Admissions Requirements

Listed below are the general admissions requirements for First-Time College Students, Dual Credit Course Students, Transfer Students, Re-admission Students and International Students.

The following programs have additional admissions requirements. Please click on the program name to review the additional requirements

Automation and Robotics Technology
Automotive Collision Technology
Automotive Technology
Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician
Design Drafting Technology
Electrical Distribution Systems
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology
Heavy Equipment Operations
Heavy Equipment Technology
Machine Tool Technology
Medium/Heavy Equipment Technology
Nuclear Technology
Physical Therapist Assistant
Powersports Technology

Admissions Procedures
Every prospective student will work with an Admissions Representative and/or Recruiter. This person works with the prospective student throughout the testing, application, and registration process. He/she is the prospective student’s personal contact with the college and is available to assist the prospective student with his/her transition to college life. Contact the Office of Admissions at 1-800-743-8324. Prospective students may apply online.

Admission decisions are based on the current admission policy and are in accordance with the college’s standard practices on equal opportunity. Under each category below, the items listed are the minimum requirements for admission evaluation. Applicants who do not meet the admissions requirements for their desired program, may be reviewed by an admissions committee. If the admissions committee determines that the student does not have the skills needed for success in a particular program, the student may apply for alternative programs for which the criteria are met or develop a plan for the purpose of achieving the minimum scores required for admission to the desired program. Any applicant who has questions concerning the admissions procedures should call the Office of Admissions.

Students who enroll will need to provide proof of U.S. citizenship and submit health and immunization records. Some exceptions may apply.

Resident Status
In accordance with Missouri state law and with the policy set forth by the Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education (Missouri Register, 6CSR 10-3.010 Determination of Student Residency), no student who is a U.S. citizen shall be eligible to register as a resident of the State of Missouri and pay in-state tuition unless he/she is a bona fide resident of the state. A student who has moved to Missouri for the primary purpose of obtaining a higher education shall not be considered a bona fide resident of the state and will pay out-of-state tuition. The burden of proof of resident status shall be upon the applicant. To be eligible for in-state tuition rates, the student must meet state statutory requirements, which include:

• Attesting to Missouri residency for the previous twelve (12) months on the Linn State Technical College Application for Admission.
• Providing written documentation that proves the student is a bona fide resident of Missouri. Proof of residency must include, but is not limited to:
  • He/She must be a U.S. citizen or possess a green card from the INS.
  • Once the U.S. citizenship is documented, he/she must provide either a copy of the previous year Missouri State Tax Return for themselves (or parents if the student has not received wages in Missouri) or a copy of 12 consecutive pay stubs identifying wages earned and Missouri State taxes paid.

NOTE: A person classified as a non-resident upon his/her first enrollment will continue to be classified as a non-resident for the duration of his/her enrollment. Questions concerning the status of residency should be referred to the Office of Admissions.

Student Classifications and Application Requirements
A student can be admitted to Linn State Technical College as either a degree seeking student or a non-degree seeking student.

Degree Seeking Students (First-Time, Transfer or Re-admission)
A degree seeking student has determined that his/her goal is to attain an associate of applied science degree or a certificate from Linn State Technical College.

Application Requirements

• Complete the Linn State Technical College Application for Admission.
• Education Record – Submit all that apply to you:
  1. Official eight-semester transcript from an accredited high school
     • High school students will be given tentative admission based on a sixth or seventh semester transcript.
     • A final transcript must be submitted after graduation.
       OR
  2. Official passing GED score report.
     • GED graduates and/or home-schooled students should request that an official copy of their GED scores be sent to the Office of Admissions directly from the state department of education in the capital city of the state in which they tested.
       OR
  3. Official college transcript(s) with at least 24 semester credits from an accredited higher education institution. If the applicant has earned less than 24 college semester credits, submit both the official college transcript and an official high school transcript or official passing GED score report.
• Provide ACT, SAT or COMPASS test scores.
  1. Test scores are used for course placement and program admittance.
  2. Results from these tests must be less than five years old. The COMPASS test is offered on the Linn State Technical College campus for a nominal fee. Contact the Office of Admissions to schedule a test appointment. Special test accommodations are available upon request with proper documentation.
  3. If test results are over five years old and the applicant can demonstrate successful prior college experience, he/she may have testing waived per the discretion of the Director of Admissions.
• Submit any program-specific requirements. Contact the Office of Admissions for more details.

Students Declaring a Major
Students declaring a major who are accepted to the college and admitted into a degree or certificate program may receive federal financial aid if eligible.

Students with No Major
A student with no major is degree seeking but does not have a major for one of the following reasons:

• The student does not meet desired program requirements and enrolls in general education classes in order to meet requirements.
• The student’s desired program is full and the student enrolls in general education classes with plans to enter the program when space is available.
• The student is truly undecided but wants to complete a degree at Linn State Technical College.

NOTE: Enrolling at Linn State Technical College as a student without a major may lengthen the time it takes to complete a degree.

Students who are admitted without a major may receive Federal Stafford and PLUS loans, if eligible, for one consecutive 12-month period. Class work taken during this time must be required for their desired degree program. Students are not eligible for other federal aid such as Federal Pell Grants and College Work Study until they have been admitted into their desired degree program.

International Students
An international student is a foreign-born person, who is not a citizen, national or permanent resident of the United States. An international student must be degree seeking and admitted into his/her desired degree program. International students will be issued a Certificate of Eligibility (I-20) only after completing and/or submitting the following information:

• Complete the Linn State Technical College Application for Admission.
• Provide evidence of academic preparation:
  1. The student must submit all official school records verifying scholastic preparation (e.g. graduation certificate and/or transcript from an accredited high school or foreign equivalent and college transcript). An official English translation of the transcript must be submitted in addition to the original.
  2. Students transferring from another U.S. college or university need to submit their current I-20, I-94 and visa.
• Submit evidence of financial responsibility and an affidavit of financial support guaranteeing the prospective student’s ability to pay fees and living expenses in the United States while attending school.
• Submit ACT, SAT or COMPASS test scores.
  1. Test scores are used for course placement and program admittance. For information about taking an arranged ACT test, visit www.actstudent.org/.
  2. Results from these tests must be less than five years old. The COMPASS test is offered on the Linn State Technical College campus for a nominal fee. Contact the Office of Admissions to schedule a test appointment. Special test accommodations are available upon request with proper documentation.
  3. If test results are over five years old and the applicant can demonstrate successful prior experience at an accredited U.S. college or university, he/she may have testing waived per the discretion of the Assistant Dean of Enrollment Management.
• Provide evidence of English language proficiency:
  1. International students who are from countries where English is not an official language and/or were not schooled in English must submit evidence of English proficiency. This requirement may be satisfied by providing one of the following:
     • A score of 500 or better on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Submit official test report.
     • A score of 5 or better on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
     • Completion of 60 semester hours of satisfactory academic work in a regionally accredited U.S. college or university. Submit official transcript.

NOTE: International students will be required to submit evidence of health and accident insurance prior to enrollment. In addition, international students must pay all fees necessary for issuing the I-20.

International students may be eligible for internal tuition waivers provided by Linn State Technical College.

Non-Degree Seeking Students
Students who wish to take classes, but do not wish to pursue a degree may be permitted to enroll under non-degree seeking student status.

Application Requirements:

• Must complete the Linn State Technical College Non-Degree Seeking Application for Admission.
• May take credit, non-credit and/or dual credit classes on a space-available basis.
• Are not eligible for federal financial aid.

If the non-degree seeking student wishes to take math or communications classes at anytime during enrollment, the student must provide ACT, SAT or COMPASS test scores.

1. Test scores are used for course placement and program admittance.
2. Results from these tests must be less than five years old. The COMPASS test is offered on the Linn State Technical College campus for a nominal fee. Contact the Office of Admissions to schedule a test appointment. Special test accommodations are available upon request with proper documentation.
3. If test results are over five years old and the applicant can demonstrate successful prior college experience, he/she may have testing waived per the discretion of the Assistant Dean of Enrollment Management.

When a non-degree seeking student decides to seek a degree or certificate at Linn State Technical College, he or she must complete the Linn State Technical College degree seeking student application requirements described earlier.