ctcLink Help Resources for Students

The basics for students to get up and running with ctcLink. Also, please refer to the menu items.

Do This First: Activate Your ctcLink Account 

You only need to do this once.
Note to new students starting each quarter: If you received your ctcLink ID number via email, you still need to activate your ctcLink account.

Here is the pdf version.

  • Go to gateway.ctclink.us and select "Activate Account" to get started, or click the ctcLink icon on any of the Students pages: North | Central | South.
  • Refer to the information in the carousel/slider above or the accordion boxes below for step-by-step instructions.
  • Be sure to write down your new ctcLink ID number when you get it and keep it in a safe place. You will need it to log in to ctcLink.

If you encounter problems activating your account, contact the IT HelpDesk.

Activate Your ctcLink Account (pdf version)

NOTE: Be sure to write down your new ctcLink ID number (EMPLID) when you get it and keep it in a safe place. You will need it to log in to ctcLink. 

If you forget your ctcLink ID after you activate your account, please contact the IT Helpdesk or Registration for assistance.

  • Student Tech Tools: ctcLink, Canvas, Starfish, MyNorth/Central/South: A Guide.
  • My Student Accounts: A Guide to the Accounts you need as a Seattle Colleges Student.

Tips for Known Issues

Some students are encountering issues in ctcLink. Below are some solutions you can try.

Class Schedule

Note: Access the class schedule from your college's Students or Current Students page (North | Central | South) by clicking the Class Schedule icon.

Navigating ctcLink Mobile (HCX)

Get the Mobile App

One exciting feature of ctcLink is an app you can use on your mobile devices. Search the app store (iPhone) or play store (Android) on your mobile device for “ctcLink” to download and install this free app today. After you activate your ctcLink account, you’ll be able to access ctcLink directly through your mobile device using this app. 

Note: You must activate your ctcLink account before using the mobile app or its web-based version.  

This video shows how to enroll in classes using the Academic/Degree Progress view in ctcLink to make sure you are meeting your degree requirements. If you have any questions about specific degree requirements for your program of study, we encourage you to contact your academic advisor.

Navigating ctcLink (Desktop/Browser)

Enroll in a Nelnet Payment Plan

Nelnet Payment Plan Schedule 

Spring 2022 - Payment Plan available February 7, 2022

Last day to enroll online      Required down payment      Number of payments      Months of payments
February 23 25% 3 April - June
March 25 40% 2 May & June
April 8 50% 1 June only

Summer 2022 - Payment Plan available May 16, 2022

Last day to enroll online      Required down payment      Number of payments      Months of payments
May 25 25% 3 June-Aug
June 22 40% 2 July & Aug
June 30 50% 1 August only

Fall 2022 - Payment Plan available May 16, 2022

Last day to enroll online      Required down payment      Number of payments      Months of payments
May 25 none 6 June-Nov
June 22 20% 5 July-Nov
July 22 25% 4 Aug-Nov
Aug 22 30% 3 Sept-Nov
Sept 22 40% 2 Oct & Nov
Sept 30 50% 1 November only


Learn more at each college's Nelnet website:

 

  • Do not use the back button as you navigate in ctcLink. Information from previous windows you’ve left will be lost and are not retrievable.
     
  • If you encounter browser issues, good first steps to address this include clearing your browser cache and allowing pop-up windows. Select the links below for How To Steps. For further assistance please contact the IT HelpDesk.

Reporting Time Worked by Student Employees

Student employees need to use ctcLink to report their time worked so they can get paid. Get step-by-step instructions.