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ABOUT COMMUNITY COLLEGES
APPLYING TO
THE COLLEGE & ENROLLING IN CLASSES
TUITION & FEES
FINANCIAL AID
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
ABOUT COMMUNITY COLLEGES
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What is a community college?
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Community colleges are public colleges offering programs that lead to a
2-year Associate degree, transfer preparation to a 4-year college to
earn a Bachelor’s degree and certificate or associate degree programs
leading to careers, such as, office worker, chef, airline pilot or day
care teacher.
Why
should I consider Glendale Community College?
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The academic program available through Glendale Community College (GCC)
is comparable to the first two years of a baccalaureate degree at most
4-year colleges and universities, including the California State
University campuses (such as, CSULA and CSUN), the University of
California (such as, UCLA and UC Berkeley) and several private
universities (such as, USC and Occidental College). Many students choose
to begin their college career at GCC and then transfer to a 4-year
college or university because we offer smaller classes and more direct
contact with faculty than many universities. You can find more
entry-level classes and more in-class assistance than many universities
are able to provide.
If you are looking for vocational training that does not require a
4-year degree, we offer Certificates in many career-related programs
designed to prepare you to begin working in your chosen career within 2
years.
In addition, GCC offers a broader range of services than many
universities, such as, ESL classes, assistance for students with
disabilities and a variety of orientation and personal development
courses. Our goal is to meet YOUR needs as you prepare to transfer to a
4-year program or enter the world of work.
What is a Transfer Program?
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GCC provides an education that is equivalent to completing the Freshman
and Sophomore year at most colleges and universities and, if you
successfully complete all required courses, allows you to be accepted as
a Junior at many college and universities. The courses that you take
will depend on the college or university to which you want to transfer
and your academic major. There is a set core of courses required for
transfer to the University of California, a California State University
campus or a private college or university. The Student Education Plan
you would follow would be either the IGETC (Intersegmental General
Education Transfer Curriculum) or General Education requirements,
depending on your transfer school. In addition to these basic course
plans, GCC has “Articulation Agreements” with a number of colleges that
describe the courses that the transfer school has agreed to accept for
GCC students. For additional information, contact:
GCC Catalog -
www.glendale.edu/pdf/catalog
Transfer Center -
www.glendale.edu/new/services/transfer
Counseling Office -
www.glendale.edu/new/services/counseling
What is an Associate’s
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We offer programs leading to the Associate’s Degree in Arts (AA Degree)
and programs leading to the Associate’s Degree in Science (AS Degree).
An Associate’s Degree is a 2-year degree that prepares a student for a
career and includes academic course requirements, such as, Math, English
and Science along with courses in the career field. Once you complete an
Associate’s Degree, you may decide to go to work in your chosen field or
to complete transfer requirements.
GCC Catalog:
http://www.glendale.edu/pdf/catalog/0305/index.htm
AA & AS Programs:
http://www.glendale.edu/new/offerings.htm
Counseling Office:
http://www.glendale.edu/new/services/counseling.htm
What is a Certificate?
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If you are interested in programs that provide direct job training
skills, GCC offers many programs for you to choose from. Some of the
more popular certificate programs are Real Estate, Culinary Arts and
Computer Applications & Business Office Technology. For a complete list
of certificate programs:
GCC Catalog:
http://www.glendale.edu/pdf/catalog/0305/index.htm
Certificate Programs:
http://www.glendale.edu/degrees/certificates.htm
Counseling Office:
http://www.glendale.edu/new/services/counseling.htm
APPLYING TO THE COLLEGE & ENROLLING IN CLASSES
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Do I need to
apply in order to take courses?
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All students need to apply to the college, but it’s very easy to do!
How do I
apply to GCC and enroll in a class?
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Step 1: Submit Application for Admission (available at the Admissions
and Records Office, first floor, Administration Building or complete
your application on-line at
www.glendale.edu/AR/application.htm
Step 2: Complete Assessment and Orientation
Step 3: Meet with a Counselor to develop a Student Education Plan.
Step 4: Register for classes-Use STARS (Student Telephone Assisted
Registration system).
If you are a continuing student, you are eligible for STARS telephone
registration on the date and time indicated on your registration
appointment card, or at any time thereafter while registration is open.
Complete the following steps:
Step 1: See a Counselor to develop or update your Student Education
Plan.
Step 2: Choose your classes from those listed in the Class Schedule.
Step 3: Register for classes-Use the STARS telephone system.
On-line Application:
http://www.glendale.edu/AR/application.htm
Admissions Information:
http://www.glendale.edu/AR/
What is STARS?
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STARS is our phone system that allows you to register for classes, drop
classes or add classes and get your grades all by using any touchtone
telephone. The system will let you know what fees you owe and when you
can register. Call (818) 545-7777 to be connected to the GCC STARS
system.
STARS information:
http://www.glendale.edu/AR/stars.htm
What is MyGCC?
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MyGCC is the college’s student website that provides you easy access to
your class schedule, grades and financial aid information. You can
organize your page to suit your needs and design preferences. It is a
convenient way to get information, track your own progress and stay
connected to the campus.
MyGCC: https://mygcc.glendale.edu
How do I
find out what classes are available?
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Every semester a GCC Class Schedule is published listing all of the
classes available during that semester. The Class Schedule includes the
day and times the class is offered, the name of the instructor and if
there is a pre-requisite that you need to take in order to be enrolled
in the class. A more complete description of each class is available in
the Glendale Community College Catalog. The Class Schedule is available
from the Admissions Office in the Administration Building on-line and on
this website.
Class Schedule:
http://secure.glendale.edu/schedules/
GCC Catalog:
http://www.glendale.edu/pdf/catalog/index.htm
What if I
don’t know what I want to major in?
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This is an important decision and many students begin college undecided
about their major or career goal. It is important to settle on your
program of study as soon as possible, however, and GCC can help you do
that. Information on all programs available at GCC is listed in the
college catalog. Additional information on course requirements for each
certificate program and general degree requirements is posted on this
website. We recommend that you also meet with a counselor who can review
possible career and academic options with you. Several Student
Development courses are available to help you with career planning,
build student skills and provide support and information. The Counseling
Department is located on the 2nd floor of the San Rafael Building and
can be contacted at (818) 240-1000 ext. 5918. The Counseling Department
also provides a Career Center and a Transfer Center where you can get
additional information and guidance.
Certificate/Degrees Offered:
http://www.glendale.edu/new/offerings.htm
GCC Catalog:
http://www.glendale.edu/pdf/catalog/index.htm
Counseling Office:
http://www.glendale.edu/new/services/counseling.htm
TUITION & FEES
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How much does
Glendale Community College cost?
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California community colleges, of which GCC is one, are the least
expensive colleges in the country. Currently, students who are residents
of California pay only $20 per unit. For example, a 3-unit class would
cost $60. Contact the Admissions Office if you are not certain if you a
California resident. Many GCC students qualify for fee waivers and do
not have to pay any enrollment fee. (see Financial Aid Information). If
you do not meet the state residency requirements, you must pay
additional out-of-state fees. In addition to the enrollment fee, all
students are also charged minimal fees, such as a health fee and student
activities fees.
List of fees:
Fees
CA Resident:
http://www.glendale.edu/AR/info/residency.htm
FINANCIAL AID
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Can I get help paying
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GCC offers several federal and state financial aid programs. Over half
of the current students receive a waiver of their enrollment fees. In
addition, thousands of GCC students receive money from grants, loans and
work-study to help pay for books, transportation and living expenses. We
encourage all students to apply for financial aid.
Financial Aid Information:
http://www.glendale.cc.ca.us/financialaid
How do I apply?
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The basic application form for federal and state grants, loan and
work-study programs is the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student
Aid). Students who do not complete the FAFSA form may apply for a Board
of Governors’ (BOG) fee waiver by completing a BOG application form.
Both forms are available from the Financial Aid Office, high school
career centers or on-line.
Financial Aid Information:
http://www.glendale.cc.ca.us/financialaid
FAFSA application on-line:
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
BOG application:
http://www.glendale.cc.ca.us/financialaid/forms.html
What is a BOG?
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The BOG fee waiver is the Board of Governor’s Grant that waives
enrollment and health fees for California residents whose families
receive public assistance, have incomes below specified limits or have
calculated financial need as a result of filing the FAFSA form.
Financial Aid Information:
http://www.glendale.edu/financialaid
BOG application:
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http://www.glendale.edu/financialaid/forms.html
BOG information:
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http://www.glendale.edu/financialaid/fageninfo.html
What is the Cal Grant
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The Cal Grant program is the largest state grant program in the country.
To qualify you must be a California resident attending a college in
California, file the FAFSA form and meet GPA and other requirements. The
grant covers most of the tuition and fees at a California State
University or University of California campus and up to $6000 at a
private college. Students who qualify while in community college will
receive their Cal Grant when they transfer. In addition, low income
students may qualify for an additional $1550 per year while enrolled in
a community college.
Financial Aid Information:
http://www.glendale.cc.ca.us/financialaid
Cal Grant:
http://www.glendale.cc.ca.us/financialaid/fageninfo.html
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
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I have special
needs. Can GCC help me?
Glendale Community College offers several programs listed on our website
that are designed to help you successfully complete your educational
goal. Some of the major programs are highlighted below.
Student Services:
http://www.glendale.edu/new/services.htm
Center for
Students with Disabilities (CSD)
Glendale Community College has one of the most comprehensive programs to
assist students with physical, psychological or learning disabilities.
The Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) offers
disability-related counseling, learning disability assessment,
specialized tutoring, test proctoring, adapted computer technologies
alternate media, interpreters for the deaf, mobility orientation for
sight-impaired and on-campus transportation for those who qualify.
CSD: http://www.glendale.edu/dsds
Extended Opportunity Program and Services (EOPS)
The EOPS Office provides specialized “over and above” services for
students who meet the program requirements.
EOPS:
http://www.glendale.edu/new/services/eops.htm
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