First-Time College Student Applicants

Whether you’re planning for life after high school or making a career change, this is truly an exciting time. And we’re excited you’re considering Navarro College.

 

1. SELECT YOUR MAJOR

Take an even closer look at Navarro by exploring our Degrees & Majors. We offer degrees that prepare students to transfer to four-year universities plus degrees and certificates that provide students with the right set of skills and knowledge for a specific job or occupation. Our programs are led by professors from different disciplines who are dedicated to teaching and committed to our students’ success.

 

2. VISIT NC

The best way to get to know Navarro College is to spend time with us. when you’re ready, we will show you around, answer questions, and give you a taste of life at NC.
 
Want a more one-on-one approach? Contact the Student Recruiting Office at (903) 875-7343 or email Student Recruiting so we can make an appointment for you to come in, sit down with one of our admissions recruiters, and map out how NC will be the perfect college for you. Come visit and discover why so many people choose us!  Visit Navarro College! 

 

3. APPLY TO NC

We encourage students to apply online at ApplyTexas since it speeds up your admission process dramatically. Visit applytexas.org to get started.
 
Note: Proof of Residency
In Texas, a student enrolling in an institution of higher education, must have lived in Texas the one year (12 months) proceeding the first date of enrollment to be classified a Texas resident for tuition purpose. If you have attended school or resided out-of-state, additional proof of residency may be required, and the Office of Admissions reserves the right to determine the validity of documents submitted.
 
 

4. APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS

Use code 003593 when applying for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) through www.fafsa.gov to have your information sent to Navarro College. You will receive a letter with your financial aid awards and further instructions.
 
Priority deadlines* to apply for financial aid:
  • Fall semester: June 1
  • Spring semester: October 15
  • Summer terms: March 1
*Submitting financial aid documents by the priority deadline reduces the chances of delays in the processing and awarding of financial aid.
 
Visit the Costs & Aid website for details at www.costs-aid.navarrocollege.edu.
 
We encourage all students to apply for scholarships. Most scholarships are awarded based upon ACT/SAT scores, grades, declared major, talent, leadership, ambition, and in many cases, financial need. Any one of these could qualify you for one of several different award programs at NC! Find out how and when to apply for Scholarships.
 
Visit the scholarship website for details at scholarships.navarrocollege.edu.

 

5. SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS, TEST SCORES, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS

An official transcript of the applicant’s high school record must be filed in the Office of Admissions before an application for admission will be considered.
A sealed official, final high school and/or college transcript(s) should be sent directly to:
Navarro College
Office of Admissions
3200 W. 7th Avenue
Corsicana, TX 75110
 
Students must take a state-approved placement test and submit test scores at the time of registration. Students otherwise qualified will not be refused admission on the basis of their scores. These results are used in advising and placing students in proper sections of certain course areas. Tests are given at each campus Testing Center by appointment. A photo ID is required and students must complete the Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA) prior to taking the TSI Assessment for the first time.
 
Visit the Testing Center website for details at https://www.navarrocollege.edu/testing-center.
 
All first-time students attending Navarro College, including transfer students as well as students who are not continuously enrolled in fall or spring semesters since Fall 2011, will be required to show evidence of vaccination against bacterial meningitis. Evidence of the student having received the vaccination from an appropriate health practitioner within the past five years must be received in the Navarro College Office of Admissions at least ten days prior to the student’s first day in class.
Exceptions and additional information about this policy can be found on the Navarro College Policy Regarding Bacterial Meningitis page.

 

6. APPLY FOR ON-CAMPUS HOUSING (Optional)

If you’ll be attending NC at Corsicana, you’ll need to figure out where to live. If you’d like to live on campus, start by submitting your housing application.
 
Visit the residence life website for details at housing.navarrocollege.edu.
 
In Texas, a student enrolling in an institution of higher education, must have lived in Texas the one year (12 months) proceeding the first date of enrollment to be classified a Texas resident for tuition purpose. If you have attended school or resided out-of-state, additional proof of residency may be required, and the Office of Admissions reserves the right to determine the validity of documents submitted.
 
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