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Skip to content Menu Start Here Explore New Student Orientation Success at SKC SKC.edu Menu Start Here Explore New Student Orientation Success at SKC SKC.edu BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY In order for to provide you with the most effective assistance possible, it is very important that you follow the steps below in order. Steps completed out of order will likely lead to roadblocks in your application, acceptance, and attendance at SKC. These steps have been created in order to provide you with the most trouble free beginning to your future as possible. NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION An essential and mandatory part of your journey to and at SKC is New Student Orientation (Step 9 below). Winter 2020 NSO will be Friday, January 3. Registration is open now. Online NSO Registration STEP 1: EXPLORE CAREER PATHS AT SKC Find the best career path has to offer you. Career Services is here to help you along the way. CLICK HERE FOR SKC CAREER SERVICES . STEP 2: APPLY TO SALISH KOOTENAI COLLEGE For more information about SKC admissions contact the Office of Admissions. Email: admissions@skc.edu Phone: 406-275-4855 Fax: 406-275-4801 Message/Text: 406-285-7415 Located in the Robert DePoe III Building, Enrollment Services - See SKC Campus Map START YOUR APPLICATION PROCESS HERE STEP 3: APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID What is Financial Aid? Financial aid is funding that will help you and your family meet college expenses such as tuition, fees, books, supplies, etc. The basic sources of aid are grants, scholarships, employment, and loans. You and your parents (if you are dependent) are considered the primary sources of funding for these costs. Financial aid is intended to fill the gaps where you and your parents might fall short in paying for your education. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (known as the FAFSA) is a form that can be prepared annually by current and prospective college students (undergraduate and graduate) in the United States to determine their eligibility for student financial aid. Our School Code at is 015023 COMPLETE THE FAFSA APPLICATION Watch the 7 Easy Steps to the FAFSA STEP 4: APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS Maintains a list of our available scholarships. This list is updated quarterly. For more information please contact: Amanda Serrano (406) 275-4820 amanda_serrano@skc.edu SKC Current Scholarship List STEP 5: APPLY FOR HOUSING On campus housing includes Family Housing and Dormitories. We can also help with Off-Campus Housing. FAMILY HOUSING DORMITORIES OFF CAMPUS HOUSING STEP 6: PLACEMENT ASSESSMENT All new and returning full-time and part-time students who have not accumulated 30 quarter credits are required to take a Placement Assessment test that assesses skills in reading, English and mathematics, prior to pre-registration. The Placement Assessment is given prior to pre-registration and on a weekly basis throughout the year. Notice of the Placement Assessment dates will be posted in the SKC quarterly Class Schedule. Placement Assessment must be taken before registration for classes can occur. Placement Assessment Weekly Schedule Monday 11:30 a.m. Wednesday 9:00 a.m. The Placement Assessment will take approximately 3+ hours. The Placement Assessment is timed; therefore, it is important that students arrive on time. Students do not need to sign up ahead of time. Location of the Placement Assessment testing is in the Department of Academic Success building, room 110. For question about the Placement Assessment contact the Department of Academic Success (406) 275-4792 or (406) 275-4868. A great study resource for Placement Assessment is EdReady Montana. If you are unable to take the TABE at SKC, you can take it at one of the following sites; just click; www.opi.mt.gov/Programs/CTAE/ABE.html or www.montana.edu/airo/tribal.html STEP 7: GET YOUR SKC EMAIL ACCOUNT Once your SKC application process is complete, you will receive an acceptance letter from the Office of Admissions. Once you have received your acceptance letter, please call, email or visit the I.T. Helpdesk to get your SKC Student email account set up. (406)-275-4357 helpdesk@skc.edu Adeline Mathias Building #68 STEP 8: GET YOUR SKC STUDENT ID Please bring your photo identification to the SKC I.T. Services Department located in the Adeline Mathias Building #68 to receive your student ID/print badge. The first badge is free, replacement IDs are $10 STEP 9: NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION Learn more about orientation and view the schedule of events here. YOUR JOURNEY IS ABOUT TO BEGIN. WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU! STEP 10: COMPLETE Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates & AlcoholEDU TRAINING and the Center for Prevention & Wellness wants to work together with you to create a fun, healthy and vibrant campus community. As part of that commitment, we require all students to complete HAVEN and AlcoholEdu -- engaging online, research-based programs that provide a unique learning experience regarding important prevention skills and strategies for our students. Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates (Everfi) Through Everfi you will learn about healthy relationships, the importance of consent and being a good communicator, and the many ways you can help create the safe, positive campus. This platform addresses the Title IX requirements as set by federal standards. AlcoholEdu This online experience includes alcohol related content featuring videos and virtual activities. Whether or not you drink, AlcoholEdu empowers students to make well-informed decisions and provides some simple strategies to help keep you and your friends safe. Federal guidelines require students to participate in alcohol education at least once while attending a higher education institution. School Code for Online Training Please enter the school code 02be33ad and click I'm a student to create your Everfi account. Click below to begin both online programs. Everfi & AlcoholEDU TRAINING ONLINE COURSES is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. | PO Box 70| Pablo, MT 59855 | 406.275.4800....