Enrollment steps

Note: For veterans and active duty service members, see the Veterans and active duty enrollment steps.

Use this Enrollment Steps guide (.pdf) to keep track of your progress.  By filling out this guide you’ll remember where you left off in the enrollment steps.

In this step, you will…

•  Create your Maricopa Enterprise ID (also known as MEID)
•  Complete the admission application by adding your personal information
•  Submit proof of your identification

Please note if you started your application more than 48 hours ago, you will need to start a new application

You can also apply for admission In-Person at the college of your choice. Bring a printed copy of the Student Admissions Application (English version | Spanish version) to the Admissions, Records and Registration Office at the college you plan to attend. We recommend you submit official transcripts of any high school and/or college credits to the Admissions, Records and Registration Office at the college of your choice.

•  Chandler-Gilbert 480-732-7320
•  Estrella Mountain 623-935-8888
•  GateWay 602-286-8200
•  Glendale 623-845-3333
•  Mesa 480-461-7600
•  Paradise Valley 602-787-7020
•  Phoenix 602-285-7800
•  Rio Salado 480-517-8540
•  Scottsdale 480-423-6100
•  South Mountain 602-243-8123

As you complete the Step One, record the following information on your Enrollment Steps guide.
•  MEID
•  Student ID Number
•  Maricopa Email

Maricopa email: Activate your Maricopa email at google.maricopa.edu once you have completed the admission process.

For additional information and support with the admissions process, visit the resources on this page. To receive help with the admissions process, contact the college of your choice.

Placement tests help you begin your education at Maricopa County Community Colleges with the right classes for you. If you plan taking college-level English, reading, or math, and/or English is not your first language, you will need to take a placement test before you can register for classes. You may retake the Placement Test for English, math, or reading once after a 24 hour waiting period. 

Preparing and Studying for the Placement Test is an important step. 

Test preparation resources
•  Web-based Study App
•  Accuplacer iTunes App
•  What is the Accuplacer Test

Scheduling a placement test
You can take your Placement Test at any of our colleges. Our colleges can provide Placement Testing in a variety of ways:
•  Walk-in
•  Appointment

•  Chandler-Gilbert 480-732-7159
•  Estrella Mountain 623-935-8860
•  GateWay 602-286-8160
•  Glendale 623-845-3058
•  Mesa 480-461-7480
•  Paradise Valley 602-787-7050
•  Phoenix 602-285-7844
•  Rio Salado 480-517-8560
•  Scottsdale 480-423-6433
•  South Mountain 602-243-8188

Please check with the Assessment and Testing Office at the college of your choice for your Placement Testing options. If you are an out-of-state student, you can schedule to take the test in a proctored environment. You must bring a valid photo ID with you on the day of testing. See a list of valid photo ID options.

Once you have completed your Placement Test, be sure to record your scores on your Enrollment Steps guide. Your academic advisor will review your test scores with you during your advisement session. 

Advisors will help you identify courses and create an educational plan to meet your academic goals. Our colleges can provide academic advisement in a variety of ways:
•  Individual or Group
•  Appointment or Walk-In
•  Phone or Email

Please check with the Academic Advising Office at the college of your choice for your advisement options. As you prepare for your academic advisement session, explore your program and degree options. Be sure to discuss your academic goals and course options with your Advisor during your session. Make a note of the courses you and your Advisor discussed on your Enrollment Steps guide.

To make the registration process easier, review the recommended course subject(s) and number(s) (e.g., ENG 101, MAT152, etc.) you discussed with your Academic Advisor. To register for classes, go to your Online Student Center and click on Add a Class.

Attending New Student Orientation (NSO) is a great way to get connected to resources and people on campus. New Student Orientation session formats vary from college to college. Click the button to access contact information for your college campus and learn about your college-specific New Student Orientation.

•  Chandler-Gilbert
•  Estrella Mountain
•  GateWay
•  Glendale
•  Mesa
•  Paradise Valley
•  Phoenix
•  Rio Salado
•  Scottsdale
•  South Mountain

Tuition is due 35 days prior to the start date of your first class. If you register less than 35 days before the start date of your first class, your tuition is due the same day.

If you do not pay the balance of your tuition and fees on time, you may risk being dropped from your classes. To check the due date of your tuition and fees, go to your Online Student Center at my.maricopa.edu. Explore your paying for college options below.

1. Make online payments using your Online Student Center, where you can use any of the four major credit cards to make your payment.
2. Make a payment in person at the college cashier’s office using cash, credit card, or a check.
3. Enroll in a monthly payment plan (Nelnet Business Solutions).
4. Use financial aid funds such as scholarships, grants, and loans. They will apply to the balance of your tuition and fees automatically when awarded.

All financial aid starts with creating a FSA ID and completing the online Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To complete your FAFSA online, go to fafsa.gov. Review the five steps for Financial Aid to monitor the status of your application.

Numerous scholarship opportunities await. Scholarships can vary in amount, and eligibility is based on need or merit. We give you the ins and outs of scholarships, including how to find them, and how to apply.

If you plan to cover a portion of your tuition and fees out of pocket, you may want to enroll in a payment plan. Don’t forget to record the balance of what you will need to pay to attend your classes, as well as the due date for payment on your Enrollment Steps guide.