Columbia State Community College

Overview

Financial Information

• Scholarships and Financial Aid:
  Yes, PELL ; http://www.columbiastate.edu/FinancialAid/types-of-financial-aid/scholarships
• Tuition and Fees:
  In-State $185 per semester hour up to 12 hours, Out-of-State $726 per semester hour up to 12 hours; TN eCampus: In State $185 per hour, no maximum, Out-of-State $726 per hour, no maximum, Online course fee $74 per hour, no maximum.

Information for Transfer In Students

• Accepts Transfers:
  Yes
• Transfer Agreements:
  Columbia State has transfer agreements with 4-year institutions.
• View Agreements:
  https://www.columbiastate.edu/transfer-information/articulations.html
• Adult Degree Completion Programs:
  Associate of Applied Science degree, Associate of Arts degree, Associate of Science degree, Associate of Science in Teaching degree, Associate of Fine Arts degree.
• Technical/Vocation Credit Accepted:
  Yes
• Credit for Prior Learning:
  Portfolio Assessments, Institutional Challenge Exams, Institutionally-Evaluated Training or Credit, ACE-Military, CLEP, ACT, SAT

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Additional Information

• Adult Learner Focused Institution:
  Yes.
• Veteran Friendly:
  Yes. Columbia State is proud to be recognized by the Tennessee Department of Veterans’ Services as a VETS Campus. “Passed into law in 2014, the Tennessee Veterans Education Transition Support (VETS) Act establishes a program of recognition for higher education institutions which allocate resources for veterans’ successful transition from military service to college enrollment. An institution receiving VETS Campus certification not only prioritizes outreach to veterans, but successfully delivers the services necessary to create a supportive environment where student veterans can prosper while pursuing their education.” https://www.columbiastate.edu/veterans/index.html
• Student Services Extended Hours:
  The Office of Evening Services is open Monday-Thursday 11:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
• Childcare:
  Columbia State Community College does not provide child care services.

Transfer Application Requirements

• Minimum GPA:
  No minimum
• Official Transcripts:
  We require high school, GED and/or previous college transcripts
• SAT/ACT Scores:
  No minimum
• Application Fee:
  There is no application fee.
• Request More Information:
  Request More Information
• Apply Here:
  www.ColumbiaState.edu/Apply

Transfer Credit Policy

• Minimum Grade:
  Only grades of "C" or higher will be accepted for transfer credit.
• Credits (Min/Max):
  A maximum of 42 semester hours credit earned through any combination of external credit may apply toward a degree.
• Transfer Policy Document:
  02-19-00-Transfer-Credit.pdf
• Appeals Process Document:
  Student Rights and Responsibilities - Columbia State Community College - Modern Campus Catalog™.pdf

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