ORANGE, Calif. - Registration is now open for Summer and Fall 2025 at Santiago Canyon College (SCC), the top-rated community college in Orange County according to Niche.com. SCC offers students flexible scheduling, career-focused programs, and transfer pathways—all with the possibility of free tuition for eligible students.
Whether you're working toward a degree, gaining workforce skills, or planning to transfer to a university, SCC offers more than 220 degree and certificate programs, including 28 associate degrees for transfer.
Free Tuition for Eligible Students
Through the California College Promise Grant and SCC’s Hawk Promise Program, first-time, full-time students may qualify for up to two years of free tuition and fees. Additional financial aid and support services are available for students of all backgrounds.
Apprenticeship and BCE Training Programs
SCC offers hands-on apprenticeship programs in fields such as electrical, carpentry, and child development, allowing students to earn while they learn. The college’s Business & Career Education (BCE) division provides short-term certificate programs in high-demand industries, preparing students for the workforce in as little as one semester.
Noncredit Courses for Career Advancement and Personal Growth
SCC’s Continuing Education Division offers noncredit courses in English as a Second Language (ESL), computer literacy, workplace skills, and more—free of charge and open to all adults in the community.
University Transfer Made Easy
SCC students can take advantage of transfer agreements with several four-year universities and colleges, including UCLA and Cal State Fullerton. SCC’s strong transfer success is supported by personalized academic advising and university partnerships.
Key Dates:
- Summer Session Begins: June 16, 2025
- Fall Semester Begins: August 18, 2025
- Apply and Register at:edu/apply
For help with registration, financial aid, or academic counseling, visit sccollege.edu or call 714.628.4900.
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About Santiago Canyon College
Santiago Canyon College (SCC) is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and is one of two colleges in the Rancho Santiago Community College District , serving approximately 17,000 students annually. Accredited in 2000, this dynamic and award-winning institution is located in the city of Orange and provides an array of educational opportunities to more than 195,000 residents comprising the community. SCC offers 221 degree and certificate programs (including 28 associate degrees for transfer). SCC has been ranked among the “50 Best Community Colleges" in the U.S. by College Choice, recognized multiple times by The Chronicle of Higher Education as one of “The Great Colleges to Work For," received Gold-level status as a Military Friendly School®, and boasts award-winning, dedicated faculty, high-quality and student-centered education, and has an excellent university transfer rate supported by transfer-guarantee programs.