Step 1:  

Start by completing the FAFSA  (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to determine your federal aid eligibility.  

Use York Tech’s school code when applying: 003996 

Need Assistance applying for the FAFSA? Register for one of our FAFSA Frenzy events, or stop by the Enrollment Services desk in the Student Services (J) Building. We have computers available for FAFSA completion. 

Step 2:  

Your FAFSA may be selected for verification, which means we will need additional documentation to process your application. Other documents may be required in order to clear up conflicting information on your FAFSA or clear items that were flagged by the Department of Education. Information about missing documents may be viewed in Navigate, and emails will also be sent to students informing them of missing documents. Documents may be uploaded in Navigate, scanned and emailed to finaid@yorktech.edu from your York Tech email address, or dropped off in person at the Enrollment Services desk in the Student Services (J) Building. 

Review steps 3 & 4 here: Financial Aid

For a full list of Financial Aid Forms, visit the Financial Aid Forms webpage.

To complete your admissions & financial aid process, we require an official high school transcript, college transcript, or GED score report.  

You can submit your transcripts using one of the following methods. Your documents must be sent directly from the issuing institution to be considered official. 

Submit Transcript Electronically 

Ask your high school, college, or GED agency to email your official electronic transcript to: arecords@yorktech.edu

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Submit Transcript by Mail 

Have your institution mail your official transcript to: 

York Technical College 
Attention: Registrar's Office 
452 S. Anderson Rd 
Rock Hill, SC 29730 

Note: Transcripts must come directly from your school or GED agency to be accepted as official. 

For more information, click here: Submit Transcript

If this is your first class of the semester, View your current account balance in Navigate Resources in the section " Financial Aid & Payment Info."  

Complete one of the following before the payment deadline on Friday, August 8. 

• Finalize financial aid. 

• Set up a flexible, online payment plan through Nelnet. 

• Pay in full through Navigate or by contacting the Cashier's Office at cashoffice@yorktech.edu. 

16-Week Term (2025FA)	August 8**
1st 8-Week Term (2025FA1)	August 8**
1st 4-Week Term (2025FA2)	September 16 (for students starting in FA2 term)
2nd 8-Week Term (2025FA3)	October 15 (for students starting in FA3 term)
2nd 4-Week Term (2025FA4)	November 11 (for students starting in FA4 term)

**If your financial aid is not secured, no payment has been made, and/or you have not set up a payment plan, all of the classes on your Fall schedule will be dropped.  

If you register for 16-week and 1st 8-week classes after the initial payment deadline, the final payment deadline and drop from classes will occur on Friday, August 22.  

For more information about payment deadlines, visit the Cashier's Office.

• Students can make online payments on their account through Navigate by following the steps below. 

• Log into Navigate using your York Tech username and password. 

• • Click "Resources" 

• • Click "Places" 

• • Select the "Financial Aid & Payment Info" folder. 

• • Select "Make a Payment” to make an online card payment. 
     

For cash or check payments or questions, please contact or visit the Cashier's Office. 

• There is a $30 fee to set up a payment plan.​ 

• A percentage of the balance is due when setting up a payment plan.​ 

• Payment plans accepts debit or credit cards and can be set up to auto withdraw.​ 

• Sign up through Navigate​.

• Only Inclusive Access books are included.

To learn more about Payment Plans, click here: Payment Plans

View Your Class Schedule in Navigate.

Need a schedule adjustment? Schedule an appointment or email your Academic Advisor in Navigate > Resources > People.  
 
You can also visit the Academic & Career Advising Center in Building L or make an appointment in Navigate. 

Your classes will be available in D2L two calendar days before they start. For students starting in the 16-week and 1st 8-week courses, your D2L class will open on Saturday, August 16.  

Login to D2L 

This is the digital home of all York Tech courses. Log in today to get familiar with your courses in D2L, if you haven’t already! Helpful resources can be found here.  

York Tech offers four different types of courses: Online (Web), Web-Enhanced, Hybrid (Face-to-Face), and Attend Anywhere.  

• Hybrid: Course that consists of a combination of in-person and online/web-enhanced instruction. In-person attendance is required!  
  
  

• Lecture: Courses are held on campus at scheduled times and scheduled days in person. 
  
  

• Web-Enhanced Online: Online course with a synchronous (live) virtual lecture component at regularly scheduled times. Most similar to an in-person course with synchronous sessions occurring at the regularly scheduled class time 
  (example: MWF 9-9:50am). (Noted as WEBEX on the class schedule under the ‘Class Format.’)​​ 
  
  

• Asynchronous Online: Online course with no synchronous (live) component asynchronous. Requires the most independent learning and initiative 
  of students. (Noted as INT on the class schedule under the ‘Class Format.’)​ 
  
  

Learn more by viewing this Registration cheat sheet! 

Your textbooks and materials are embedded in your D2L Course homepage*. If you have issues accessing your digital course materials, please notify your instructor immediately. 
 
Some courses may have physical materials. You will get an email from the Campus Store (Slingshot) when those materials are ready for pickup.  
 
Learn more here.  

Navigate is a student success platform… Your source for ALL THINGS York Tech! Available in both App and Desktop Version 

Schedule appointments with faculty/staff, access campus resources, view your class schedule, and more. 

Download the Navigate app! 

It is important to check your email several times per week for important updates from your instructors and the college!  

Ways to access:  

• Navigate > click on the “Email” icon 

• Go to https://yorktech.edu/login/. Click Students > York Tech Email: Outlook 

• From your homepage in D2L, click the “Email” link on the top toolbar  

• Register your vehicle in Navigate: Here's How. 

• One If you registered your vehicle, pick up your parking pass in Building A, Room 200 or 262 (at the top of the stairs).  

FERPA is a federal regulation that protects your student record! If the FERPA Consent for Disclosure form is not completed we can not discuss ANY student information (Schedule, Attendance, Grades, Financial Aid).  

• Step 1: Log into your Navigate account 
• Step 2: Click on Resources - Places 
• Step 3: Select the Forms folder and click on “Complete FERPA form” 
• Step 4: Click on the link displayed to open a new window 
• Step 5: Log into YTC eForms using your Navigate User Id and Password 
• Step 6: Under the Document Library, click the “FERPA Consent Form” form and complete the fields contained within the form 
• Step 7: Once fields are completed, click send 

Laptops are not provided to students by the college, so having your own reliable device is helpful to keep up with coursework, virtual meetings, and online platforms like D2L. York Tech provides free access to Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more). Also, Computer labs are available on campus for students who need occasional access to a computer or printer

If you’re purchasing a laptop, here’s some guidance for our IT Team:

Prioritize laptops with a built-in webcam and microphone for online classes.

The laptop will work best if it meets at least these minimum specs for Windows 11:

• 64-bit processor, 1 GHz or faster, with 2 or more cores
• 4 GB RAM (8 GB RAM or more – strongly recommended)
• 64 GB storage (256 GB SSD recommended)
• UEFI firmware with Secure Boot capability
• TPM version 2.0
  
  

For better performance, we recommend:

• Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 processor
  
  

Wi-Fi Compatibility Tip

We’ve observed that HP laptops may have trouble staying connected to our campus Wi-Fi. For the most reliable connection, we recommend considering other brands like Dell, Lenovo, Acer, or ASUS.

For assistance setting up accommodations, visit Accessibility Services.

If you have a diagnosed disability (learning, physical, or psychological), you can request accommodations.

Once you have been admitted to the College, the first step is to complete the following intake form. It is also best to have already registered for your classes.

Accessibility Services Intake Form

After you complete this intake, you will be required to provide documentation, and will be contacted to schedule a meeting with an Accessibility Specialist to discuss the accommodations you may be eligible for, as well as the process for using them in your classes.

Please understand that the process is different than high school. Even dual enrollment students cannot submit an IEP or 504 Plan to their college instructor. Any accommodations must be approved through Accessibility Services.

If you are a returning student who has already established accommodations, please submit your faculty notification form. Check your YTC email for communication about completing this form.  

Important dates can be found on our Academic Calendar webpage. Below are a few specific dates to be aware of.

• Friday, August 8: Fall Payment Deadline 

• Monday, August 18: Fall semester Begins 

• Friday, August 21: Last Day to Drop (2025FA) 16-Wk Term and (2025FA1) 1st 8-Wk Term with 100% Refund 

If you have any issues logging into your York Tech account, connect with the IT HelpDesk!  

• Location: Building L 

• Phone: (803) 981-7111 (Select #5 from the menu.)  

• Email: YTCWebSupport@yorktech.edu   (Include your student ID number.)  

• First time logging in? Use this guide to set up your password.