Welcome to South Seattle College

We are excited you are interested in joining our Otter family.

We invite you to take this survey if you are a prospective student who wants to enroll at South Seattle College. Your answers will assist us with outlining your options and personalizing your next steps in the enrollment process. After completing this intake survey, you will receive an email to schedule an enrollment coaching appointment with us.

Get Personalized Assistance
The Welcome Center and TRIO EOC staff are your first stop to get personal assistance to succeed from the start. Get help with:

Applying to admissions
Choosing a program of study or degree path
Outlining likely education funding opportunities
Determining your eligibility for support programs and resources
Confirming placement options to register for classes

If you need assistance registering for classes, contact advising to select your classes, register, and create your education plan.

Programs With Additional Enrollment Steps

Some of our programs have a unique enrollment process. Check the listing below to go direct to your program for assistance. *

Personal and Demographic Information

Please answer the questions below to help us learn more about you and determine likely funding eligibility. Your answers will not prevent you from missing out on any opportunities. Seattle Colleges is an open access, equal opportunity institution. This information is confidential.

First Name *

Last Name *

ctcLink ID (EMPLID) - 9-digit long number assigned to you after applying. Please skip if you do not have one.

Phone Number

Email *

Address* Example: 1234 Apple St *

Address Line 2 Please use for apartments or unit numbers, if you have one. Example: Apt # 22-B

City* Example: Seattle *

State Example: WA *

Zip Code* Knowing the zip code you live in can help us determine funding options available to you. Example: 98108 *

What is your gender identity? Please utilize the term(s) that is most authentic to you.* Examples: Trans, Female, Male, Non-binary, Two Spirit, Agender, etc.

What pronouns do you use?

Birth Date *

Ethnic/Racial Background*

American Indian/Alaskan Native

Hispanic/Latino

Asian

Pacific Islander

Black/African American

White

Other

If Other, please specify:

Please mark your U.S. citizenship status:

South Seattle College is an open access college, all students who apply are accepted. Your citizenship status marked on this form help our Staff to determine your residency for tuition paying purposes. See this link for more information on residency for tuition paying purposes. *

Educational Background and Goals

Answers in this section will help us determine funding eligibility and Math & English placement for you to enter courses at South. Our college is open access. Answers provided here will not screen you out of or prevent you from becoming a student.

Are you currently taking classes in any of the following? If so, please select. *
Please skip this question if you are not taking any of the following classes.

Not currently enrolled in any classes

High school completion (HS21+) or GED program

ESL/ELL

High School (Grades 9-12)

College or vocational training program at a college or university in the U.S.

Other

Please select all credentials and degrees you have earned. *

High School Diploma

GED

Certificate

Associate Degree

Bachelor's degree or above (in the United States only)

None of the above

Have you attended a college or university before in the U.S.? *

Please select the option that best applies to your situation *
This will help us understand your placement options. Learn about transferring credits to South. Learn about placement options required to start classes at South.

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Placement options

Other:

Have either of your parent(s) earned a Bachelor's degree? This question is only applicable to degrees earned within the U.S.

What program are you interested in studying at South Seattle College? Learn more here. If you are undecided, please write in "undecided". *

What quarter do you plan to start taking courses?*

Financial and Employment Information

Answers in this section will help us learn more about you, support resources available to you, and determine likely funding eligibility. Our college is open access. Answers provided here will not screen you out of or prevent you from becoming a student.

Military Status *

Have you completed FASFA or WASFA? Learn about FAFSA here | Learn about WASFA here *

What is your household size? Example: A 5 person household would be you, your spouse, & 3 children. *

What is your gross income from the last calendar year? *

Resources

Answers in this section will help us learn more about you to assist you in finding resources you're eligible for.

How did you learn about the Welcome Center? Please select all that apply. Click to expand contents

Friend or Family Member

South Seattle College Employee or Office

Social Media

South Seattle College Website

Email from South Seattle College

Information Session

Email from South Seattle College

Would you like to be contacted about TRIO SSS for information on joining their program which assists eligible participants with transferring to a 4-year university?

Would you like to be contacted with information about the AANAPISI Center which offers community and academic support services?

Signature and Consent

This certifies that the information on this form is correct to the best of your knowledge. By signing with your electronic signature, you are authorizing South Seattle College and TRIO EOC to release and receive information as needed to and from schools/agencies/staff to support your educational goals.

For people who are under 24 years old, please have your parent review the statement listed below. If they consent, your electronic signature below will be authorization of their consent: I, the parent or financially responsible party for the student completing this form, certify that the income level indicated on this form is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

The information on this form application and your electronic signature below authorizes South Seattle College and TRIO EOC to receive and release information as needed to this institution and the US Department of Education.

Please type your first and last name below to act as your signature