1. Admissions and Financial Aid

2. Types of Admissions First-time College students
Re-admitted College Students
Transfer Students
Transient Students
International Students
Dual Enrolled Students
Accelerated High School Students
Note: Application for Admission and Transcripts required to document status.

3. Basic Admissions Criteria
Any individual who holds a high school diploma may be admitted to any program at the College as long as all other admission requirements are met. (official transcript required)
Individuals without a high school diploma or GED must:
Be at least 17 years of age and have not been enrolled in a secondary setting for at least one year.
Demonstrate college and career readiness with an appropriate score on the COMPASS.

4. Admissions Staff Director of Enrollment Services/Registrar
Coordinator of Student Services
Admissions Assistants/Staff
Receptionist
Admissions Secretary

5. Financial Aid
The goal of the financial aid division is to assist students in meeting the cost of their education.

6. Types of Financial Aid Federal Financial Assistance Scholarships
Private Loans
Other Assistance Programs

7. Federal Financial Assistance
Pell Grant
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
Work Study
Alabama Student Assistance Grant
Note: Completion of the FAFSA required

8. Scholarships Institutional Scholarships (Waivers)
Foundation Scholarships
Third Party Scholarships
All scholarships are advertised on the College’s Web site and announcements are sent to students’ accounts.

9. Private Loans Mostly utilized by students who:
don’t qualify for other assistance
have unusual financial needs
Need to support a family while in school
Transportation

10. Other Assistance WIA TAA Veterans’ Assistance Programs
Vocational Rehabilitation
Tuition Reimbursements

11. Financial Aid Staff Director of Financial Aid
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Financial Aid Assistants
Financial Aid Secretary

12. Additional Information
Wallace Community College Catalog and Student Handbook
Admissions
Financial Aid
Student Services
Any College Location

13. Questions?