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Get Started - Steps to Success

"On Time Registration" begins Fall semester 2013.
Learning starts from day one. Students must register for Fall classes prior to the first class meeting. Learn more on the Enrollment page .

New Students should navigate the Campus Walk-Thru to get an overview of the services available at Phoenix College and ensure their success as a student and member of the campus community.

Follow the steps below to become enrolled at Phoenix College.

Step 1: Enroll at Phoenix College

Step 1

ENROLL

Phoenix College's open admission policy means that anyone can attend Phoenix College who: is a high school graduate; has earned a GED; is at least 18 years old and not attending high school, OR a high school student who has the permission of a parent and the Phoenix College Admission office.


CREATE STUDENT ACCOUNT
	Create an Account online at My.maricopa.edu & obtain your MEID. Your MEID is the username that you will use to access your Student Center, Student Information System and Blackboard. New to My.maricopa.edu? Download an Easy Reference Guide
ENROLL / ADMIT - Complete Student Information Form (SIF)
	If you are new to Phoenix College, or if you have not taken classes in the past four (4) semesters, you must complete or update your Student Information Form before registering. ONLINE – Go to My.maricopa.edu > Sign into your Student Center > Click on Admissions and follow on screen directions. IN PERSON – Bring completed form to the Hannelly One-Stop Enrollment Center. You will also need documentation to verify your citizenship and residency status. SIF Form (Spanish ) Degree Codes
STUDENT EMAIL
	Access your e-mail account by visiting My.maricopa.edu. You will need your MEID and password. PC uses student email as its official form of communication. Forward Your Student Email Set a Nickname (email alias)

Enrollment Checklist & Map

Download or print the Steps to Success Checklist .

Step 2: Apply for Financial Assistance to Pay for College

Step 2

Financial assistance is available in the form of grants, scholarships and loans.

Our net price calculator may help you estimate the total annual cost of attending Phoenix College, including an estimation of financial aid assistance.

FINANCIAL AID
	Complete the FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid Visit www.fafsa.ed.gov Visit Financial Aid website Financial assistance can help you manage college costs and pay for college tuition, fees, and books. There are a number of different financial assistant programs available to those who qualify, including federal work study.
SCHOLARSHIPS
	Visit Scholarships website Phoenix College students have access to hundreds of scholarships that are available to assist both academically deserving students and those who demonstrate financial need. These include the Maricopa Foundation online STARS program as well as other scholarships awarded by many other businesses, corporations, and organizations in the community.

FINANCIAL AID

Complete the FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Visit www.fafsa.ed.gov

Visit Financial Aid website

Financial assistance can help you manage college costs and pay for college tuition, fees, and books. There are a number of different financial assistant programs available to those who qualify, including federal work study.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Visit Scholarships website

Phoenix College students have access to hundreds of scholarships that are available to assist both academically deserving students and those who demonstrate financial need. These include the Maricopa Foundation online STARS program as well as other scholarships awarded by many other businesses, corporations, and organizations in the community.

Step 3: Take Your Course Placement Tests

Course placement tests help to determine proper course selection.

If you are new to college and taking mathematics, English or reading, OR enrolling as a full time student AND planning to earn an associates degree or transfer to a four-year institution, you will need to take placement tests to help determine proper course selection.

To take a sample test to be better prepared, and for complete information regarding testing requirements, visit Testing Services (HC building) or call 602.285.7844.

ABOUT THE TEST

The purpose of the ACCUPLACER/course placement tests is to provide you with useful information about your academic skills in math, English and reading.

Placement tests are provided at NO CHARGE to students. You cannot "pass" or "fail" the placement tests, but it is very important that you do your very best on these tests so that you will have an accurate measure of your academic skills.

Download the Districtwide Course Placement Chart

PREPARING FOR THE TEST

You may want to review one of the sample tests below. Note: You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF documents.

DAY OF THE TEST

In order to take your course placement test you must bring with you a valid and current State Issued Photo Identification and your Maricopa Student ID number. Note: If you are not a MCCCD student, create a student ID number online at My.maricopa.edu.

Testing Services is located in the Hannelly Center - HC Building on the lower level.

Step 4: Register for Classes

If you are new to college and planning to complete a degree or transfer to a university, you are required to enroll in Bear Trax.

Students enrolled in a Bear Trax session will learn how to navigate their online My.maricopa.edu student account, activate their gmail account, search for classes, learn about degree programs, services and resources, receive academic advisement and register for classes so they leave Bear Trax with a class schedule in hand.

Visit the Bear Trax page to view a list of available sessions.

Continuing students should see an academic advisor in the Hannelly Center to determine their proper course selection based on their program of study or major.

If you need assistance, call the contact center at 602.285.7777 or visit the Hannelly Center.

There are Several Ways to Register!

Choose a method that is convenient for you.

Find a Class — Online Schedule of Classes
Class Schedule E-Zine


* Some restrictions may apply. **All faxed or mailed forms must arrive in the Admissions and Records office no later than 3 weeks before the start of the semester. DO NOT include payment.
Click	Online After meeting with your academic advisor and completing your Individual Academic Plan, complete the following steps: Log into your student account at Click Add a Class under Academics Select Term (semester), Program (credit/noncredit), and PC Click Search for Classes Select classes that follow your academic plan.
Call	Telephone* Operator Assisted Registration — 602.285.7777 Available Monday–Thursday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (hours may vary during semester breaks, summer, and holidays). FAX Fax Registration to:** 602.285.7813
Come	Walk-in Students may register in person in the Hannelly Enrollment Center (HC).
	U.S. Mail Mail completed registration forms to:** Phoenix College Hannelly Enrollment Center 1202 West Thomas Road Phoenix, AZ 85013

* Some restrictions may apply.

**All faxed or mailed forms must arrive in the Admissions and Records office no later than 3 weeks before the start of the semester. DO NOT include payment.

Click

Online

After meeting with your academic advisor and completing your Individual Academic Plan, complete the following steps:

Log into your student account at
Click Add a Class under Academics
Select Term (semester), Program (credit/noncredit), and PC
Click Search for Classes
Select classes that follow your academic plan.

Call

Telephone*

Operator Assisted Registration — 602.285.7777

Available Monday–Thursday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (hours may vary during semester breaks, summer, and holidays).

FAX**

Fax Registration to: 602.285.7813

Come

Walk-in

Students may register in person in the Hannelly Enrollment Center (HC).

U.S. Mail**

Mail completed registration forms to:

Phoenix College
Hannelly Enrollment Center
1202 West Thomas Road
Phoenix, AZ 85013

Step 5: Pay Tuition and Fees

There are Several Ways to Pay:

Tuition and fees are due by the deadlines published in your Online Student Center at My.maricopa.edu.

ONLINE — Pay online with a credit or debit card. Access your student center at . Click on "make a payment" under the Finances section.
MAIL — Mail payment to: Phoenix College / Cashier's Office / 1202 West Thomas Road / Phoenix, AZ 85013. Please allow 7–10 business days for mail and processing time (no cash please).
PHONE — Call 602.285.7522 during regular business hours. Credit card payments only.
IN PERSON at the Cashiers Office located in the Hannelly Enrollment Center. Pay with cash, check, money order, or debit/credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover or American Express).

Net Price Calculator

The online Net Price Calculator estimates the ANNUAL cost of attendance.

Student Tuition Payment Plan

Generally, the earlier you enroll in a plan, the more payment options you have - including a lower down payment!Phoenix College offers a convenient online Student Tuition Installment Payment Plan.

Enroll - Student Tuition Payment Plan

Note: Click on the link above for complete information, or log in to your personalized student center at My.maricopa.edu, then click on "payment options" under the Finances section.

Important Information
Fee Payment Deadlines	Payment due dates are determined by the start date of each class. Tuition and fees are due 35 days prior to the start of class and may be paid as soon as you register, or official payment arrangements such as the Student Tuition Payment Plan must be made before the due date. Please check your personalized student center at My.maricopa.edu to access your payment due dates. (Click on "Charges Due" under your "Account Summary" for a complete summary by due date of the charges that you owe.) If you do not make a payment by your due date, your enrollment may be cancelled. Withdrawal from courses is the responsibility of the student; automatic withdrawal is not guaranteed. Refund information is available at the Cashiers office.
Residency Requirements	Students are required to provide proof of citizenship or legal status in order to be eligible to be charged in-state/in-county rates. Read more about how Arizona residency requirements may affect you.

Important Information

Fee Payment Deadlines

Payment due dates are determined by the start date of each class. Tuition and fees are due 35 days prior to the start of class and may be paid as soon as you register, or official payment arrangements such as the Student Tuition Payment Plan must be made before the due date. Please check your personalized student center at My.maricopa.edu to access your payment due dates. (Click on "Charges Due" under your "Account Summary" for a complete summary by due date of the charges that you owe.) If you do not make a payment by your due date, your enrollment may be cancelled. Withdrawal from courses is the responsibility of the student; automatic withdrawal is not guaranteed. Refund information is available at the Cashiers office.

Residency Requirements

Students are required to provide proof of citizenship or legal status in order to be eligible to be charged in-state/in-county rates. Read more about how Arizona residency requirements may affect you.

Step 6: Attend My College Orientation

Attend My College Orientation

All new to college students must attend My College Orientation on Saturday, August 17, 2013 and need to enroll for orientation just as they would any college class.

To register for My College Orientation:

Log onto My.maricopa.edu and enroll online for CONT_ED100-16100.

At My College Orientation, students will learn about all the resources available to them as new college students. Students will also be able to tour the campus, meet faculty and staff, locate your classrooms before classes start in the Fall, and meet new students.

If you need assistance, call the Contact Center at 602.285.7777 or visit the Welcome Center in the Hannelly Center.