Apply for Admission
How do I apply to TCC?
Complete and submit an application for admission.
You can apply online with ApplyTCC (use Chrome or Firefox for the best experience),
or use ApplyTexas* as an alternate online application method.
*If you applied through ApplyTexas, please allow additional time for processing.
What's the deadline to apply to TCC?
Find deadlines and important dates in the 2025–2026 Academic Calendar.
What are my next steps?
Check your personal email within 24–48 hours.
You will receive emails about instructions on activating your student email, submitting any supporting documentation, and next steps.
Apply for Financial Aid
Apply for financial aid and scholarships as early as possible for the best chance of receiving funds.
Learn more about how to apply for financial aid.
You can also apply for our available scholarships.
Submit Supporting Documents
After you've applied for admission and been accepted, you will need to submit your supporting documents.
Visit the pages linked below to learn how to submit your documents.
New Students
Provide the following documents only if applicable:
- Evidence of Meningococcal Meningitis Vaccination (if new to TCC, under 22 years old, and taking face-to-face courses)
- Residency documentation (determines tuition rate)
- Tuition waivers (visit page for list of programs)
High School/Home School Graduates
Provide the following documents only if applicable:
- Official high school transcript(s)
- Official test scores (if available; determines TSI exemption)
- Dual credit transcripts (if dual credit was completed outside of TCC)
High School Equivalency Recipients
- Official State of Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency, or
- Official GED certificate from issuing state
To submit these documents or for help with high school equivalency report orders, contact an Admissions and Registrar Office.
Non-High School Graduate/Non-GED Recipient
- Admission by Individual Approval Form (PDF)Listen
- Print and visit with an advisor to fill out
- Submit to your campus's Admissions and Registrar Office