Transient Students--Application Process
A transient student is one who attends / seeks a degree from another institution but wishes to attend Lawson State Community College for one term.
Step 1:
Request an official letter of good standing or transient student form from the degree-granting/home institution. This letter must list the term the applicant wishes to enroll at Lawson State Community College. A new transient letter/form must be presented for each subsequent term that you plan to enroll in classes. Contact the Office of Admissions in advance with questions at admissions@lawsonstate.edu
Step 2:
Make sure your transient letter (letter of good standing) is mailed to one of the Admissions Office locations or you may email it to the email account noted in step 1. (admissions@lawsonstate.edu)
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Lawson State Community College
Birmingham Campus
Admissions Office
3060 Wilson Road, S.W.
Birmingham, AL 35221
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Lawson State Community College
Bessemer Campus
Admissions Office
1100 9th Avenue S.W.
Bessemer, AL 35022
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Step 3:
Make Application to College( as a transient student). Click on the Apply Now button to begin your online application.
Step 4:
Review Lawson States online class schedule and select your course(s).
Step 5:
Register online via your
MyLawson Student
account. See directions for registering online via our website and step-by-step online tutorials.
Step 6:
Financial Aid cannot be used if you are transient student unless you have a consortium agreement from your home institution. Pay tuition/fees via your MyLawson student account (online, if paying via credit card). Or, if paying with cash or check, pay tuition/fees at the Cashier's Office (on the Bessemer campus in the A-Building) or at the Cashier's Office (on the Birmingham campus in the Academic Success Center).
Step 7:
Purchase books and supplies at our bookstore location our online (Lawson State Book Store) . The bookstore is located on the Birmingham campus is in the Academic Success Center (on the first-floor).
Note: F1 Visa Holders--for transient status must present a copy of the Visa in advance (before enrollment), as well as, a letter and transient clearance form from the institution recommending and approving specific courses before registration. A new transient letter/form must be presented for each subsequent term.