Correspondence courses are designed for students studying at a distance. Each course can be completed from home and includes a variety of learning assignments. Students generally communicate with their instructor via phone, mail, or email.

Correspondence courses are self-paced independent study courses that allow students to work at their own pace often with instructor guidance and no formal classroom attendance is required. For most courses, students work with a textbook and course guide.

Students who wish to apply credit earned through correspondence study to a college degree or a high school diploma should consult the resident institution before enrolling in a correspondence study course. Most institutions have limitations on the number and kinds of correspondence study credits they will accept.

Unlike full-year courses, semester-based courses may qualify for financial aid. Students who cannot remain in school due to a circumstance, e.g., illness, distance, or other reason, may request a school board to consider paying the registration fee and may request a school to consider providing course textbooks.

Students need to be proficient in email, internet browsing, chat rooms and other common computer applications. Most correspondence between the student and instructor occurs via the course management system and email. Students are encouraged to email their questions and actively participate.

Students utilizing financial aid for semester-based correspondence courses must have the forms filed with the CSC Financial Aid Office by June 1st. Students are required to post their scores on the Student Page for all the comprehensive tests in the course in order to receive feedback. Students are provided with a textbook, practical exercises and exams which are administered by your supervisor or a bank officer.