St Clair County Community College (SC4)

History
St. Clair County Community College, also known as SC4 and located in Port Huron, Michigan, was established 1923 as the Junior College department of the Port Huron School District. The school was given its own district in 1967 through a vote by the residents of the area, establishing it as a county wide college with approval from the state. The school has since its founding established a tradition of academic excellence, which has not lost any momentum or focus even through the expansion of the schools campus and facilities, increase in educators, or the large growth in enrollment. The school constantly reviews programs, facilities and services to guarantee they provide the quality the school is know for, updating as necessary to meet and exceed the needs and expectations of the modern Michigan student.  

Academics
St. Clair County Community College offers a number of certificates and degrees through  it variety of programs that allow for academic transfer or career training. Academic transfer programs fulfill the first two years of a four year education, and upon completion allow the student to apply for transfer to a college or university to continue one's education and earn a bachelor's degree. Transfer requirements vary by institution and as such students should consult a counselor to develop a curriculum that best reflect the criterion of the student's chosen school or schools.

Career training programs provide education and skill development in the necessary to allow individuals to enter the workforce in a given field as a qualified professional. Students will combine theoretical and practical course in order to apply learned techniques and methods in a real world setting. Programs result in a diploma, certificate or degree and take between one and two years to complete.

Some programs offered:

• Accounting
• Criminal justice
• Early Childhood Education
• Nursing
• Business

Admissions and Financial Aid
Students wishing to enroll at St. Cloud County Community College by fulfilling the minimum requirements for admission and and submitting an application form along with tuition. Students should supply transcripts and test scores and may be required to take a placement exam. Additionally, new students are encouraged to participate in orientation in order to familiarize themselves with campus life, as well as meet with an academic advisor to plan their curriculum and determine their program of choice. Registration takes place shortly before each semester, with tuition fees due thereafter.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs. Students in need of assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is used by the school to determine financial need and aid program eligibility. Students must maintain a strong academic performance in order to retain financial aid, and all aid must be reapplied for prior to each academic year. Students may be chosen at random to provide additional financial information to ensure that the FAFSA's provided information is accurate, this is due to new regulations governing aid disbursement.

Estimated Costs & Financial Aid

The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $5,900. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition & Fees Information

• Annual tuition estimates are:
  • State Residents: $3,600-$4,300
  • Out-of-State: $9,400-$11,270
• Charges per unit:
  • State Residents: $120-$140 per credit unit
  • Nonresidents: $300-$360 per credit unit

Financial Aid Details

The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.

	Percent of Students	Average Amount
Any Financial Aid	76%	-
Receiving Grants & Scholarships	63%	$4,960
Receiving Student Loans	18%	$4,338

Admissions, Academics, & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and recent graduates, St Clair County Community College may provide services to students including:

• Online course work available
• Weekend and night classes available
• Remedial instructional courses
• Career path counseling
• Student employment
• Employment search assistance

Graduation & Transfer Rates

Students who attend a community college will be able to choose from a variety of programs that will lead to an associate's degree or transfer to a four year institution. The following list shows graduation and transfer-out rates for this school compared to community colleges in Michigan, which can be useful for determining which community college to attend.

	SC4	St. Clair County	Michigan
Graduation Rate	15.8%	-	14.7%
Transfer-out Rate	32.3%	-	26.7%

Specialized Programs & Accreditations

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program
  • Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (since 2012)
  • Compare all associate's degree in nursing (ADN) programs in Michigan

Other Community Colleges Nearby

The list of nearby schools has been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to St Clair County Community College.

• Schoolcraft College in Livonia, MI (64 miles away)
• Monroe County Community College in Monroe, MI (91 miles away)
• Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College in Mount Pleasant, MI (124 miles away)
• Mid Michigan Community College in Harrison, MI (136 miles away)
• Montcalm Community College in Sidney, MI (136 miles away)