All CA Community College applicants need to complete the FAFSA or CADAA application to qualify for FREE tuition for the first two years if you are a full-time student in good standing!!
The majority of BHS graduates attend MSJC and Crafton Hills. To explore more community colleges within a drivable distance, access the California Community College website where you can search for colleges by distance or majors/programs offered.
Senior Year Timeline for Applying to Community College:
Apply for enrollment starting Oct 1st, most students apply in the Spring of their Senior Year- launch through CaliforniaColleges.edu
Complete Online College Orientation.
Meet with a community college counselor.
Register for classes and pay fees.
EOPS Program
CA Community Colleges extend the opportunity of attending higher education to those from educationally and economically disadvantaged backgrounds. They not only strive to increase access to college but to commit resources to the retention of these underrepresented groups.
For students planning on transferring to a University from community college, it is important to start the planning process from the beginning. In addtion to meeting with an advisor at your community college you can check out the resources below so that you are more prepared and equipped with the knowledge you will need to transfer.
UC TAP is a free online tool to help prospective UC transfer students track and plan their coursework.
Plan your transfer from community college to a university
Associate Degree for Transfer that guarantees them admission as juniors to a Cal State campus and other participating universities.
If you plan to transfer to a four year university after two or more years at community college visit ASSIST - Transfer Information System
Consider applying for a guaranteed dual admission at California State University at the same time as starting at the community college through their Transfer Success Pathway. If you are accepted and complete the requirements you will be guaranteed admission within your major at a specific CSU after finishing your transfer degree at the community college.
UC Transfer Admission Guarantee: See if the UC you are interested in participates in the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program with the community college that you can apply for.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Assist.org (online student-transfer information system, for students planning on attending a community college and transferring to a 4 year college/university)