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  1. Complete admissions application
    1. Apply Here
      • you will receive an email within one business day with your Student ID number (“A” number)
      • For assistance regarding the admissions application or process contact the Student Affairs Office at 505-428-1270.
    2. Connect with Welcome and Support Coordinator for help on admissions
    3. Submit official transcripts
      • Submit official* high school, GED, other college transcript(s), Advanced Placement test score(s), CLEP, and/or Joint Service Transcript (for Military) to:
        Registrar’s Office:
        Santa Fe Community College
        Office of the Registrar
        6401 Richards Ave
        Santa Fe, NM  87508
      • Electronic transcripts can be accepted from the issuing school/college have them send official transcripts to records@sfcc.edu.
        • Guidelines
          • An official transcript must be printed within the last year and sent directly from the institution in a sealed envelope marked “official”.
          • Faxed transcripts are not accepted.

  1. Apply for FAFSA.
    1. Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on the FAFSA website
    2. Contact the Financial Aid Office financialaid@sfcc.edu from your SFCC student email with any questions or concerns
    3. After you have been notified by FAFSA that your application has been processed, check your financial aid profile by logging into MySFCC.

  1. Activate MySFCC account
    1. You will have access to your email
  2. Sign up for New Student Orientation (in-person strongly encouraged)
    1. Register for New Student Orientation here
  3.  Determine placement test:
    1. SFCC Testing Center| testingcenter@sfcc.edu
    2. Accessibility services
      1. Accessibility Services are here to ensure that all students have equal access to the educational offerings at the Santa Fe Community College. Many types of diagnosis are represented at the college including learning disabilities, physical impairments, and mental health conditions. If you feel that Accessibility Services would benefit your progress in the classroom, please make a “New Student Appointment” to begin the intake process. You may also check out “getting started” for more information on eligibility and accommodations.
      2. Student Accessibility
      3. Book appointments
      4. Getting started
      5. Counseling Services
      6. Events
  4. Schedule appointment with Advisor
    1. Advisors are available by phone (505) 428-1275
    2. Make an academic advising appointment

  1. Pay Tuition & Fees
    1. In full or payment plan: my.sfcc
    2. Cashier’s office (505)428-1285
    3. Financial aid and scholarships

 

  1. Get Your Student ID
      1. Go to Welcome and Advising Center (Room 201)
      2. You must be enrolled in classes
      3. Use your student ID to access services such as the Library, Computer Labs, Testing Center, and the Fitness Education Center.
    1. Buy your books
      1. SFCC Bookstore
    2. Pay Tuition & Fees
        1. In full or payment plan: MY SFCC
        2. Cashier’s Office: (505)428-1285
        3. Financial aid and scholarships
          • Complete FAFSFA form: online
          • Call Financial Aid Office (505) 428-1268
          • Student employment opportunities
            • For more information call (505) 428-1285

Contact OIT: call (505)-428-1222