Family and friends of prospective students face many questions and challenges regarding the admission process for college. TMCC has put together a resource page for parents/families to help answer your questions.

You have several options. The Tech Prep program offers college level and elective high school credit at a student's home high school or at the Regional Technical Institute.

A student can enroll at TMCC High School, a comprehensive high school on TMCC's Dandini Campus called.

Dual credit is also an option if the student is interested in staying at their high school earning elective high school credit but wants to earn college credit at TMCC. For more information about dual credit, see your high school counselor or TMCC recruiter.

Finally, if the student is not interested in earning elective high school credit while earning college credit, they can fill out the under 18 application.

No, SAT/ACT is not required for admission. As a community college, we have an open door policy, which means that all adults are welcome to enroll at TMCC. See our steps to enroll for more information.

Unfortunately we are unable to provide in-person tours. We encourage you to visit our online tour to become familiar with our campus. If you have any questions about TMCC, please contact us.

Yes, TMCC offers to first time student's free ACCUPLACER placement testing to make sure they are placed in the appropriate classes. Students can submit to admissions and records office current ACT/SAT test scores for math/English placement.

There are many opportunities to meet with a recruiter in your high school, community or special event at a TMCC campus or education center. Recruiters also may be contacted by e-mail or by phone to answer questions or set up an appointment to discuss any issue you may have regarding the college admission process.

Have a question and do not know where to turn? Contact the Starting Point or the access, outreach and recruitment office.

Several types of financial aid are available to students including grants, loans, work-study and scholarships. For more information, visit the financial aid office.

Yes, TMCC High School is one of Washoe County School District's comprehensive high schools and is located at the TMCC Dandini Campus. Students attending TMCC High School take a combination of college and high school classes. The school is junior/senior standing and requires a completed application to be considered for admission.

Yes we have a program called Success First Grant Initiative to give educational support to students who will be the first in their family to graduate with a bachelor's degree. The program requires that students interested in participating in the program complete the Required Enrollment Steps and the Success First Grant Initiative application.

Yes, if you are 18 years old or older you do not need a high school diploma or GED. Students who are less than 18 and wish to enroll at TMCC may access the under 18 permission to enroll form.

If you are a new degree-seeking student there are three required steps, assessment, orientation and advising that you must complete before you can enroll in classes. Check out the Required Enrollment Steps to help guide in completing these important requirements.

The recruitment staff at TMCC has a variety of services to support counselors and career technicians in educating and assisting students in moving on to postsecondary education. Contact a recruiter for more information.

It is never too early to start discussing your options after you graduate high school. Whether you are a middle school or high school student, or someone who has taken time off before starting college, you welcome to contact a recruiter to discuss your next steps.

Academic advisors are available throughout the year to help students explore options for educational programs, majors, transfer procedures, class selection and other information about the college. If you are a new student to TMCC you are required to complete a new student advisement workshop prior to registering for your semester classes. In order to attend this workshop you must complete the online admissions application, orientation and ACCUPLACER test.

The college admissions process may seem confusing and overwhelming. A TMCC recruiter is a free resource who can assist you in reviewing your options regarding higher education and the steps you need to take to complete the enrollment process at TMCC.

The first step in becoming a student at TMCC is to complete the online admissions application. Learn the important step-by-step process on how to start at TMCC by checking out the Steps to Enroll.

Cost to attend full time at TMCC is considerably less than attending a university. See the fee section for specific information.

If you have not done so already, you will need to complete Truckee Meadows Community College's application for admission. Please visit apply.tmcc.edu and complete the online application.

Once you have been admitted to TMCC you will be to complete the Success First Interest Form and Scholarship Application. You will need your Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) student identification number and date of birth to complete this form.

Your next step is to complete the 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If you need assistance in applying for financial aid, please go the financial aid website for step by step directions.

The remaining steps you need to complete in order to enroll at TMCC are assessment, orientation and advisement. For more information see the steps to enroll.

For complete information on program requirements, please visit the TMCC Success First Grant Initiative and Summer Bridge program.

Success First Interest Form and Scholarship Application will be taken until all spots for the Success First Grant Initiative and Summer Bridge Program are filled. We encourage you to complete TMCC Steps to Enroll as soon as possible including submitting the 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 FAFSA application by April 2012 for priority consideration.

For complete information on student benefits, please visit the TMCC Success First Grant Initiative and Summer Bridge program.

For complete information, please visit the TMCC Success First Grant Initiative and Summer Bridge program.

For complete information, please visit the TMCC Success First Grant Initiative and Summer Bridge program.