Guidance Counselor - General Applicant Information

Please use the following information and links to assist you in helping your students apply to Columbia State Community College. 

 

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

ADMISSIONS

Columbia State Community College offers many different opportunities for education. All individuals are encouraged to attend as either credit or non-credit students.

In order to be admitted as a credit student, individuals must meet the requirements of admission to the category in which they are applying. These requirements differ depending on the type of admission chosen. The requirements reflect the academic background and/or basic academic competencies required to succeed in the various courses and programs.

Some specialized programs have specific admission requirements in addition to the College’s general admission requirements. Acceptance to the College does not constitute admission to these programs.

Please visit "How To Apply" for the specific steps of admission to the college. 

  • Applicants Currently In High School
    • In order to admit a first-time freshman that is preparing to graduate this year, a 6th semester transcript (transcript showing the grades of courses taken during the junior year) must be received by the admissions office. Additionally a final transcript needs to be sent after the official graduation date. 
  • Applicants Graduated From High School
    • A transcript must be submitted to the admissions office showing all four years of high school coursework, the type of diploma received (or documentation of passage of all gateway exams), and the graduation date. 

Transcripts can be faxed to 931-560-4125

CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE ADMISSIONS WEBSITE

COST

Fees listed in this catalog are subject to change without notice. The College, in conjunction with the Tennessee Board of Regents, reserves the right to add, delete, or change fees for admission to the College or for services rendered by the College at any time without prior notice to the public.

Expenses are assessed and payable by the semester since each semester is a separate unit of operation. A student may enroll at the beginning of any semester. Registration at the beginning of each semester is not complete until all fees have been paid (which means all checks have cleared the bank), and no student may be admitted to classes without having met his or her financial obligations. The Business Services office on the Columbia campus or the administrative office at any of the College’s campus locations will accept payment by cash, check, MasterCard, Visa or Discover Card. There is a $30 non-refundable charge for any returned check given to the College. No student may enroll, graduate, or receive a transcript until all accounts are settled. The term “account” includes any indebtedness to the College.

PAYMENT PLAN

To help meet educational expenses each semester, Columbia State offers the opportunity to enroll in an automatic payment plan through FACTS/e-Cashier. It is not a loan; therefore, there is no debt and no interest or finance charges are assessed. For a $25 enrollment fee, the FACTS Management Company will automatically deduct your payment on the 5th of each month (except for summer semester which is deducted on the 20th) from a designated checking or savings account, or you may have your payment charged to a credit card. For more information go to www.columbiastate.edu/payment-plan.

Student identification (ID) cards are issued to all students. This ID card is used for cashing checks and bookstore transactions, checking books out of the library, other identification, and admission to athletic events, social functions, and other college activities.

CLICK HERE FOR CURRENT FEES

FINANCIAL AID

The student financial assistance program at Columbia State Community College is designed to aid students who find it difficult or impossible to attend college without financial assistance. Columbia State offers a comprehensive program of financial assistance in the form of scholarships, grants, loans, and part-time work. Major emphasis is placed upon financial need and academic achievement.

Application Procedures

To apply for federal financial aid, a student must:

  1. Complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov using Columbia State’s school code (003483) after January 1 of each year.
  2. The FAFSA must be completed by April 15 to be considered for priority aid and processing at Columbia State.
  3. College scholarship deadline is March 15. 
  4. Applications for Federal College Work Study and Federal Stafford Loans can be obtained from the Columbia State financial aid Web site or in the Financial Aid office.

CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE FINANCIAL AID WEBSITE

CAMPUS MAP/LOCATIONS

Columbia State is a two-year college, serving a nine-county area in southern Middle Tennessee with locations in Columbia, Franklin, Lawrenceburg, Lewisburg and Clifton

CLICK HERE TO SEE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR CAMPUS LOCATIONS

Columbia campus map

COLUMBIA STATE CATALOG

The Columbia State Catalog and Student Handbook contains important information that every Columbia State student needs to know, including course descriptions and programs of study for all majors and emphases.

CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE ONLINE COLLEGE CATALOG AND HANDBOOK

CONTACT INFORMATION

For general assistance, contact the Campus Information Center at (931) 540-2540 or infocenter@columbiastate.edu

Locations:

  • Columbia campus: columbia@columbiastate.edu |  (931) 540-2722
    • 1665 Hampshire Pike, Columbia, TN 38401
    • For a map of the Columbia Campus, click here.
  • Clifton campus:  clifton@columbiastate.edu | (931) 676-6966 | fax (931) 676-6941
    • 795 Main Street, Clifton, TN 38425
  • Williamson County (Franklin) campus: franklin@columbiastate.edu | (615) 790-4400 | fax (615) 790-4405
    • 104 Claude Yates Drive, Franklin, TN 37064
  • Lawrence County (Lawrenceburg) campus: lawrenceburg@columbiastate.edu | (931) 766-1600 | fax (931) 766-1602
    • 1620 Springer Road, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
  • Lewisburg campus: lewisburg@columbiastate.edu | (931) 359-0351 | fax (931) 270-1358
    • 980 South Ellington Parkway, Lewisburg, TN 37091

More College Offices

  • Admissions: (931) 540-2790| fax: (931) 560-4125 | admissions@columbiastate.edu
  • Financial Aid: (931) 540-8267 | fax (931) 540-2793 | financialaid@columbiastate.edu
  • Records: (931) 540-2581 | fax (931) 540-2830 | records@columbiastate.edu

Hotlines

  • Inclement Weather Line: (931) 540-2515