2-Year Colleges
Community College is for people 18 years and/or those who have a High School Diploma
At Community College, you can complete your general education requirements and use them to transfer to a 4-year college if you want!
Community College is a way for college students to earn a degree or certificate at a reduced cost!
You can find Community Colleges all over the U.S.
How to Access Free Education at a Community College
Filling out FAFSA may lower admission costs!
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more information)
Be a first-time student at a community college
You must take 12 units
(this means you are a
full-time student)
LOCAL 2-YEAR COLLEGES
Click on Each College Picture or Name to Learn More!
Top 6 Community Colleges in Our Area:
Glendale Community College
Pasadena Community College
Santa Monica Community College
LA Valley College
Pierce College
LA Trade Tech
Map of the 6 Local Community Colleges
in relation to JBHS
LA College Promise Details:
Early outreach & engagement for Los Angeles County students:
College info days
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completed in high school
Priority registration
Holistic assessment for strength-based placement
Pre-enrollment in support services
First-year experience
Summer transition
(extended orientation)Free tuition (no enrollment fees) for 1st year
12 to 15 units per semester
Structured schedule including required English and math
Ongoing success coaching, advising, and mentoring
Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)
TAG is for students who attend Community College and want to transfer out to a University of California (UCs) after 2 years. This program is used by community college students looking to continue their education at a 4-year university. Please visit the link down below for more information put out by the University of California Website
For information about specific community colleges and their requirements for TAG, search "TAG" in their search on their website
