The main admission requirement is that the applicant must be a high school graduate. This can be documented by a high school diploma or a GED. You might be required to provide copies of official high school transcripts. If you are a home schooled student, you must have a signed home school agreement between your parent/guardian and your school system.
Some community colleges have an open admissions policy which requires only that the applicant satisfy the minimum age requirement of 18 years old. According to Sallie Mae, if you are home schooled, you must be at least 16 years old to enroll.
Scores from college admissions tests such as the SAT and ACT are usually required for admission. For junior colleges with an open admission policy, the requirement of the test scores may be waived.
According to the College Board, most community colleges require taking and passing placement tests in reading, writing or math to determine if remedial coursework is required before enrolling in college-level classes. Certain community colleges will waive the placement tests if scores on the ACT and the SAT are sufficient.