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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is required for admission to Cecil Community College?
Any student applying for a credit program or course must submit an Application for Admission. There is no application fee required. Prospective students must also submit official copies of transcripts (high school or college), take any required skills assessments, and meet with an academic advisor before registering for classes.

2. How much does it cost to attend Cecil Community College?
Tuition varies according to residency. Please click on Tuition and Fees to see a detailed breakdown of tuition and fees.

3. How can I make an appointment with an advisor?
Appointments with financial aid, academic, transfer or international student advisors can be scheduled by calling 410-287-1000.

4. What types of programs does Cecil College offer?
Cecil offers a variety of degree programs, many of which allow students to transfer the credits they earn to a four-year institution. Through Cecil's Division of Continuing Education, we offer non-credit certification programs to help you improve your work skills, as well as personal enrichment classes to help you stretch your horizons. Special programs for youth and seniors are also available. In addition, our high-quality faculty is committed to helping students. For more detailed information, please see Programs.

5. How do I apply for Financial Aid?
In 2002, Cecil students received more than $1 million in grants and scholarships. The first step in applying for financial aid is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If you would like to meet with a financial aid advisor, please call 410-287-1000. For more information, please see Financial Aid.

6. When does the semester start and when can I register?
Please consult the current credit and continuing education course schedules for course start dates and times. To request a schedule, please call 410-287-1000. To view current course offerings or to search for a course, see Course Search.

7. Does Cecil College offer GED or ESOL courses?
Yes, these courses are offered through the Division of Continuing Education. Please call 410-392-3366 for more information or to meet with an advisor.

8. How can I request a copy of my transcript?
Students and former students may request academic record transcripts and Continuing Education non-credit records from the Registrar's Office. These requests must be made in writing and include the student's ID number, social security number, and date of birth. There is no charge for official or unofficial transcripts, however, all financial obligations to the College must be cleared before a request will be honored. Transcripts will not be issued to a third party without the written authorization of the student.

9. Does the College offer career development and job placement services?
Yes. Cecil College offers several career education resources including: the Career Resource Center, individual career counseling, career assessment tools, job vacancy books, on-campus recruiting activities such as job fairs, and much more. Please contact 410-287-1000 for more information.

10. How do I find out what types of events are happening on campus?
Please refer to our News and Events section to view a calendar of upcoming events.

For more information on these or other areas of interest, please contact the College Information Center at 410-287-1000.

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