Future Students




Adult learners

When times get tough, adults go back to school. More than ever, a college degree means greater career opportunity, faster promotion and higher income. This makes choosing the right college an important decision.

Here are 13 smart reasons to choose SC4.

1.To get a job.
 If you are looking for a job, either while attending college or after graduation, SC4 will help you find one. Our Student Success Center provides free lifetime employment services, including resume assistance, interview preparation, job search assistance and job placement.
 
2.Quality of instruction
 At SC4, quality instruction is our highest priority. Our instructors are dedicated, experienced teachers.
 
3.Transferability of classes
 Associate degree programs are designed to transfer easily to four-year colleges and universities. SC4 membership in the Michigan Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers ensures transfer of credits.
 
4.Wide variety of programs
 Choose from a wide variety of study options:
5.Cost
 Why pay more if you don’t have to? SC4 has no application fee and offers the most affordable tuition in the area. Compare and see how your educational dollars will go further at SC4.
 
6.Quality of programs 
 SC4 is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools: www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org or (312) 263-0456. We offer programs in high-demand career fields, and our graduates are well-prepared for their new jobs upon graduation. 
 
7.Flexibility of classes 
 At SC4, our flexible class schedule allows you to take classes when it’s convenient. Classes are available:
  • On our 25-acre Port Huron campus.
  • At our extended learning centers at Algonac, Bad Axe, Croswell, Peck and Yale.
  • Mornings, afternoons, nights and weekends.
  • Online.
  • In short-term formats.
 
8.Complete campus resources 
 Our beautiful campus is designed with the needs of our adult students in mind.
  • Refresher level classes
  • State-of-the-art child-care center
  • High-tech Library and science labs
  • Campus-wide wireless Internet access
  • More than 30 computer labs
  • Theatre and Fine Arts Galleries
  • Gymnasium/weight room
  • Café and College Bookstore
  • Campus clubs and student organizations
  • Honors program
  • SC4 University Center for bachelor’s degrees
 
9.Meet people just like you 
 At SC4, you will meet other students who work, attend class and have families. Nearly half of our students are adults returning to school. Fifty percent of our students attend classes part-time. 
 
10.Class size 
 Our small class size will enable you to network with fellow students from diverse backgrounds and get personal attention from your instructors. 
 
11.Free services 
 We offer FREE services to ensure your success.
  • Tutoring
  • Financial aid, including scholarships
  • Employment services
  • Personality assessments
  • Academic advising
  • Career advising
  • College success seminars
  • Services for students with disabilities
 
12.Financial aid 
 Adults returning to college can get financial aid, and you don’t need to be a full-time student to qualify. Grants, scholarships, loans and work-study programs provide adult students with vital resources to pay for college. Visit www.sc4.edu/financialaid. 
 
13.Reputation 
 We are the second oldest community college in Michigan and have more than 85 years of experience providing students with quality education. Come plan your future at St. Clair County Community College. 
We help you succeed each step of the way
Whether your goal is a better job, a new career or the simple satisfaction of finalizing your degree, SC4 will help you maximize opportunities for success. If you’re not sure what career path to follow, enroll in our Career Development class. Other courses listed in the catalog are designed specifically to help adult students reacquaint themselves with the learning environment. Our refresher level classes include Reading 050, Reading 075, English 050, English 075 and Math 050.