Where your infinite potential meets our endless possibilities
California community colleges play an essential role in ensuring access for all people to improve their quality of life and create bright futures for themselves, their families, and their communities.
Every California community college is designed to help you reach your full potential.
There’s a wide range of financial aid options - some of which you do NOT have to repay - like qualifying for the FAFSA or CADAA grants, scholarships, and some work-study programs. Financial aid can help you pay for tuition, books, or even the rent while in school.
DUAL ENROLLMENT
Get a head start on your higher education goals.
Experience college-level coursework, earn college credits, and receive credit toward your college degree while working towards your high school diploma or GED with dual enrollment.
COMMON COURSE NUMBERING
Know how your classes count!
With a unified course numbering system, you’ll clearly understand how classes transfer across California community colleges and toward your degree. Build your academic plan with confidence and stay on track with no surprises.
ASSOCIATE DEGREE FOR TRANSFER
Choose your pathway to a participating 4-year college or university.
Start at a community college, transfer to a guaranteed saved spot at a participating four-year college or university, and earn your bachelor’s degree.
SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT
Connect with the resources you need to succeed.
We're here for you! Explore our student support services and resources, like tutoring, counseling, career planning, food pantries, transportation, housing, and more. Your success is our reward.
CAREER EDUCATION CERTIFICATES
Grow and expand your career opportunities.
Enroll in a career education program to acquire the skills you need to improve your job prospects with training and certification from the nation's largest career education provider.
Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT): Latest Student Success Stories
From Challenge to Change: Lina's ADT Journey (Spanish)
"If I Can, You Can Too" - How Lina chose an ADT to change the trajectory of her life in profound ways.
When Community Became the College Plan
"I didn't think college was for me, until..." - Walker shares his story from community college to CSU San Marcos.
Step by Step to a Degree: Get a Guaranteed Saved Spot at a Participating Four-Year University
"It was the best decision..." - Learn how Trevor earned his ADT, then continuing on to CSU Bakersfield for a four-year bachelor's degree.
Turning a Dream into a Transfer Plan Through ADT
Through early college courses and the ADT pathway, Avary transformed a longtime goal into a structured plan that led her to UCLA.
Find a Career in Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
The road to your perfect career starts here. Whatever your goals are, you can accomplish them with a California community college education.
Need help paying for college? Good news: you may already qualify for financial aid. The first step is to apply — you might be surprised how much is available.
New Opportunities
Find newly updated financial aid options available. No matter your age or household income, there are various options you should review.
With 116 diverse campuses across California, there is a community college near you.
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Calbright College
Calbright is a new kind of college, one designed to fit the needs of people like you. We offer online job training that focuses on careers, not college credentials. If you're ready to find a career with a future, we can help you reach your goals.
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