Frequently Asked Questions

It is recommended that you register online at mctspsa.org. Please use the "Register Online" button at the top right of the website.

All courses are offered at the Assunpink campus. Cosmetology is offered at the Sypek campus 
Assunpink: 1085 Old Trenton Road, Trenton, NJ 08690.
Sypek: 129 Bull Run Road, Pennington, NJ.

Our programs are open to all residents of all counties.

Per the criteria developed by the Office of Career Readiness, adults must have a high school diploma or have passed a high school equivalency test (GED, HiSET, or TASC) to be eligible for admission to Postsecondary Vocational CTE Programs.  

• Transcripts are required if you are registering for Barbering of Cosmetology.
• Transcripts are required if you have already completed courses in the trade for which you are registering or if you want to be waived from a course due to completion at another institution. You will need to submit the transcript to ptsa@mcts.edu
• If you are transferring from another vocational school or shared-time vocational high school, you will need to submit a transcript by email to ptsa@mcts.edu

If you need to request your transcripts from our school, please click here.

Programs available:

• Cosmetology
• Welding
• Carpentry
• HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning)
• Plumbing
• Electrical

Per the criteria developed by the Office of Career Readiness, adults must have a high school diploma or have passed a high school equivalency test (GED, HiSET, or TASC) to be eligible for admission to Postsecondary Vocational CTE Programs.  

To apply for courses in the Post Secondary program a prospective student must apply online and pay online at mctspsa.org/admissions

Yes, there are deadlines for registration. The application must be submitted prior to the first day of classes. 

You must be 18 years of age or older and possess a High School diploma or equivalent.

Your employer must apply with the USDOL for sponsorship to sponsor you and register you as an apprentice. Once you are registered as an apprentice your 8,000 work hours will start. You will need to come to school with us in order to get you education hours. You must have 8,000 work hours and 576 instructional hours.