and request a referral to take the COMPASS/ESL test.

COMPASS/ESL test
This test is given in the Testing Center (Aquinas Hall, lower level).
You must bring your referral slip and photo ID to be able to take your test.

Receive results
Your scores will be available from the Testing Center within three days (usually).

If you don’t pass …
If you don’t pass the COMPASS/ESL test, you should take Language Arts 1 to build your skills.
Go to WD 1090 and ask about the schedule for Language Arts 1. Sign up for the next available class.

If you pass…
Meet with a counselor to determine your plan of study so you can meet your goals.
Sign up for the appropriate course(s).

You’re on your way!