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Apply and Enroll at Santa Barbara City College!

Santa Barbara City College is your award-winning community college in Santa Barbara, CA.  Whether you want to learn career skills, earn a degree/certificate, or transfer to a four-year university, SBCC makes it easy and affordable.  Plus, our dedicated faculty and student services are ready to guide you every step of the way.  Get a head start on your future — become a Vaquero today!

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Register for Classes

On-campus, online, late start, and more

For tuition-free classes offered by the School of Extended Learning, click here

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Still need to apply? 

Applying is FREE and has a 100% acceptance rate.

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Access Financial Aid

Learn more about financial aid options for you

SBCC offers multiple types of aid opportunities for students.  Learn More today!

What type of student are you?

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New Students

 

First time attending college after high school?  If you're a recent local high-school graduate, click here for the SBCC Promise.

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Transfer Students

 

New to SBCC but have attended other colleges?  Come study at one of the best community colleges in the nation!

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Returning Students

 

Have you attended SBCC before and want to re-enroll?  Welcome back!  We're here to help continue your educational journey.

Need Help?

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Welcome Center

The Welcome Center can guide you to resources - from admissions and records to academic counseling, we can help!

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SBCC Promise

College is covered for recent, local high school graduates by the SBCC Promise

For help applying and registering for School of Extended Learning classes, click here.