Admissions FAQs

Submit a completed application along with the application fee to the Admissions Office on either the Swainsboro or Vidalia campus. Next, contact the Admissions Office and request to have your name added to the testing sign-up sheet on the campus you plan to test at.

Students should bring a pencil and official photo identification such as a driver’s license or state ID (passport or military ID also accepted).

The average testing time is about two hours. The sections are untimed, so the actual time used varies based on reading speed and academic skills.

Students are allowed one retest in each section of the test in which they scored below “program ready.” A retest fee of $15.00 must be paid prior to attempting a retest.

Yes. ACCUPLACER Companion is offered as an alternative to the traditional ACCUPLACER test. It is paper-and-pencil. Students may NOT use a calculator on the ACCUPLACER Companion test.

The two following links will assist you in preparing to take the ACCUPLACER exam.

• What is the ACCUPLACER Test?
• Sample Test Questions

Admission requirements vary by the type of admission a student is seeking. For additional information, please visit the Admissions tab on our homepage and click on your admission type.

STC offers a variety of financial aid options that includes grants and scholarships that are non-repayable.

Unofficial transcripts may be accessed through BannerWeb. Official transcripts must be requested online by visiting the Transcript Request page on the STC website.

Sure. Students who wish to change their program of study may do so in the Admissions Office by filling out the appropriate paperwork. Please note that some program changes may affect a student’s financial aid eligibility and may require additional placement testing.

Students are allowed to miss two semesters before having to reapply.

Program costs vary depending on the number of credit hours taken each semester. For specifics information about tuition and fees please visit the Tuition and Fees section of our website.

Prospective students can check their admission status at any time by visiting the STC homepage and clicking on the Admissions tab and then on Check Your Admissions Status.

A high school diploma or high school equivalent is required as a prerequisite for admission to all degree, diploma, and certificate programs at STC with the exception of Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems Technician, Commercial Truck Driving, Diesel Electrical/Electronic Systems Technician, and Shampoo Technician.