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The Office of Admissions at Paris Junior College is eager to assist prospective students with general information about our academic and technical programs. Our office is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to noon.

Phone:
800-232-5804
903-782-0425
Fax:
903-782-0427

Scholarships

A PDF file is available listing many scholarship opportunities available to students and prospective students. The scholarships are not offered directly by Paris Junior College and do not constitute a complete listing of all scholarships available. Students are urged to seek out other scholarship opportunities that may be available.

Scholarships are listed by the month during which the scholarships’ application deadline falls.

» Download the scholarship list (PDF)

» Download the scholarship application (PDF)

For more information, e-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), director of admissions. Also, you may find the following to be helpful:
» PJC’s school code is: 003601
» The Online PJC Admission Application
» Apply online at the Texas Common Application Web site.
» Online PJC Resident Status Form
» Dual Credit For High School Students
» Tech Prep/School-To-Work
» Tuition and Fees

All materials required for admission to Paris Junior College should be on file in the Admissions Office prior to registration. A new applicant whose file is incomplete at the time of registration will be allowed to enroll on a conditional basis pending completion of the admissions file. Responsibility rests upon the student applicant for insuring that all necessary documents have been submitted.

Paris Junior College has an “open door” admissions policy which insures that all persons who can profit from post-secondary education have an opportunity to enroll. Under this policy, a student may be admitted to the college according to any one of the conditions listed below.

High School Graduation

Graduates of accredited high schools satisfy minimum requirements. An official high school transcript showing date of graduation and signature of certifying official must be provided.

GED Completion

A person who has completed the General Education Development Test with passing scores. GED scores and/or a copy of GED certificate must be provided.

Graduation From A Non-Accredited High School or Non-traditional Education Program Such As A Home School

Graduates must provide an official high school transcript showing date of graduation with a signature of a certifying official. Home school graduates must present a notarized record of high school equivalent work completed and the date of successful completion. This work should be consistent with the TEA minimums for high school completion.

Individual Approval

A student who did not graduate from high school (but whose high school class has graduated) or has not passed the GED may be admitted on Individual Approval. A student must show evidence of the ability to benefit from postsecondary education as demonstrated by the completion of a state-required or local assessment test. All students admitted by Individual Approval are strongly encouraged to complete the GED.

NOTE: Students who are admitted on the basis of individual approval and wish to apply for financial aid must take and pass (under federal standards) an approved test to be used in determining eligibility to receive federal financial assistance. This test may only be attempted twice.

Early Admission for High School Students/Dual Credit

High school students who have passed sections of THEA or are exempt may be admitted upon written approval from the high school administration.

Paris Junior College, through cooperative agreements with area high school officials, has established a concurrent enrollment program for high school students. Eligible students are enrolled at PJC for a reduced course load not to exceed two college courses per semester while completing high school graduation requirements. These students may enroll in either academic or vocational areas and have the option to study in the college’s day or evening program. Before enrolling at PJC, students must supply a transcript and an official letter of permission from their high school principal or counselor for each year they are enrolled. Dual credit students must meet THEA requirements.

Re-Admission

Students who have attended PJC previously will need to update their application by providing current name, address, telephone number, etc., to the Admissions Office. Students who have attended other colleges since leaving PJC must supply official transcripts from those colleges.

Transient Admission

A transient student is defined as one who is primarily enrolled at another institution. A transient student must provide an official college transcript from the institution in which they are primarily enrolled.

Transfer Students

Students pursuing a degree or certificate at PJC may be accepted on transfer from other regionally accredited colleges and universities. Students seeking transfer to PJC must complete all admissions documents and submit transcripts which indicate all post-secondary credits previously earned. Transcripts (official or unofficial) must be available at the time of registration for purposes of advising. Official transcripts must be on file within one semester of initial enrollment or subsequent admission will be denied.

International Students

International students can be accepted to PJC when all requirements have been met. An international student must submit the following:

1. Application for Admission.

2. Application for Residence Halls with a $100 room deposit if under 21 year of age.

3. A certified English translation of grades and credits for the final four years of secondary school showing date completion.

4. A medical report which is a part of the admissions application.

5. An official transcript from all previous college, universities or intensive English language schools attended in the United States.

6. Certified proof of financial support showing source of income and amount available to student while attending PJC.

7. Adequate proof of competency in English or a score of at least 500 on the paper-based or 173 on the computer-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), administered by the Educational Testing Service, Princeton, N.J. Non-native English speakers will be tested for English proficiency. Students who fail to meet the established standard will be placed in a comprehensive remedial program prior to entering regular classes.

8. A $500 admission deposit to be applied toward first semester costs. Students transferring from another institution in the United States are not required to submit this deposit.

After acceptance by the college, and before registration, all international students will be required to take the THEA or Accuplacer tests in the areas of English, reading and mathematics. Results of this test will determine the particular courses for which a student may register.

All international students are required to purchase health and accident insurance coverage specified by the college during their entire stay at PJC. Additional information concerning international admission, registration or college policy may be obtained by e-mailing Barbara Thomas, director of student development and international student advisor, at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or by calling 903-782-0426.

Click here to read more about requirements for international students.

Health Occupations

Separate program-specific applications are required for the Nursing, Surgical Technician, Radiology and Medical Records Coding programs. Please contact the Health Occupations Department at 903-782-0734 or e-mail Carla Jones at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for additional information.

Admissions and Financial Aid Information

Many financial aid programs are available for students who qualify.  Contact the Student Financial aid office for application and specific program information.

Satisfactory Academic Progress

To be eligible for FSA funds, a student must make satisfactory academic progress (SAP). See Financial aid satisfactory academic progress policy.

Enrollment Status Requirements

A student must be enrolled full time to receive an Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) and at least half time to receive aid from the Subsidized Stafford Loan . The Pell and Campus-based programs (except for Perkins in the case of a student enrolled in a program for a teaching credential) don’t require half-time enrollment, but the student’s enrollment status does affect the amount of Pell a student receives.

Drug Conviction Can Disqualify for Financial Aid

A federal or state drug conviction can disqualify a student for FSA funds. The student self-certifies in applying for aid that he is eligible; you’re not required to confirm this unless you have conflicting information.

Convictions only count if they were for an offense that occurred during a period of enrollment for which the student was receiving Title IV aid. They do not count if the offense was not during such a period. Also, a conviction that was reversed, set aside, or removed from the student’s record does not count, nor does one received when she was a juvenile, unless she was tried as an adult.