How to Apply

1. Apply to Everett Community College
   Complete the Online Admissions Application
    
2. Fund Your Education by Understanding College Costs & Finding Financial Aid

   Attending college involves various costs, including tuition, fees, transportation, parking, books, and supplies. The first step in securing financial assistance is to complete the free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This application helps determine your eligibility for federal and state grants, loans, and work-study programs.

   There are many ways to help you pay for college. Here are a few options to look into.
    

3. Receive the Admissions Letter and continue your new student Get Started Checklist. 

1. Set Up or Log Into Your Account
   Everett Community College uses the statewide Community and Technical College admissions application system. Begin by visiting the Online Admission Application page and clicking "Create an Account." You'll set up a username and password to access the application.

   If you already have a ctcLink account, log in using your ctcLink ID and password. This applies to anyone with a ctcLink ID from any Washington Community and Technical College.

   International (F1 Visa) students seeking an I-20 should apply through International Student Programs. Learn more here.
    

2. Begin Your Application
   Use your newly created username and password, or your ctcLink account, to log into the Online Admission Application. From the drop-down menu, choose Everett Community College, and then click "Start Application."
    
3. Choose Your Student Type
   Scroll below to find the option that describes your situation:
   • First Year Student: If this is your first time attending college.
   • Reapplying Student: If you’ve previously attended Everett Community College but haven’t enrolled in classes in the past year.
   • Running Start: For high school students applying for the Running Start program.
   • Transfer: If you’ve attended another college and want to transfer credits to Everett Community College
       
4. Pick Your Program of Study
   Choose the program that best fits your academic goals. If unsure, select the closest match—you can update this later. Options include:
   • Academic: For those pursuing an associate degree.
   • Baccalaureate: Please refer to BAS Accounting How To Apply page.
   • Non-Award Seeking: For students not pursuing a degree or certificate.
   • Professional Technical: For degrees or certificates in fields like nursing, accounting, or business administration.
   • Transitional Studies: For pre-college level coursework, such as a GED or high school diploma
       
5. Decide When to Start
   Select the academic quarter you wish to begin your studies.
    
6. Choose Your Degree or Certificate
   From the drop-down menu, select the degree or certificate you aim to complete. Like your program of study, this can be changed later if needed.
    
7. Click "Apply"
   Clicking "Apply" will take you to the next section, where you’ll enter your personal information.
    
8. Provide Personal Information
   Complete all six sections in the "Personal Information" section. While your Social Security Number isn’t required, including it may speed up processing. Sections include:
   • Citizenship:
     • Select “USA” for the country.
     • Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders) should choose “United States” for the country and then “Permanent Resident” for Citizenship Status.
     • For further clarification, refer to the Citizen Status for Admission Application section. You can learn more about residency here.
   • High School Information: If your high school isn’t listed, select "Add School/College" and manually input the name, country, state, and city.
   • Ethnicity Details
   • Washington Residency Questions
   • Supplemental Questions
   • Review and Submit
      
9. Final Review and Submission
   Carefully review your application for accuracy. Once satisfied, click "Yes, I accept" and then "Submit Now."

   Great! You’ve successfully completed the online admissions application. A welcome letter will be sent to the email address you provided once your application is processed.

We're excited to welcome you to Everett Community College! Once your application is processed, you'll receive a letter of admission with your ctcLink number sent to the email address you provided in your application.

Didn't receive the email? Here's what to do:

1. Check your application status: Log back into your application account and review the 'Application Summary'. Make sure the Institution is listed as 'Everett Community College' and the Application Status is 'Submitted'.
    
2. Wait 4 business days: If it's been more than 4 business days since you submitted your application and the status is still 'Submitted', contact registration@everettcc.edu for an inquiry. Be sure to include your full name, date of birth, and application number in your email.
    
3. Check your spam folder: If you haven't found the email in your inbox, check your spam or junk folders.

We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Admissions Qualifications

If you can answer "Yes" to one of the following questions:

• Will you have graduated from high school by the first day of the quarter?
               or
• Will you have earned a GED or equivalent high school diploma by the first day of the quarter?
               or
• Will have turned 18 years old by the first day of the quarter?

You qualify to apply if you answered yes to at least 1 question! 

If you could not answer yes to any of the questions above, please check out our other admissions pathways or email admissions@everettcc.edu for additional information. 

When should I apply?

We are accepting applications up to one year out. We recommend that new students apply with enough time to complete all of our Get Started steps and be ready for open registration.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. It can take up to two weeks to get through the complete list depending on availability. Don't wait! Apply today!

Recommended dates new students should apply to compete New Student Get Started steps and be ready for the first day of open registration:

• Summer 2025: May 20, 2025
• Fall 2025: May 20, 2025
• Winter 2026: October 29, 2025
• Spring 2026: February 10, 2026

How do I submit an Online Admissions Application?

Welcome back! Please visit our Returning Student website for a guide on how to get started.

Please visit the Get Started program link below for step-by-step instructions on how to get started!
Get Started: Running Start
Get Started: College in the High School
Get Started: CTE Dual Credit
Get Started: Special Underage Admissions

Please visit our Transitional Studies website for step-by-step instructions on how to get started on earning your High School diploma or G.E.D. 

Please visit our Transitional Studies website for step-by-step instructions on how to get started learning a second language. 

Welcome to EvCC! Please visit our International Education website for instructions on how to apply. 

Please visit our Corporate and Continuing Education website for additional information. 

We are excited that you have chosen EvCC to take additional classes. Please note that all students must apply via our online admissions portal.  Once you receive your letter of acceptance, you will need to:

1. Establish placement with copies of your unofficial transcript and our online placement form. 
2. Please note that if pursuing a certificate or degree, you will need to meet with an Entry Adviser. If you are only taking one class and do not plan to earn a certificate or degree with EvCC, please email us at admissions@everettcc.edu to remove the block.

We are so glad that you are interested in starting your next steps with us at EvCC. If you are not sure what application to select, please reach out to us and we would be happy to help guide you. 

You can reach us via:
Email: Admissions@everettcc.edu
Phone: 425-388-9219
Text: 425-382-7533