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Click here to download a copy of this guide.<\/a><\/p>\n

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STEP<\/span>1<\/p>\n

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Admissions Applications<\/h2>\n

Apply online at www.opencccapply.net<\/a>. You will receive an email from Taft College which will have your Student ID number. You can also call the Counseling Center at 661-763-7748<\/strong> to retrieve your Student ID number.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner width=”2\/12″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5\/12″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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Student ID Number<\/p><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left”][vc_column][vc_separator type=”normal” color=”#516172″ border_style=”dashed” thickness=”1″ up=”16″ down=”16″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner width=”2\/12″][vc_column_text]<\/a><\/p>\n

STEP<\/span>2<\/p>\n

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Financial Aid<\/h2>\n

Visit https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/h\/apply-for-aid\/fafsa<\/a> to complete a free application for Federal
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Financial Info<\/p><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner width=”2\/12″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”10\/12″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1547251393175{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;border-left-color: #e1a026 !important;border-left-style: dashed !important;border-right-color: #e1a026 !important;border-right-style: dashed !important;border-top-color: #e1a026 !important;border-top-style: dashed !important;border-bottom-color: #e1a026 !important;border-bottom-style: dashed !important;border-radius: 1px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Transcripts<\/h4>\n

If applicable, submit official transcripts from all prior colleges attended to the Admissions Office. Complete a Request for Transfer Credit Evaluation. Prior coursework applicable to degree completion will be posted on the Taft College transcript once 12 units have been completed.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left”][vc_column][vc_separator type=”normal” color=”#516172″ border_style=”dashed” thickness=”1″ up=”16″ down=”16″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner width=”2\/12″][vc_column_text]<\/a><\/p>\n

STEP<\/span>3<\/p>\n

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Orientation<\/h2>\n

Complete the Online Orientation<\/a>. You will need your Student ID number to complete this step.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner width=”2\/12″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5\/12″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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Student ID Number<\/p><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5\/12″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left”][vc_column][vc_separator type=”normal” color=”#516172″ border_style=”dashed” thickness=”1″ up=”16″ down=”16″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner width=”2\/12″][vc_column_text]<\/a><\/p>\n

STEP<\/span>4<\/p>\n

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Assessment Services<\/h2>\n

Students are no longer required to take placement exams for their math and English courses. The appropriate courses will be determined by your high school performance and program of choice.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left”][vc_column][vc_separator type=”normal” color=”#516172″ border_style=”dashed” thickness=”1″ up=”16″ down=”16″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner width=”2\/12″][vc_column_text]<\/a><\/p>\n

STEP<\/span>5<\/p>\n

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Counseling<\/h2>\n

Call the Counseling Center at (661) 763-7748<\/strong> to schedule a new student appointment. Bring unofficial or official transcripts from high school and from all prior colleges attended.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner width=”2\/12″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5\/12″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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STEP<\/span>6<\/p>\n

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Registration<\/h2>\n

Register for classes online using Cougar Tracks<\/a>, or on-campus with a counselor or advisor. You will need your Student ID number and Password to login. Before you register, make sure all prerequisite requirements have been met by either completing the prerequisite class or by assessment.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner width=”2\/12″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5\/12″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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Cleared Prereqs<\/p><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5\/12″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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Class Schedule<\/p><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left”][vc_column][vc_separator type=”normal” color=”#516172″ border_style=”dashed” thickness=”1″ up=”16″ down=”16″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner width=”2\/12″][vc_column_text]<\/a><\/p>\n

STEP<\/span>7<\/p>\n

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Payment of Fees<\/h2>\n

Student fees can be paid from your Cougar Tracks account or you may contact the Taft College Cashier (661) 763-7713<\/strong> and pay over the phone.<\/p>\n

California Residents Enrollment Fees – $46\/per unit<\/p>\n

Non-Resident Tuition Fees – $46\/per unit + $290\/per unit (Maximum $4,350)[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner width=”2\/12″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5\/12″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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STEP<\/span>8<\/p>\n

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Student ID Card<\/h2>\n

Visit the Taft College Bookstore to obtain your Student ID card.\u00a0 Student ID cards are free (lost cards have a $2 replacement fee).[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left”][vc_column][vc_separator type=”normal” color=”#516172″ border_style=”dashed” thickness=”1″ up=”16″ down=”16″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner width=”2\/12″][vc_column_text]<\/a><\/p>\n

STEP<\/span>9<\/p>\n

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Textbooks\/Supplies<\/h2>\n

Obtain textbooks and supplies at the Taft College Bookstore<\/a>.\u00a0 Student must purchase as Associated Student Organization (ASO) sticker to participate in the textbook rental program.\u00a0 An ASO sticker may be purchased at the Taft College Bookstore or Cashier for a fee of $30 per academic year.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner width=”2\/12″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5\/12″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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STEP<\/span>10<\/p>\n

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Attend Classes<\/h2>\n

Attend your classes on the first day of school. You may be dropped from class if you fail to attend the first class session; this includes online classes.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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