Online Registration Options
College Credit
Step 1 - Complete your NC Residency Determination
To determine if you will be charged in-state or out-of-state tuition, all applicants are required to complete the North Carolina Residency Determination before completing a college application.
Get more tips to ensure an accurate residency determination.
Learn how to check the status of your residency determination.
Step 2 - Complete Embark: Career Interest Inventory
Complete the Embark: Career Interest Inventory. The Embark: Career Interest Inventory will match your interests and abilities to academic programs here at CCCC.
When you meet with your Education Navigator, they will review your results with you to make sure you are on the right path.
Step 3 - Apply to CCCC
Complete your application online.
Please note that some programs have additional requirements for admission.
Step 4 - Complete your FAFSA and Apply for Scholarships
Did You Know?
Deferred Payment Plans are available for fall and spring semesters! All payment options and information are available on the Paying for College website.
Apply for Financial Aid (annually)!
Review the Financial Aid application steps and submit the FAFSA. Our FAFSA school code is 005449. The financial aid process can take two to three weeks for review of eligibility and take up to six weeks for a Professional Judgment request before you receive notice of eligibility.
Most college level credit programs are free to qualified students through the NEXT NC Scholarship.
Apply for Scholarships
Visit the scholarships website to learn about additional funding options.
Submit Official Transcripts and Placement Test Scores
Official transcripts must be sent to CCCC directly from the high school and/or previous college(s) you attended. Transcripts are not processed until all are received. Once received, processing can take up to seven to 10 business days or longer during peak registration periods.
Please provide an official college high school transcript*, GED ®, HSE, or adult high school diploma with the graduation date.
High School Seniors
High school seniors will need to send another official transcript after graduation with a posted graduation date.
If you will be graduating from one of our three-county service area high schools, make sure and complete your Central Carolina Promise (K14) Interest Form.
Homeschool Students
The homeschool administrator must provide proof that the homeschool is certified by the North Carolina Department of Non-Public Instruction and standardized test scores.
*A transcript is official when it is received by the college directly from the issuing institution in a sealed envelope or when sent electronically from a secure third-party document provider to admissions@cccc.edu. Homeschool transcripts require documentation of NCDNPE registration and two years of nationally standardized testing to be official.
If you earned a GED in North Carolina, you can request a copy of your GED transcript by completing the North Carolina Community Colleges GED office form and mailing or faxing it to the NC GED office. Please note that CCCC cannot process requests for GED transcripts.
If you have attended another college(s), please submit official college transcripts*
*A transcript is official when it is received by the college directly from the issuing institution in a sealed envelope or when sent electronically from a secure third-party document provider to admissions@cccc.edu. Homeschool transcripts require documentation of NCDNPE registration and two years of nationally standardized testing to be official.
Learn how to check if your official transcript has been received and evaluated.
You may send a physical copy of your sealed official transcript to the following address:
Student Records & Registrar's Office
1105 Kelly Dr.
Sanford, NC 27330
*A transcript is official when it is received by the college directly from the issuing institution in a sealed envelope or when sent electronically from a secure third-party document provider to admissions@cccc.edu. Homeschool transcripts require documentation of NCDNPE registration and two years of nationally standardized testing to be official.
Note: All transcripts must be submitted if you are pursuing a Limited Enrollment Program or if you are using veterans benefits.
Placement Test Scores
Please submit any placement test scores received within the last ten years. CCCC accepts SAT, ACT, Asset, Compass, Accuplacer, NDAP, and NROC’s EdReady test scores. If you graduated from high school in the last 10 years, your official high school transcript can be used for placement; however, prior placement test scores may qualify you at a higher level.
Congratulations
We look forward to helping you achieve your academic and career goals! Once your application is processed (within three business days), we’ll be in touch via the email you provided on your application to share next steps and updates.
Continuing Education
Registration Options
Visit Register for Continuing Education Courses
Online Registration
Online registration is offered for many continuing education classes and can be accessed through the online schedule. Follow the prompts to checkout using the “add to cart” or “register now” buttons. If you need assistance, an online registration tutorial is available.
Walk-In or Call-In
Review the online schedule to find the course number and title of the class that you want to register for.
Payment by phone requires a Visa, MasterCard, or Discover, so please have your card ready.
Some courses may require additional paperwork and/or pre-requisites. Please refer to the course description or information packet provided in the online schedule for details.
Chatham County
Chatham Main Campus
764 West St.
Administration Bldg. #41
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 718-7500
Hours:
- M-Th: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Year Round)
- F: 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Spring and Fall Semesters Only)
Siler City Center
400 Progress Blvd.
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 545-8663
Hours:
- M-Th: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Year Round)
- F: 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Spring and Fall Semesters Only)
Harnett County
Harnett Main Campus
1075 E. Cornelius Harnett Blvd.
Continuing Education Bldg.
Lillington, NC 27546
(910) 814-8823
Hours:
- M-Th: 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- F: 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Lee County
Lee Main Campus
1105 Kelly Dr.
Bell Welcome Center
Sanford, NC 27330
Hours:
- M-Th: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- F: 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Center for Workforce Innovation
5910 Enterprise Park Dr.
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 718-7080
Hours:
- M-Th: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- F: 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Emergency Services Training Center
3000 Airport Rd.
Sanford, NC 27330
- General Information: (919) 777-7767
- Fire Rescue Programs: (919) 777-7778
- Law Enforcement Classes: (919) 777-7772
- Emergency Medical Services: (919) 777-7776
Hours:
- M-Th: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- F: 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Deferred Payment Plan
Only select courses offer the deferred payment plan. If a course offers this feature a note will appear in the online schedule. You will need to know the total tuition and fees when you set up your payment plan.
Steps to Register Using the Deferred Payment Plan
- Apply between December 4 and January 18 for a payment plan at Nelnet. Payment of 25% of charges will be drafted within 24-48 hours of submitting your payment plan application. Print out your payment agreement or download and save an electronic copy.
- Register for your class by phone:
- Chatham: (919) 718-7500
- Harnett: (919) 814-8823
- Lee: (919) 718-7080
You will need to give your payment plan agreement number when you register.
- Order your books and required supplies online at the CCCC Bookstore and proceed with the bookstore instructions to obtain your books. Have your registration confirmation statement with you.
- The remaining balance will be drafted in two equal payments on March 5 and April 5 from the account submitted in the application.