Porterville College

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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 Contacts Directory

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

Career Education

Career education certificates and training courses

Offering a pathway to success that allows you to learn by exploring, collaborating, and doing from expert instructors and industry professionals.

Nick Griffith

Director of Career Education

Financial Aid

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

Tiffany Haynes

Director of Financial Aid

Transfer Center

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

Stephanie Beas Nunez

Program Coordinator


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

Student Liaison

Foster Youth Services

NextUp - For Foster Youth Student Success

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

Foster Youth Success Program - NextUp Program

Frank Ramirez

Director of Student Services

Umoja

Student Success Program for African American and Black Students

Umoja, (a Kiswahili word meaning unity) is a community and critical resource dedicated to enhancing the cultural and educational experiences of African Americans and other students.

Undocumented, AB 540 eligible student resources and services

Resources for Dreamer Students

DREAMers Success Center

Frank Ramirez

Director of Student Services

VETERANS RESOURCE CENTER

For Military Connected Students

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

Katherine Figueroa-Fernandez

Veteran Counselor

Wherever you are in life, we support you.

California Community Colleges help all types of students reach their goals.

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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.

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