Over 100 pathways to success are offered at SSC. Check out the programs of study to view the various degrees and certificates offered. If you are in-district, and SSC does not offer the program that you are looking for, please explore the cooperative agreements.
All students should begin by submitting an SSC application. The next step is to meet with an academic advisor to build a schedule.
Prospective students need to have a High School diploma or an Adult Basic Education certification. Those who need to complete the Adult Basic Education test are encouraged to connect with Adult Education.
Some classes cost more than others due to lab fees and program requirements. Students who reside in-district are charged $152 per credit hour.
Each program has different criteria that a student needs to meet to earn a degree and certificate. Typically, it takes two years for a full-time student to earn an associate degree. However, SSC offers certificates that can be achieved in one day, such as the forklift certification. Most certificates take full-time students between one and two semesters to complete.
Yes the SSC Foundation provides a variety of scholarships available to students of SSC.
Those planning to transfer from SSC to another college or university must check with the school in which they are planning to transfer. Academic advisors at SSC can help students select courses that are transferable to another institution. Click here to get started.
The highest degree offered by SSC is an associate degree.
Yes. Choose from five modes of course delivery, including in-person, virtual, online, flex and blended methods. Class delivery depends on the individual course. Click here to learn more about class formats.
Yes. Even if you don’t live in the SSC district, you can attend by utilizing cooperative agreements with nearby community colleges. If your local college doesn’t offer your desired program, you can attend SSC at the in-district tuition rate by obtaining a cooperative form. SSC also has special rates for those in Lake County, Indiana. The out of district/state tuition rate per credit hour is $350 to $405. For more details, contact the Office of Admissions at (708) 210-5718.
Yes. SSC welcomes all students who can benefit from our courses. However, entry into specific programs may have certain requirements. For example, transfer programs follow Illinois admission standards, which include high school coursework in English, math, social studies, and science. If these requirements weren’t met in high school, they need to be fulfilled before transferring to a four-year or two-year senior school. Additionally, some health programs have specific college-level prerequisite courses. Contact the Office of Admissions at (708) 210-5718 for detailed admission requirements.
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No. At SSC, you have the option to take our entrance exams instead. If you’ve recently graduated from high school and have a strong GPA, you might be exempt from taking the entrance exam. If you have taken the SAT, your scores might also be able to exempt you from part or all of the entrance exams. After applying, please send your official transcript and SAT scores to Admissions. More info: Assessment (Testing) Center.
You can apply online.
Yes. Click here for more information.
If it has been two years or more since your last class at SSC, you’ll need to submit a new application. If you attended another college during this time, you’ll also need to submit your official college transcript.
You can submit your transcript online, by mail or in-person. All official documents should be submitted to the Office of Admissions, 15800 South State Street, South Holland, IL 60473. Physical official transcripts must be in an sealed envelope. If you received a High School Equivalency diploma in Cook County, call (312) 814-4488 to request a transcript.
All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an educational accreditation company. SSC recommends Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE).
Yes. An international student is a citizen of another country AND has a F-1 Visa. Click here and select “International Student Admission” for more information.
Yes. Click here for information about Adult Education.
Yes. SSC offers a free class waiver and other special tuition programs. Financial aid may also be available to those who qualify.
If you have additional questions, contact Admissions at (708) 210-5718.