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Fall 2025 Registrations NOW OPEN! Fall 2025 Term: September 2 - December 12. Online and In-Person classes available.
Torrance Adult School diploma graduates and GED/HiSET passers can continue their education at Community Colleges and Public/Private Universities. Please consult the Counselor Obie Imoh (imoh.obie@tusd.org) before applying for colleges or universities.
For Career Training Programs, we highly recommend our TAS low-cost and short-term training programs - check out our Career Training page!
TAS also offers a Childcare Providers / Child Development program in collaboration with El Camino College. For more information, please visit our Career Training page, see the "Integrated Education & Training" section.
EL CAMINO COLLEGE
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please consult the Counselor Obie Imoh (imoh.obie@tusd.org) before applying to El Camino College. The TAS Counselor will evaluate your academic goals and needs, and connect you with our colleagues at El Camino College.
ASSOCIATES DEGREE PROGRAM AREAS:
Students can achieve an Associate's Degree in the below academic fields. Some of these Associate Degree programs are designed for transfer and completion at a four-year university.
ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS
Students can achieve an Associate's Degree in the below academic fields. Some of these Associate Degree programs are designed for transfer and completion at a four-year university.
Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
Architecture
Art
Business
Cosmetology
Construction Technology
Dance
Education (Elementary Teaching)
Electronics and Computer Hardware Technology
Engineering Technology
Ethnic Studies
Fashion
Film/Video
Fire and Emergency Technology
Foreign Language (French, Japanese, Spanish)
History & Political Science
Liberal Studies
Machine Tool Technology
Mathematics
Medical (Nursing, Radiologic Technician, Respiratory Care)
Psychology
Real Estate
Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
Theatre
Welding
INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS
These programs are driven and defined by career industries. Certification from these programs shows employers that you have completed the core competencies and are qualified to work in a particular career industry.
Automotive Collision Repair/Painting
Automotive Technology
Computer Aided Design/Drafting
Cosmetology
Electronics and Computer Hardware Technology
English as a Second Language
Environmental Technology
Physical Education (Fitness Trainer)
Radiologic Technology
Recreation (Recreation Leadership)
FINANCIAL AID (COLLEGE)
Apply to financial aid through FAFSA.GOV. The FAFSA application helps colleges/universities determine your financial aid eligibility and amount. Financial aid can come in the form of a grant, which you are not required to pay back, or in the form of a student loan. When you are ready to apply to college, make sure to submit your FAFSA application. You must have a high school diploma or equivalency to be eligible. To fill out the application, you will need the following information:
Your Social Security Number
Your Alien Registration Number (if you are not a U.S. citizen)
Your federal income tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned. (Note: You may be able to transfer your federal tax return information into your FAFSA using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool.)
Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
Records of untaxed income (if applicable)
An FSA ID to sign electronically.
You may also apply for scholarships. Please visit scholarshipguidance.com/scholarships, www.fastweb.com, and opportunity.collegeboard.org/about/explore. The college/university may also have scholarships for enrolled students. Please visit their websites for information.
Los Angeles College Promise (LACP)
The Los Angeles College Promise (LACP) serves first-time, full-time college students with a comprehensive strategy designed to support students to complete a higher education degree and/or a workforce certificate. It is a partnership between Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD), Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), City of Los Angeles, LA Chamber of Commerce, UNITE LA and private philanthropy.
Important aspects of the Promise are waived tuition for the first two years of college, priority enrollment, additional financial support, and a dedicated support team providing a wide array of academic and student support services.
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