Porterville College

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100 East College Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257

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Porterville College Campus

Porterville College is located at the base of the scenic High Sierra Mountain Range in southeastern Tulare County. The college was established in 1927 as part of the Porterville Union High School and College District, and it has been a unit of the Kern Community College District since July 1, 1967.

Porterville College provides resources and programs to meet the diverse needs of its students.

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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.

Joseph Cascio, Dean of Instruction

NextUp

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

UndocuLiaisons

VETERANS RESOURCE CENTER

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

Erin Wingfield, Dean, Student Success and Counseling

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.

Tiffany Haynes, Director of Financial Aid

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Porterville College offers more than a degree. They offer a path to the life you want.

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Agriculture: Production
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Biological and Physical Sciences (and Mathematics)

Biological & Physical Science
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Liberal Arts: Mathematics & Science
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Computer Information Systems

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Psychiatric Technician

Psychiatric Technology
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Child Development/Early Care and Education

Child Development Associate Teacher
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Child Development Teacher Permit
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Child Development
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Early Child Care Administration Specialization
Certificate of Achievement
Early Childhood Education
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Early Intervention Assistant
Certificate of Achievement
Preschool Teacher
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Regular Children's Center Instructional Permit
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Commercial Art

Art: Commercial
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Commercial Art
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Business and Commerce, General

Administration of Justice

Administration Of Justice
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Administration Of Justice
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Administration Of Justice
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Humanities and Fine Arts

Liberal Arts: Arts & Humanities
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