Apply to CCC

Complete Clatsop Community College’s free online admissions application if you are a new degree- or certificate-seeking student. After you submit the application, you will receive an email confirmation and once you submit the required items, you will receive your “Admission-Next Steps” email within 3-5 business days. Be sure to check your spam/junk folder as well.

Apply to Clatsop Community College

To be considered for financial aid, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). For questions about financial aid please email: finaid@clatsopcc.edu

CCC’s Federal School Code is: 003189

Apply for Financial Aid

CCC offers several placement options to help determine the appropriate Math and Writing courses for you.

You may demonstrate your math and writing placements through any of the following options:

• Submit a recent high school transcript (within the past 7 years).
• Submit an official college(s) transcript(s)
• Complete the ALEKS PPL Math Assessment.
• Complete the ACCUPLACER writing assessment.
• Meet with Admissions staff for directed self-placement.

You may upload your transcripts through your application portal or request that official transcripts from your previous college(s) be sent directly to CCC.

For more information about testing or directed self-placement options, please contact the Testing Center at testingcenter@clatsopcc.edu.

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After completing the admissions process, book an appointment with an Academic Advisor to develop your academic plan, select your courses, and become oriented to the college. First term advising is highly recommended to start you off on the right track at CCC. The link to book an appointment with your advisor will be included in your “Admissions-Next Steps” email.

To become familiar with CCC many campus resources, please check out our orientation videos at this link:

CCC Orientation Videos

Payment is due by Monday of the second week of term to avoid a $50 late fee. Payments can be made via your MyCCC Portal under “Student Finance” tile, by visiting the First Stop in Columbia Hall, or by calling 503-338-2411.

You can also arrange a payment plan by going to the “Student Finance”, clicking “Payment Center” and “Arrange a Payment Plan”

Financial Aid (if applicable) will be first applied to the charges on a student’s account, if there are leftover funds they may be refunded to the student for living expenses. Students can have their financial aid refunds deposited directly into their banking account by following these steps: 

• Go to the college website, https://www.clatsopcc.edu 
• Click on MyCCC in the upper righthand corner 
• Click on the Student Finance tile 
• Click on Make a Payment and continue to the Payment Center 
• Click on Refund Account Setup or Electronic Refunds 
• Choose Multi Factor Authentication 
• You should receive a text or email with a passcode, enter the passcode and verify 
• Click on Set Up a New Account and enter your banking information 
• Please be aware that to set up your direct deposit you will need your checking or savings account and routing number. If you need assistance, please stop by the First Stop located in Columbia Hall 9:00-12:00 or the Business Office located on the lower level of the library 12:00-5:00.