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All students are required to turn in a Proof of US Citizenship. Below is a listing of items that can be used to satisfy the requirement.
Effective October 1, 2012 any applicant to a college or university that receives funding from the State of Tennessee and is classified as "In-State" for tuition purposes will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or proof of Permanent Resident status. This is in accordance with House Bill 1379/Senate Bill 1325.
If you are a U.S. Citizen, provide one (1) of the following:
- A valid Tennessee driver's license or photo identification license issued by the department of safety
- A U.S. government-issued certified birth certificate
- A U.S. certificate of birth abroad or a report of birth abroad of a citizen of the U.S.
- A valid, unexpired U.S. passport
- A certificate of citizenship or naturalization
- A U.S. citizen identification card (I-179/I-197)
If you are a Permanent Resident, provide the following:
- A valid alien registration documentation or other proof of current immigration registration recognized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that contains the individual's legal name and current alien admission number or alien file number.
- Other valid documentation of identity and immigration status as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security may require in order to verify the applicant's status as a qualified alien through the SAVE program.
*Puerto Rican birth certificates issued before July 1, 2010 will not be recognized in accordance with U.S. Department of State policies.
How should I submit these documents?
Students should bring in the above mentioned document(s) to the Success Coach or Enrollment Services Specialist. Faxed copies of required documents cannot be accepted, and will not complete the Admissions requirement.
All transcripts must be submitted in official, sealed envelopes or via the institutions electronic process. Scanned copies will not be accepted unless they are sent directly from the school or institution.
The following information is not intended to be a complete list of requirements. There are a number of different types of admission categories and all applicants are reviewed on an individual basis depending on the category of admission. For additional information please refer to the catalog or call the Enrollment Services Center at 423-473-2310 or 800-604-2722, extension 310.
*All transfer students seeking financial aid are recommended to check with the Financial Aid Office. If transferring in 60 hours or more it is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED you speak with a Financial Aid Counselor before enrolling.
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Cleveland State Community College is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution