Transferring Credits to CAC

Welcome Vaquero/Vaquera!

A Transfer Student has previously earned college credits. 

Follow the steps below and get on your path!

Determine Your Area of Interest:

Areas of Interest are groups of related Pathways/Programs that lead to a degree or certificate. It is important to choose an area of interest to help receive financial aid and track your progress toward completion. It is OK if you’re not sure as you can change in the future, but important to choose one close to what you want at the start of the admissions process.

Apply for Admission:

Applying for Admission is free and doesn’t commit you to anything. It just helps us start the process in getting you ready to attend college.

  • •Before you apply, have the following ready:
    • •A valid email address & phone number that you check frequently. Your Admissions Letter and Next Steps will be sent to this email.  Do not use a school or work email address.
    • •Your social security number, if you have one. You won’t receive federal financial aid if we don’t have your social security number.
    • •Review the Campus Locations. Even if you plan to take your classes online, choose the campus closest to you so we can reach out and provide appropriate assistance.
    • •Choose a degree or certificate to start from CAC’s Areas of Interest
    • •Your graduation date and it is important to provide an accurate year and month.
  • •Complete your CAC Admissions Application

Submit Arizona Residency Documents:

Arizona public colleges have additional requirements based on Arizona Revised Statue 15-1802. It is important to submit residency documents via your portal to ensure we bill you at the in-state tuition rate.

  • •Please allow 2-3 business days for processing your admissions application
  • •Check your email for your admissions letter (It might be in your SPAM folder)
  • •Log into your student portal by using your CAC e-mail and password found in your admissions letter.
  • •Go to My Documents, choose all programs and submit residency documents.
  • •Residency Information: Additional information on residency requirements can be found here: Residency Requirements. In general, you need to prove you’ve been in Arizona for a year and your legal presence. An AZ Driver’s License will a Real ID check can do both of these if it is over a year old. If you recently received a driver’s license an unofficial transcript from an Arizona high school and show proof of being in the state for a year, along with a driver’s license or U.S. birth certificate.

Start the Financial Aid Process:

Even before you are admitted, you can start the financial aid process. It can take some time to get information completed to the Federal Department of Education so it is good to start early.

  • •Create an account with Federal Student Aid (FSA ID).
  • •Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
  • •Central Arizona College’s school code: 007283

Submit Official Transcript to Central Arizona College:

  • •You need to go to your previous college to request official transcripts are sent to Central Arizona College.
  • •In addition, print and bring a copy of your unofficial college transcripts to your first advising appointment.
  • •If your previous college needs an address use the following:
    • Central Arizona College/Attention Registration
      8470 N. Overfield Rd.,
      Coolidge, AZ 85128-9030