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You can apply online by simply following the link below:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.applytexas.org\/\">ApplyTexas<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Finalize your application process by submitting the following documents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Transcripts:\n<ul>\n<li>Submit official High School Transcript (sealed envelope)<\/li>\n<li>Submit proof of GED (test scores and certificate)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Returning\/ Transfer Student:\n<ul>\n<li>Submit an official transcript from each college or university that you attended.<\/li>\n<li>Contact your previous education institution(s) to request official transcripts. They can be mailed to:<\/li>\n<li><strong>Texas Southmost College<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Office of Admissions<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>80 Fort Brown<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Brownsville, Texas 78520<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsc.edu\/admissions-and-records\/bacterial-meningitis-vaccination\/\">Immunization<\/a>-If you are under the age of 22 you must submit proof of the Bacterial Meningitis vaccine. State law requires that entering students show evidence of receiving a Bacterial Meningitis vaccination or booster dose during the five years before enrollment. The law allows for some exceptions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Step 2: TESTING<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All students are required to take a state-mandated reading, writing, and math assessment test. To schedule an exam, log into the <a href=\"https:\/\/secure.touchnet.net\/C20456_ustores\/web\/store_main.jsp?STOREID=5&amp;SINGLESTORE=true\">TSC Marketplace<\/a> and select \u2018Testing Center.\u2019 There you will find in-person or online TSI exams. You must fulfill the state-mandated assessment test requirements before completing the advising process.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsc.edu\/testing-center\/\">Testing Center Information<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3: ADVISING<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our College Enrollment Coaches will provide you with exceptional guidance and support as you launch your future with us. They are here to assist you with beginning your educational journey as a Scorpion. You can find our Enrollment Coaches at the Oliveira Student Services Center.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsc.edu\/division-of-student-services\/academic-advising\/\">Advising<\/a> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/selfservice.tsc.edu\/Student\/Courses\">Course Schedule<\/a> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsc.edu\/admissions-and-records\/tsc-degrees\/\">TSC Programs of Study<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4: PAYING FOR COLLEGE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>TSC Believes in providing access to an affordable, quality education. We can help you explore your options, including scholarships, grants, and loans. 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