NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
An essential and mandatory part of your journey to and at SKC is New Student Orientation (Step 9 below). Spring New Student Orientation (NSO) will be Friday, March 29th. Registration starts below.
STEP 1: EXPLORE CAREER PATHS AT SKC
Find the best career path Salish Kootenai College 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
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 Salish Kootenai College is 015023
STEP 4: APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
Salish Kootenai College Maintains a list of our available scholarships. This list is updated quarterly.
For more information please contact:
Ellie Bundy McLeod
(406) 275-4825
ellie_mcleod@skc.edu
STEP 5: APPLY FOR HOUSING
On campus housing includes Family Housing and Dormitories. We can also help with 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 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
YOUR JOURNEY IS ABOUT TO BEGIN. WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU!
STEP 10: COMPLETE Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates & AlcoholEDU TRAINING
Salish Kootenai College 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.