Central Texas College maintains a staff of academic advisors, evaluators, and designated staff at CTC locations in and outside Texas to assist students with academic advising. Advising services assist students with career planning and their educational and personal goals. Advising focuses on the student’s program of study and whether student plans to transfer to a four-year program, enter the workforce upon completion of an associate degree, acquire new or improved skills for current job, or further their education while in the U.S. Armed Forces. For students unsure of a career, students can take a free Career Assessment, which is available online through the CTC Career Center webpage at www.ctcd.edu/career-center.
The Academic Advising Office on the Central Campus includes a team of dedicated academic advisors. If you reside in the local Killeen area you may contact your advisor by phone 254-526-1226 or by email Academic.Advising@ctcd.edu. Academic advising is also available at CTC Fort Hood and appointments can be scheduled by email FHStudentSvcs@ctcd.edu or call 254-526-1917/1916. If you reside in CTC’s service area, contact the CTC Site Director nearest you. CTC site directors are located in Lampasas 512-564-2328, and Marble Falls 254-616-3326.
If you reside outside Texas near a CTC site, you may contact your designated CTC site representative or the Eagles on Call Center by email eaglesoncall@ctcd.edu or call 254-526-1296 to reach a student services advisor. If you are not near a CTC site, please contact the Eagles on Call Center.
Steps for new students to CTC (first-time in college and transfer) and returning students include:
- New degree or certificate seeking students to CTC will choose a program of study at the time of their admission application. Consult with an advisor, as needed to plan your program.
- Returning students. Use your Progress Report in Student Planning located in MyCTC Eagle Self-Service to choose your classes each semester. Contact an advisor if you need assistance.
- Transfer students enrolling at CTC for the first time with a cumulative total of 30 or more semester credit hours must file a degree plan by the end of the semester of first enrollment.
- Continuing students enrolled in an associate degree program are required to file a degree plan immediately following the semester in which a total of 30 or more semester hours has been successfully completed, which includes CTC courses, evaluated credit awarded, and transfer courses.
- If a high school student enrolls in dual credit courses, a degree plan must be filed no later than:
- The end of the second regular semester immediately following the semester in which the student earned a cumulative total of 15 or more semester credit hours for dual credit courses successfully completed at CTC, or
- The end of the student’s second regular semester at CTC if student starts the first semester at CTC with 15 or more semester credit hours of course credit for dual credit courses successfully completed by the student
Additional Information for Active Duty Military, Veterans, and Military Spouses
The following is provided for service members in the U.S. Armed Forces; veterans, spouses, and dependent children using VA education benefits; and military spouses.
- Evaluated Degree Plans (EDP) for active duty Service members using military tuition assistance are completed within 60 days after admission to the college and receipt of required official college transcripts and the Joint Services Transcript (JST).
- Students using Veterans education benefits are required to have an approved updated degree plan each semester they enroll. Veterans are required to have their military education and experience evaluated.
- Students using MyCAA (My Career Advancement Account) benefits must have an Education and Training Plan (ETP) approved for funding. Contact your local CTC advisor or designated representative. If you are not near a CTC site, contact Eagles on Call at eaglesoncall@ctcd.edu.
Transfer Advisor
Assistance in planning to transfer to a four-year college or university is also available through the Transfer Center located in the Enrollment Center B209 or by emailing Academic. Advising@ctcd.edu or call 254-526-1226. Students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university can receive assistance about applications, transferring credits, sponsored visits, and transfer scholarships.
Academic and Financial Advising - Service members
The Associate Dean, Advising Services is the primary contact for academic advising including student support services for Service members. The Associate Dean may be reached at ehutchens@ctcd.edu or 254-526-1226.
The Associate Dean, Student Financial Aid & Veteran Services is the primary contact for information about the military tuition assistance program, Department of Education Title IV financial aid, education benefits offered by the Veterans Affairs, and other services is available. The Associate Dean may be reached at lbredt@ctcd.edu or 254-526-1205.
Fort Hood Student Services is responsible for advising military members and their families and can be reached at 254-526-1916/17 or email FortHoodStudentSvs@ctcd.edu. Fort Hood Records and Veteran Services can be reached at 254-526-1904 or email fhstudentrecords@ctcd.edu.
International Student Services (F-1 Visas)
The Central Campus in Killeen, Texas, is the only approved CTC location for international students. The CTC International Student Services office provides admissions assistance, placement into the English for Speakers of Other Languages Program (ESOL/DSLA courses), registration, orientation, academic and social advising, preparation for departure, immigration regulations advising, and housing assistance. Central Texas College is not responsible for a student’s immigration status. The student is responsible for remaining in status with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
Inquiries should be addressed to the Director of International Student Services at the Central Campus address listed in the front of this Catalog or by email ctc.international@ctcd.edu.
Pregnant and Parenting Students
Central Texas College prohibits the discrimination of students who are pregnant and/or parenting. This includes harassment and discrimination against a student based on pregnancy, childbirth, false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, or lactation, as well as any related medical conditions or recovery therefrom. “Parenting student” refers to a student who is the parent or legal guardian of a child under 18 years of age. Students needing information about pregnancy/parenting related resources, pregnancy/parenting related accommodations, or seeking a leave of absence due to pregnancy/parenting must self-identify and make the request to the Pregnant/Parenting Student Liaisons at cshank@ctcd.edu or ctinsay@ctcd.edu. For more information visit: https://www.ctcd.edu/locations/central-campus/student-support/student-success-persistence/disability-support-services/pregnant-parenting-students/.
CTE Success Programs: Textbook Lending & Materials Assistance, Transportation Assistance, Childcare Assistance
The Textbook Lending & Materials Assistance, Transportation Assistance, and Childcare Assistance programs are federal grant funded programs designed to provide aid to Career or Technical Education (CATE) students. Students who are majoring in an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) or Certificate of Completion (CC) degree type may be eligible for assistance through the Success Programs. In order to qualify for assistance, students must meet the following requirements:
- Must be a Texas resident
- Currently enrolled in a career/technical program, AAS degree or certification program. General Studies and Interdisciplinary degrees do not qualify.
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above, or be a new student.
- Demonstrate economic need: Financial Aid (Pell Grant Award letter), WIC, SNAP, TANF, or 1040 tax form.
- Meet specific requirements set for each type of assistance
For more information about these programs, visit: https://www.ctcd.edu/success-programs. Office is located in the Roy J. Smith Student Center, Building 220, room 137. Phone: (254)526-1357 Email: ctinsay@ctcd.edu
Academic Studio (Tutoring Center)
The Academic Studio (Tutoring Center) is located in Bldg. 220, upstairs, on the Central Campus. The Studio offers in person and virtual tutoring services for CTC classes. For assistance, send email to ssuccess@ctcd.edu or call 254-526-1580. To schedule a tutoring appointment, visit https://www.ctcd.edu/locations/central-campus/studentsupport/student-success-persistence/academic-studiostudent-success-center/.
Success Coaching
The Student Success Coaching department pairs students with a dedicated mentor who guides them through their educational journey. Key benefits include personalized support, skill development, goal setting and accountability, access to resources, building of confidence and support of overall well-being. Offices are located in Building 220, Roy J. Smith, on the Central Campus. Contact Success Coaching via email at successcoaching@ctcd.edu or by telephone at (254) 501-3006.