Thank you for choosing the Central Texas College Distance Education Program for starting or continuing your educational journey.  We realize that although you might prefer face-to-face courses in a traditional "brick and mortar" setting, you have selected an alternate delivery system for the flexibility and/or convenience it offers.  We strive to ensure that you will not be disappointed with your choice and that you have a rewarding and successful experience.  All CTC distance education courses are comparable in content and rigor to those offered on the Central Campus, are transferable to other institutions, and are taught by fully qualified and experienced instructors. As a distant learner, you have access to the same support services as campus-based students, to include financial aid, veteran's benefits, career planning and advisement, library, bookstore, and special assistance.

This handbook is designed for you, the distant learner, and much of the information is generic in nature. If you are enrolled in a special program, such as eArmyU, GoArmyEd, or NCPACE, or you registered at a CTC site/office, please refer to those sections in this document or to the appropriate web portal or program representatives for specific information related to course registration, course withdrawals, Points of Contact, and other unique procedures. Be assured that the courses are the same regardless of the program you are in. Only the student services policies and contact information may differ.

For general information about Central Texas College, please refer to the printed College Catalog and Schedule Bulletins or visit the CTC website at http://www.ctcd.edu or the Distance Education website at http://online.ctcd.edu.If you don't have Internet access and cannot view the referenced websites in this document, see the POC listings for relevant email addresses and telephone numbers or check with local representatives for current information.