Santa Barbara City College

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721 Cliff Dr.
Santa Barbara, CA 93109

Santa Barbara City College prepares students to succeed by providing quality instruction and services in an environment that supports success, diversity, inclusion and equity. We offer innovative programs and partnerships to facilitate student completion for degrees and certificates, transfer to universities, workforce training and career advancement. There's something for everyone, including exciting programs including Culinary Arts, Kinesiology, and Political Science - 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.

Program Pathways Mapper

Explore Your Future with the Program Pathways Mapper

Walk into college with confidence, see every term at a glance, and move toward graduation or transfer without the guesswork.

Umoja Affiliated Colleges

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

UndocuLiaisons

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

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.