Enrollment Steps for Certificate of Achievement Student

CSN accepts applications year-round. However, it's best to apply early to get the best choices for classes. Follow the steps below to complete your enrollment process.

Step 1 – Apply

CSN is an open-access institution, and any adult can apply for admission and enroll in classes. Those applicants who are specifically seeking a degree or certificate of achievement and are applying for federal financial aid must have a high school diploma, its equivalent, or be a qualified international student to be admitted to CSN. If you would like to prepare and take the GED/HSE you may do so at CSN. For more information, please contact CSN's Testing Center.

If you have not applied for admission in the last two years or have not taken a credited class from CSN within the last two years, you need to complete CSN’s Application for Admission.

There is a $20.00 one-time, non-refundable application fee charged to new students at the time of application submission. Note: Once your admission application is confirmed, you will receive an email with your NSHE student ID number followed by a separate email with instructions on how to validate your CSN student account.

Note: Once your admission application is confirmed, you will receive an email with your NSHE student ID number followed by a separate email with instructions on how to validate your CSN student account.
If you are new to Nevada please review our residency policy.

Step 2 - MyCSN Student Account Access

Your MyCSN student portal is your primary tool for registration and services

1. Validate your account here.
   
2. After validating your student account and registering your password, you are able to login to GoCSN and access your MyCSN, Canvas learning platform, and student email account.

If you encounter any technical issues validating your account, please call our OTS Help Desk at (702) 651-4357 (HELP)

Step 3 – Apply for Financial Aid

To apply for student aid at CSN you first have to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). All students are encouraged to apply for financial aid as early as possible. Processing can take several weeks.

The priority date to submit your FAFSA is March 1 of every year.

All additional verification documents must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office immediately upon request as indicated in your Communication Center and To-Do-List, within your MyCSN Student Account.

• Review all Financial Aid Checklist items.
• All communication about financial aid will be sent to your MyCSN Communication Center.
• If you are applying for scholarships, you must also go through the CSN Scholarship Application Portal. The Priority Scholarship Filing Date was January 1 st , however, applications are still being accepted.

For technical issues regarding your financial aid documents please contact 702-651-4303

Step 4 – Placements

Check if your Certificate of Achievement program requires that you take a Math or English class.

MATH

• If your program requires MATH 104B or MATH 116, you do NOT need to take the placement assessment.
• If your program requires MATH 120 but you chose not to take the placement test, you may still register for MATH 120E, which is the normal 3-cr MATH 120 taken with a 2-cr MATH 20 Algebra Review course.
• For all other math courses, you must take the Mat Placement Test or submit valid (less than two years old) SAT or ACT scores. Placement testing is free. To schedule an appointment or to access study materials visit the Testing Center.

ENGLISH

Take placement tests for English or submit valid (less than two years old) SAT or ACT scores for course placement. Placement testing is free. To schedule an appointment or to access study materials visit the Testing Center

Step 5 – Orientation

Complete an online orientation to become familiar with our CSN community and resources available to be successful. Access is available via the orientation webpage. Use your NSHE student ID number and password to log in to the online orientation platform