California Community Colleges — admissions and college selection
Education agency function; provider and jurisdiction must be verified.[2]
Source checked October 26, 2026[1]Opens this office’s own website. CountyWiki does not process applications, take payments or provide personal records.
Contact details & office locations ↓Online services & information
Use the links below for official services and provider information. Check each service’s instructions and service area.
Use the official college-selection gateway. The selected college receives your information through its active CCCStart or CCCApply process; this is separate from registering for classes.
Service area: Shared California community-college system information and entry-platform referral for users statewide; college admission, courses and tuition residency depend on the selected college. [2]
Before you start
- Availability · College-selected intake; statewide gateway
- No matter which version you use, your information goes directly to the college you selected. [7]
- Availability · OpenCCC account; not tuition or course enrollment
- Your free OpenCCC account carries your personal information from one college to another, so you won’t have to re-enter everything if you apply to more than one college. [8]
- Availability · Colleges on different systems during transition
- Yes. If your colleges use different systems, you’ll need to complete one form in each system. It takes a few extra minutes, but your personal information carries over so you’re not starting from scratch. [9]
- Availability · Incomplete CCCApply submission at a transitioned college
- Once a college has transitioned to the new system, students who have started the CCCApply process but not completed it will need to restart the admissions process in the new system. [10]
- Information & documents · Initial entry; college may request later documents
- To complete the initial process to apply to any California community college, prospective students need information about their educational background, contact details, whether they meet requirements to be considered a resident of California, educational goals, initial college of interest and potentially more information depending on their situation. [11]
Read the Chancellor’s Office application and cost information. Its CCCApply link now redirects to the CCCStart selection gateway; follow your chosen college’s instructions.
Service area: Shared California community-college system information and entry-platform referral for users statewide; college admission, courses and tuition residency depend on the selected college. [2]
Before you start
- Eligibility & access · Published California-resident course-cost example; other charges may apply
- If you’re a California resident enrolling in 12 units, you would pay $552 each semester, with out-of-state and international students paying more. [12]
Read the official transition guidance before continuing an application. The page prints inconsistent retirement estimates; confirm the active process with the college.
Service area: Shared California community-college system information and entry-platform referral for users statewide; college admission, courses and tuition residency depend on the selected college. [2]
Fees
Fees are quoted only when a source document supports the amount and conditions.
| Service | Amount | Conditions & source |
|---|---|---|
| Community-college course fee — California resident reference | $46.00per course unit | Published California-resident rate; out-of-state and international students pay more. Books, supplies, parking, health fees and grant eligibility are separate; no printed effective date.[13] |
These are individual fee items, not a quote for your total. Other charges or exemptions may apply; confirm the total with the office.
Forms & documents
Official forms and document pages for this office’s services.
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- [1] California Community Colleges — ccc-profile (opens in a new tab)
California Community Colleges · California Community Colleges (CCCCO) | CA.gov — ccc-identity
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California Community Colleges (CCCCO)
- [2] California Community Colleges — ccc-transition (opens in a new tab)
California Community Colleges · Reimagine Apply - California Community Colleges | Find Your Path — ccc-role
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California community colleges are transitioning from CCCApply to CCCStart, a new, modern platform designed to make it simpler, faster and more secure for students to begin their educational journey.
- [3] California Community Colleges — ccc-profile (opens in a new tab)
California Community Colleges · California Community Colleges (CCCCO) | CA.gov — ccc-website
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
Department website
- [4] California Community Colleges — ccc-start-direct (opens in a new tab)
California Community Colleges · CCC Start — service-ccc-start
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California community colleges are transitioning to a new, updated system. During this transition, some colleges have already moved to the new system, while others will continue using CCCApply until their transition is complete.
- [5] California Community Colleges — ccc-current (opens in a new tab)
California Community Colleges · Apply for College - California Community Colleges | Find Your Path — service-ccc-apply-pay
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Visit CCCApply and Apply Today
- [6] California Community Colleges — ccc-transition (opens in a new tab)
California Community Colleges · Reimagine Apply - California Community Colleges | Find Your Path — service-ccc-transition
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Note that the first step for every prospective student is to create an OpenCCC account.
- [7] California Community Colleges — ccc-start-direct (opens in a new tab)
California Community Colleges · CCC Start — rule-ccc-college-selection
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No matter which version you use, your information goes directly to the college you selected.
- [8] California Community Colleges — ccc-start-direct (opens in a new tab)
California Community Colleges · CCC Start — rule-ccc-one-account
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
Your free OpenCCC account carries your personal information from one college to another, so you won’t have to re-enter everything if you apply to more than one college.
- [9] California Community Colleges — ccc-transition (opens in a new tab)
California Community Colleges · Reimagine Apply - California Community Colleges | Find Your Path — rule-ccc-two-systems
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
Yes. If your colleges use different systems, you’ll need to complete one form in each system. It takes a few extra minutes, but your personal information carries over so you’re not starting from scratch.
- [10] California Community Colleges — ccc-transition (opens in a new tab)
California Community Colleges · Reimagine Apply - California Community Colleges | Find Your Path — rule-ccc-restart
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Once a college has transitioned to the new system, students who have started the CCCApply process but not completed it will need to restart the admissions process in the new system.
- [11] California Community Colleges — ccc-transition (opens in a new tab)
California Community Colleges · Reimagine Apply - California Community Colleges | Find Your Path — rule-ccc-materials
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
To complete the initial process to apply to any California community college, prospective students need information about their educational background, contact details, whether they meet requirements to be considered a resident of California, educational goals, initial college of interest and potentially more information depending on their situation.
- [12] California Community Colleges — ccc-current (opens in a new tab)
California Community Colleges · Apply for College - California Community Colleges | Find Your Path — rule-ccc-resident-cost
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If you’re a California resident enrolling in 12 units, you would pay $552 each semester, with out-of-state and international students paying more.
- [13] California Community Colleges — ccc-current (opens in a new tab)
California Community Colleges · Apply for College - California Community Colleges | Find Your Path — fee-ccc-course-unit
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our $46-per-unit fee for community college courses is the lowest in the nation.
- [14] California Community Colleges — ccc-current (opens in a new tab)
California Community Colleges · Apply for College - California Community Colleges | Find Your Path — contact-ccc-help-phone
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Phone: (877) 247-4836
- [15] California Community Colleges — ccc-current (opens in a new tab)
California Community Colleges · Apply for College - California Community Colleges | Find Your Path — contact-ccc-help-email
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Email: support@openccc.net
- [16] California Community Colleges — ccc-current (opens in a new tab)
California Community Colleges · Apply for College - California Community Colleges | Find Your Path — contact-ccc-help-tty
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TTY: (877) 836-9332