Gulf Coast State College

Steps to Admission

Apply today to begin your path to a new career and follow your dream of a degree. Choose the application type that pertains to your situation and submit. We will send you an email response within two business days. Then follow the next steps to start attending classes at Gulf Coast State College.

Apply for AdmissionsComplete your application in minutes.

The college offers credit and non-credit courses. Credit courses are designed to apply toward a degree.

You may enroll in credit courses without seeking a degree as a Non-Degree Seeking student. Non-credit courses are designed to meet the needs of citizens in the community and do not require previous high school and college transcripts.

Continuing Education offers personal enrichment and professional development classes (non-credit) that do not require previous high school and college transcripts.

Complete the online Admission application

Submit Official TranscriptsProvide academic records from your previous schools

High School, GED and previous college. Transcripts are required for all degree seeking students.

All official transcripts must arrive from institution to institution. Faxed and hand-carried transcripts will not be accepted.
We can accept transcripts by mail to our address listed below or electronically through a secure, third-party server (Parchment, EScript-Safe, National Student Clearinghouse, and others) to the address GCSCtranscript@gulfcoast.edu.
If you received a GED, a transcript can be ordered from GED.com.
Please access this link if your school requires a Transcript Request Form.

Find Financial AidYour FAFSA form determines your eligibility for grants, scholarships, and work-study

If you need financial assistance, apply right away.

Go to FAFSA and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form.

The GCSC school code is 001490. Additional information and other financial aid opportunities are available on the GCSC Financial Aid web site.

Complete GCSC Pathway OrientationPathway Orientation is required for first time in college students, before registering for classes.

To schedule your Pathway Orientation, login to your MyGCSC account and select Schedule Appointments. There you can schedule your Pathway Orientation Session.

Meet with Your Pathway NavigatorStudent success starts with a solid plan.

Schedule an appointment with your Pathway Navigator.

Pathway Navigators provide guidance and advise to new, continuing and returning students.

All 'First Time in College' students are required to meet with their Pathway Navigator.

The offices of the Pathway Navigators are located on the 2nd floor of the Student Union East building.

Dual Credit

Apply for dual enrollment, meaning you can attain college credit for courses taken while still in high school.

Military Veterans

Access educational benefits for active duty military service members, veterans and their spouses.

International Students

Apply to Gulf Coast State College from outside the United States.

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