Step by Step
Admission Process:
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Complete the online Enrollment Application. Please note that all programs us the same application form.
- Application for Enrollment – Apply Online
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Pay the $50 registration fee (may be made in the online application form).
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Submit copy of driver’s license or government-issued ID within the online application form.
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Submit proof of graduation. Acceptable documents: high school diploma or GED certificate, high school transcript, Bachelor’s degree diploma or transcript.
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Complete one of the following Admissions Surveys. These surveys allows instructors to assess whether additional instruction is needed in technical support, English, and phonics. These surveys must be completed and included in each student’s file at the college. Depending upon your program enrollment, please choose from one of the following:
- Admissions Survey for the Steno Method – Click to start survey
- Admissions Survey for the Voice Method – Click to start survey
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If you are considering having coursework transfer from other previously attended colleges and/or universities, you must notify the other schools and have an official transcript sent to the College of Court Reporting. Our mailing address is 455 West Lincolnway, Suite A, Valparaiso, IN 46385.
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Students interested in enrolling and in need of academic adjustment or auxiliary aids are urged to notify the Director of Admissions by submitting this form at the time of admittance.
- Non-discrimination Policy – Click to download
- Disability Disclosure and Accommodation Form – Click to download
Admission Requirements:
All applicants must be at least 17 years old, show evidence of high school graduation or GED, and exhibit a serious attitude toward training in the career area offered by this institution. No qualified applicant will be refused based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or status as a veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Prospective students are invited to attend admission/financial aid open houses, which are held periodically. Prospective students should call the college to make an appointment with the admissions office.
Student Identity Verification Policy:
Students are required to provide a copy of a government-issued photo ID prior to enrollment that is kept on file. Students are required to meet with a mentor who administers skills evaluations periodically through the program and verifies the students identity. Additionally, teachers can randomly request, at the beginning of any required class, that a student turn on their camera for identity verification. Teachers notify the administration when these checks are made. The pictures from the class recordings are compared to those on file.
Student privacy will be protected. Students and mentors sign contracts that identify each party. Students then meet with their mentors who will confirm the identity of the student. Each syllabus contains the following statement: In order to protect student privacy, the College of Court Reporting will authenticate that the student who registered for this course is the student completing all of the requirements and earning the credits for this course. Personal information about a student will never be shared during the ID verification process.
Tuition
*As of July 2026, tuition will increase to $435 per credit hour, plus a $500 technology fee each semester. The credit hour rate will not change for students already enrolled prior to July 2026.
Tuition is $395 per credit hour, plus a $300 technology fee per semester. A monthly payment plan may be arranged whenever necessary. There is no service charge if tuition is paid monthly. A late charge may be assessed when payment is made past the due date. Visa, MasterCard, and Discover may be used for all payments. Financial Aid is also available to those who qualify.
Federal Pell Grant and Student Loan Programs
We participate in the Federal Pell Grant and student loan programs. Our school code is 026158. Our financial aid officer would be happy to assist you in what you are eligible for in terms of aid. Our team can be reached at 866-294-3974 or email [email protected].
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CCR’s transfer policy is in accordance with accreditation policy for transfer credit. Transfer consideration will be given consideration based on an evaluation of official transcripts, grades and credits earned, and relevance of courses to CCR courses. Please note that time to complete the program is not dependent on how many credits are transferred or on full- or part-time status. It is dependent on how quickly one develops the skill and accuracy and completion of all course and graduation requirements.
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