Orange Coast College

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Primary Address

P.O. Box 5005
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Orange Coast College's 164-acre campus is located in Costa Mesa. OCC features exceptional facilities and the latest technology and offers more than 135 academic and career programs, including one of the nation's largest and most acclaimed public nautical programs. Nearly half the students are enrolled in one of OCC's Career and Technical Education programs. Other exciting programs include Digital Media Arts and Design, Culinary Arts, and Horticulture programs - just to name a few!

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Financial Aid

Learn about financial aid options to help pay for your education.

Transfer Center

Preparing students to transfer to participating four-year colleges and universities.

Career Education

Providing career training courses, certificates and direct pathways to employment.

Access Student Support Services

Explore the various support services available to students, including tutoring, counseling, and other resources to help you succeed.

BASIC NEEDS (FOOD, HOUSING, AND TRANSPORTATION)

Get additional support to help remain focused on your education and your success. Find information on basic needs support services such as food pantries, housing, tutoring and transportation.

NextUp

Offering services and support for eligible current and former foster youth.

UNDOCUMENTED, AB 540 ELIGIBLE STUDENT RESOURCES AND SERVICES

Resources for Dreamer Students

Giving answers and support to undocumented students of all nationalities and backgrounds.

Iliana Zepeda De Leon

Umoja Affiliated Colleges

Enhancing the cultural and educational experiences of African American and other students.

VETERANS RESOURCE CENTER

Providing various types of aid, benefits and support for current servicemembers and veterans.

Wherever you are in life, we support you.

California community colleges can help you achieve your goals and become the hero of your story.

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High school students

It's a perfect time to start thinking about what you want to study. You can even get a head start on college and enroll in community college classes while still in high school. Ask your counselor for help matching your interests with a major and career path to select the classes you need.

Community College Students

If you plan to continue your studies at a four-year university, schedule an appointment with a counselor at your college's transfer center. Create a step-by-step plan to meet your educational goals on your timeline.

Veterans

Community college helps returning veterans make a smooth and affordable transition from military service into the highly competitive job market. Military service may even qualify you to earn credit for prior learning.

Foster Youth

Every community college campus has a foster youth liaison to help support students throughout their educational journey. And, with the NextUp program, the colleges also offer eligible current and former foster youth support and services that could include help with books, transportation, tutoring, housing and more.

Browse Programs of Study, Degrees, and Certificates

Explore what you can study—and where it can take you.