OAAP Career and Technical Education (CTE) Dual Credit Application without a Fee

Purpose: Use this document as a reference for completing an Online Admissions Application Portal (OAAP) Career and Technical Education (CTE) Dual Credit application without a fee in ctcLink.

Audience: Admissions staff, CTE Dual Credit applicants

Overview

The Online Admissions Application Portal (OAAP) uses Okta authentication for secure user login and account access. Okta is the authentication tool currently used by ctcLink and provides students with a secure login experience that helps protect credentials and reduce unauthorized access to OAAP.

Students may apply to multiple colleges using the same OAAP account; however, only one OAAP account may be created per email address.

OAAP Account and Login Information

  1. If you have not yet created an OAAP account, visit the OAAP Create an Account QRG for more information.
  2. For OAAP login information, visit the Online Admissions Application Portal (OAAP) Login QRG.
  3. If you have already created an OAAP username and password, you may log in and continue your application.
    • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is not required for standard OAAP accounts.
    • Returning applicants will be required to reset their password during their first login.
  4. Returning students logging in with an existing ctcLink EMPLID must update the following directly in ctcLink before applying for admissions.:
    • Address.
    • Email.
    • Phone number.
  5. Existing ctcLink EMPLID accounts use ctcLink Okta authentication to log in to OAAP.
    • MFA is required for ctcLink Okta accounts.
  6. ➡️Sign in to the Online Admissions Application Portal (OAAP) or visit your college’s official website and select the admissions application link.

The Online Admissions Application

  1. The Start a New Application page displays.
  2. Select a College from the drop-down list.
  3. Select an Admission Type from the drop-down list. Select CTE Dual Credit.
  4. Select a Program from the drop-down list. Select Non-Award Seeking.
  5. Select a Term from the drop-down list.
  6. Select a Plan from the drop-down list. Select CTE Dual Credit.
  7. Optionally, select a Sub-Plan from the drop-down list. Academic Sub-Plans are optional and not required to submit an Online Admissions Application successfully.
  8. Click the Apply button.
Application setup page for Everett Community College with selected enrollment, program, and term details.
Expand or collapse content Personal Information Page

Overview

The Personal Information page displays after selecting the Apply button. Information entered during account creation carries forward to this page. Additional optional fields may be completed. Page order and required sections may vary by college and admit type. Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*), and a progress bar at the top indicates completion status.

  • Links on the left side highlight when hovered over:
    • Start a New Application.
    • Instructions Guide.
    • In-Progress Applications.
    • Submitted Applications.
Admissions application page showing navigation menu and Personal Information checklist with completed status indicators.

Personal Information

  • Scroll through the Personal Information area to review/complete optional fields such as:
    • Additional Name preferences (e.g., Preferred First Name and Preferred Last Name).
    • National ID and type.
    • Sex - The Legal Definition of Sex. Please enter the legal sex as denoted on this person's birth certificate or driver's license per WAC 246-490-075 or WAC 308-104-0150.

Phone and Email Information

  1. The Phone and Email Information sections display below. None of these are required fields.
  2. Complete the Phone section according to your preferences. If you need to add additional phone numbers, select the +Add New button on the right side to create another row.
  3. The Email section is auto-populated with the information previously submitted. If there are additional emails to enter, select the +Add New button.
  4. Upon completion of these sections, scroll down to the Address section.
phone and email type page

Address Information

  1. The Address Information section contains a combination of drop-down menus and fill-in fields. Most of these are required fields.
  2. Select applicable values from the Address Type, Country, and State drop-down fields.
  3. Complete the City, Address Lines, and Postal Code fields.
  4. The County field is optional.
  5. If additional addresses are to be added, select the +Add New button to create a new row.
  6. Once you've completed the Address Information section, review the message below for next steps. Click the "Next" button to save your information and move to the next section. A green checkmark will appear to the right of the section name in the left menu for all completed sections. You can also progress through the application by selecting the section link in the list on the left. The section will be selectable only if it appears after the currently active section. Once all required sections have been completed, the application can be submitted.
    • Select the Next button.
    • Select the Save for Later.
    • Exit without saving.
  7. Select the Next button to continue.
Expand or collapse content High School Information
  1. The High School Information page displays.
  2. Follow the instructions on the screen to search and add High School information.
    • Required items are indicated by an asterisk (*).
    • Click "Search School/College" to search for your school (High School is required).
    • If you can't find your school, click the "Add School/College" checkbox and enter the school details.
    • All dates are required in MM/DD/YYYY format. If you don't know the exact day, something close is fine.
  3. When you select the Search High School field, the system displays a School/College Search dialog box.
  4. Input specific filtering information for each field to refine the results. If your school is not on the list, select the "X" in the top-right corner of the page to return to the page and enter the information manually.💡Tip: Enter the City first, then filter by State.
  5. Select the applicable high school. The information will then populate the screen.
  6. If you can't find your high school, please check the Add School/College box to manually enter your high school information.
  7. Complete the required question: "What will be the highest level of completion when you begin college?" before proceeding to the College section.
  8. For those who have previously attended college, scroll down and add the information using the same process as for high school.
  9. When the School/College sections are completed, scroll down and select the Next button to continue.
High School Attended page displaying school information, attendance dates, and completion status fields.
Expand or collapse content Ethnicity Details
  1. The Ethnicity page displays. It is optional but available for all admit types.
  2. For question #1, answer: Are you Hispanic or Latino?
  3. For question #2, choose the option(s) that apply: What is your race? Select one or more.
  4. Once you select a checkbox, another drop-down field may appear, offering additional options.
  5. Scroll down to the bottom of this page and select the Next button to continue.
ethnicity details page
Expand or collapse content Supplemental Questions
  1. The Supplemental Questions page contains additional questions that are required to be answered.
  2. Select the Next button to continue.
Supplemental Questions
Expand or collapse content Review and Submit
  1. The Review and Submit page is displayed. This page serves as a certification that all answers are correct to the best of your knowledge.
  2. Review the instructions and select the Yes, I accept checkbox.  
  3. Click the Submit Now or Save for Later button.
    • If you are unable to complete the entire application, you can use the Save for Later button on any applicable page to return to it later.
      • Select the In-Progress Applications link.
      • Select the Resume button to continue the application.
  4. If you receive the error message shown below, "Please fill the Mandatory Fields!," it will highlight the incomplete area in the Navigation Panel.
  5. Select the OK button.
  6. Notice the section highlighted in red, which indicates this page still needs completion. Select the link to return to this page and complete the needed information.  
  7. Select the Next button to save the updated page.
  8. Select the Review and Submit link, then select the Yes, I accept checkbox again. Once complete, the Submit Now button will display. Click the button.
  9. A message will display confirming that the application was successfully submitted.
  10. Process complete.
Review and Submit page displaying a required fields warning message indicating missing mandatory information.

Please contact your college if you require immediate assistance with ctcLink. Check out the contact information and highlights for each community and technical college.