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Admission Frequently Asked Questions
What do I need to do to enroll at Lake-Sumter Community College?
Do I have to fill out an application if I have attended non-credit classes at LSCC?
Do I need to complete an "Application for Admission" if I do not want credit for a class?
What do I do if I have not attended classes for awhile?
What do I do after I have paid the application fee?
Can I take college credit classes if I do not have a high school diploma?
Will my credit transfer from another college?
Can I register for classes if I have not had my transcripts sent to LSCC and I am degree seeking?
How do I go about getting a refund if my class is canceled?
What procedure do I follow in order to withdraw/audit from a class?
How do I go about applying for financial aid?
What is Dual Enrollment?
What is the 2+2 Program?
How do I get a copy of my transcripts LSCC?
What do I need to do to enroll at Lake-Sumter Community College?
If the student has not attended LSCC, he/she must:
- Complete an "Application for Admission" and pay the non-refundable fee
of $25.00.
- The minimum residency requirement states that a person must reside in
Florida for at least one year (12 consecutive months) immediately preceding
the beginning of classes. Complete residency requirements are in the "Application
for Admission." Refer specific questions on residency to the admissions
office on the main campus.
352-365-3665
- Make sure the student lists at least (2) forms of I.D. i.e. voter registration, drivers license, or vehicle registration on the residency portion of the "Application for Admissions."
- Review "Application for Admission" to make sure it is complete. All blanks must be filled in and it must be signed.
- If you are planning to seek an AA, AAS or AS Degree, you will need a high school and/or college transcript(s) sent to
Lake-Sumter Community College Admissions Office at 9501 U.S. Highway 441, Leesburg, FL 34788.
- Degree seeking students who plan to take an English or Math course must take the LSCC placement test.
- Placement testing referral forms are only given out after an "Application
for Admission" is completed and the $25.00 application fee is paid.
Do I have to fill out an application if I have attended non-credit classes at LSCC?
If the student previously attended a non-credit seminar/class, then
he must submit an "Application for Admissions" and pay the $25.00 non-refundable
fee.
Do I need to complete an "Application for Admission" if I do not want credit for a class?
Yes, anyone planning to take a credit class must complete an application, even if they don't wish to receive credit for the class. You may audit the class if you do not wish to earn a grade.
If you wish to take a credit class but do not want credit for the
class, you may audit the class by completing the Audit Course form in the Admissions office. This can be done through the add/drop period. Please refer to the registration guilde for dates. Registration Guide
What do I do if I
have not attended classes for awhile?
If you previously attended LSCC and took any credit classes but has been out one (1) year or more, then you must complete an "Application for Admissions." You are not required to pay the application fee again.
What do I do after I have paid the application fee?
- Ensure that all academic transcripts have been sent to LSCC.
- Take the College Placement Test (if applicable)
- Attend New Student Orientation.
- Group advising will be provided in New Student Orientation.
Can I take college credit classes if I do not have a high school diploma?
Yes Only if you are 18 years of age or older. However, you will be
classified as a non-degree seeking student and will be limited to taking no more than 12 credit houss under this status. If you wish to take more than 12 credit hours, you will be required to provide LSCC with official transcripts showing completion of high school/GED.
Will my credit transfer from another college?
Almost all courses from accredited schools will transfer to LSCC. Transcripts not acceptable to the community colleges and universities system are usually the vocational-technical schools (i.e. Lake County Technical Center and CTI Career Training Institute).
Exceptions would be Articulation Programs (i.e. Criminal Justice, EMT, LPN...). In these cases, official transcripts are required. In the instance that Financial Aid is being sought, we will still need official transcripts from all schools regardless of what type of school it is
Can I register for classes if I have not had my transcripts sent to
LSCC and I am degree seeking?
Yes, however if transcripts are not received by the date stated before the end of the term, you will have a hold placed on your account and will not be
able to register for future terms.
Note: If you are receiving financial aid, all official transcripts must be in before any aid or scholarships will be dispersed.
How do I go about getting a refund if my class is canceled?
Refund checks are issued within 4-6 weeks after the add/drop deadline for the term. They will be mailed to the address on file in the admissions office. Contact the admissions office at 352-365-3665, if there are any questions.
What procedure do I follow in order to withdraw/audit from a class?
- To withdraw from a class, obtain a "Withdraw" form and complete all necessary information.
- Submit the completed withdrawal form to the admissions/records office before the designated deadline. Submissions after this deadline will not be allowed.
- To audit a class, obtain an "Audit" form from the admissions/records office and complete all neccessary information.
- Submit the completed audit form to the admissions/records office before the designated deadline. A student may submit an audit form for a course up until the last date of the scheduled add/drop period. Submissions after this deadline will not be allowed.
Anyone who plans to receive Financial Aid must be degree seeking and have all transcripts in the admissions office before receiving any benefits from financial aid.
How do I go about applying for financial aid?
- Obtain a financial aid packet, complete the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid ( FAFSA), then mail the application to the address that is provided
for you or you may fill out the FAFSA online at
www.fafsa.ed.gov
- It will take approximately 4-6 weeks to receive a Student Aid Report from the processing center. Once you receive the student aid report, take all copies of the student aid report to the Financial Aid Office on the main campus.
- Any and all financial aid information should be directed to the financial aid office on the main campus.
What is Dual Enrollment?
Dual Enrollment is a program through the state where qualified dual enrollment students receive free tuition and do not pay the application fee. All Public high school students will receive a book voucher and will not be required to pay for books. All private and home school students are required to pay for their books. All dual enrollment students must:
- See a high school counselor.
- Complete a "Dual Enrollment Application Form".
- Contact the Dual Enrollemnt
Advisor at LSCC
- Attend New Student Orientation for dual enrollment students.
What is the 2+2 Program?
It is a program offered through UCF and Saint Leo University.
UCF allows students to work toward a bachelors degree in Elementary Education, Nursing, Criminal Justice and Business Administration by taking classes on the LSCC campus. All inquiries should be directed to the UCF office at extension 2113.
Saint Leo University offers Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration (Management) and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. All inquiries should be directed to the Saint Leo office at 787-3260.
How do I get a copy of my transcripts
LSCC?
- Open a browser window and type in the address bar: http://ww.lscc.edu Click on Current Students and then under Student Resources click on Transcripts. Read the instructions and then click the check mark to order transcripts. There is no fee for processing but there is a handling fee.
- Go to http://www.lscc.edu, click on LOIS, login and then click on the Student Services/Financial Aid link. Click Student Records and then order transcripts.
- You may place a transcript order over the phone by calling
1-800-646-1858 (there is a customer service handling fee for phone orders ).
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