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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get to CPTC?

Please see the Campus Locations page. Free visitor parking is available in most locations on campus.

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Is child care available?

CPTC has an on-campus daycare center and other programs. Please see the Childcare page or contact the Child Care Center at 253-589-5531 or Head Start at 253-589-5721 for further information.

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What about student housing?

CPTC does not provide student housing. The Lakewood Community has private housing and apartments available for a wide range of budgets.

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What kind of school is CPTC?

CPTC is a fully accredited public two-year technical college with a curriculum that emphasizes career training. We offer 50 full-time Career Training programs and a wide variety of part-time Continuing Education and Extension classes.

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What does it cost to attend CPTC?

All costs for tuition, fees, books, supplies and materials for Career Training programs are detailed in the Tuition and Fees List. Costs for part-time classes are listed in the Continuing Education list.

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Can I get Financial Aid?

Financial Aid is available to all qualifying students. Please see the Financial Aid page for details.

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How do I enroll?

Admission is available to all qualifying students based on program availability. Please see the Apply for Admission page for details.

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Can I get to CPTC using public transit?

The CPTC campus is served by Pierce Transit.

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What kinds of degrees does CPTC offer?

CPTC is accredited to grant up to a two-year Associate of Applied Technology degree, depending on the program. Please see the Degrees and Certificates page for program details.

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Can I take classes online?

CPTC has a variety of online classes. Go to the e / Online Learning page for information on online programs and classes. Also, CPTC has established partnerships with EducationToGo and Washington Online to deliver training over the internet. To register for an online class, please go to the Online Registration page.

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