APPLICATION WORKSHOP

THINGS YOU NEED TO APPLY

• Your contact information (legal name, phone, address), and personal email

• Your Social Security Number (SSN) if applicable

• Your overall GPA and junior year classes w/grades

TODAY’S APPLICATION STEPS

Go to scccd.edu/apply and select your college

Create your OpenCCC account or log in to your existing account

Once you’re logged in to CCCApply you will start the application

LET’S GET STARTED!

To begin, open a browser and type in www.scccd.edu/apply

CHOOSE A COLLEGE

On www.scccd.edu/apply scroll down and choose the college where you plan to take the majority of your classes

Click on the “Apply to…” link in the college’s box.

WELCOME TO CCCAPPLY, THE APPLICATION FOR CA COMMUNITY COLLEGES

		

CREATE AN ACCOUNT OR LOG IN
If you have never taken a college course you will be creating a new account with CCCApply.

If you have taken community college classes before, you will log in to the account with the info you used when you first applied. You can’t create a new one so you if you forgot your info, click on the Forgot? tab for the info.

USE A PERSONAL EMAIL
Make sure you use a personal email, not your school email to ensure you have access to your account after graduation.

If you don’t have an email, use the links to create one. Then click on Begin Creating My Account.

ENTER YOUR NAME AND DATE OF BIRTH

Enter your legal name as it shows on your Social Security Card or Birth Certificate.

If you go by a different name, you can enter it here. However, most schools will only use your legal name on your official record.

ENTER YOUR SSN IF AVAILABLE
If you HAVE a social security number (SSN) enter it here without the dashes. Continue creating your account.

If you do not know your SSN and need to get it from your parents, click the “No” option and you can add this number in at a later time. Continue creating your account.

If you do NOT have a social security number, select the “No” option and continue creating your account.

ENTER YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION

Enter your current information (remembering to use your personal email).

Make sure you use your phone number and not your parent’s.

If you are homeless and do not have an address, check the box.

CHOOSE YOUR SECURITY INFORMATION

Choose a Username that meets the criteria listed and is not in use by anyone else.

Continue down the page to select a password, pin, and security questions.

IMPORTANT! Write this info down or put it in your cell phone so you have it for the future.

YOU HAVE CREATED YOUR
CCCAPPLY ACCOUNT!

Take a picture of your CCCID which will also be emailed to you.

Click Continue to be directed to the application.

BEGIN YOUR APP WITH YOUR ENROLLMENT INFORMATION

Make sure you are choosing Summer/Fall 2022 as your term.

Choose an Educational Goal from the first four options.

SELECT YOUR INTENDED MAJOR OR PROGRAM OF STUDY

If you are applying to FCC, you’ll choose a major category, then your major.

We recommend choosing a major that has an Associate

degree or degree to

Associate for Transfer ensure

you receive financial aid.

REVIEW YOUR ACCOUNT INFORMATION

At this point you will review your information and make any needed edits to your account.

You may need to enter your parent/guardian information due to your age.

ENTER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS AS SHOWN

The answers to these questions will affect your enrollment in college. Enter them exactly as shown except for the last question.

Your HS completion date can be estimated.

SEARCH FOR YOUR
HIGH SCHOOL

Search for the high school you are currently attending.

If you cannot find your high school, make sure to ask for help as it will affect your student record if you do not select the right school.

ENTER YOUR HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT INFO

Using your student portal, unofficial transcripts, etc., enter the information in each field using your junior year grades/courses.

ANSWER THE CITIZENSHIP AND MILITARY QUESTIONS

You may have to enter additional information depending on how you answer the questions.

If you are an undocumented student, select Other, then No Documents.

ANSWER THE RESIDENCY QUESTIONS

Read the residency questions carefully as your answer will affect your enrollment fees.

These questions will help us determine if you qualify for services available to
foster-youth or homeless students.

Next, complete the Needs & Interest page.

ENTER YOUR DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

Answer the demographic questions to the best of your ability.

If you don’t know your parent’s education levels, select Unknown.

ANSWER THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

Answer the supplemental questions to the best of your ability. You can always select Unknown if you are unsure.

These questions are for you, not for a parent.

REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION

Click on Review My Application to ensure your information is correct. Make sure your Education section looks the same as the example below. Then select a consent option before moving to the final section.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

You cannot change your application once you submit it so read the following and if you entered your SSN or answered the question as an international or undocumented student, you can click on Submit My Application.

If you did not enter your SSN, do not submit your application, retrieve your SSN and enter it later. Not entering an SSN will prevent you from receiving financial aid.

CONGRATULATIONS! YOU HAVE COMPLETED
YOUR APPLICATION!

P R O P O S A L

WHAT’S NEXT?

• You will receive an email from CCCApply confirming you have submitted your application.

• Your application will take 1-3 days to process, then you will receive an acknowledgment email with your Student ID number and other important info from SCCCD Admissions & Records.

• If you have not received the email after 4-5 days, check your spam folder.

WHAT’S NEXT?

• Once you receive the email with your Student ID and login information, log in to your Student Portal and update your preferences to begin checking your Student Email regularly.

• Login information and a checklist of enrollment steps will be provided at the end of today’s presentation.

• Take a picture of your Student ID number or keep it somewhere safe as you will need if often.

WE ARE HERE TO HELP!

• We partner with your high school to help you (Registration-to-Go, RTG)

• Outreach Staff, Counselors, and Student Ambassadors to guide you

• Outreach Specialist assigned to Buchanan:

Amy Yocupicio

amy.yocupicio@cloviscollege.edu

559-325-5035

This flyer includes contact information and dates specific to Buchanan. To receive an electronic copy, scan the QR Code below.

Financial Aid

How to Apply for Financial Aid

Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aide (FAFSA) if you are a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident at FAFSA.gov.

Fill out the California Dream Act (CADAA) if you are an undocumented, AB540 eligible student at dream.csac.ca.gov.

Apply between Oct 1 – March 2

Federal Student Aide ID (FSA ID) for FAFSA

• Required to electronically sign FAFSA.
• If you are a dependent student, one parent must also create their own unique FSA ID.

fsaid.ed.gov

Create an Account if you have never setup an FSA ID and then select ‘Get Started’

Step #1: Enter Personal Information. You MUST have a SSN to create an account.

Step #2: Enter Account Information. Use a personal email address (not CUSD email).

Save your username and password!

Step #3: Enter Contact Information

Step #4: Enter Communication Preferences

Step #5: Select and answer Challenge Questions to retrieve forgotten login information

Step #6: Verify the information you added is correct. Make any edits if changes need to be made.

Step #7: Account Recovery. Verify through mobile and/or email. If you provided both, you MUST verify both. Enter the 6-digit number. Note: Secure code expires in 30 minutes.

Click ‘Finish’

CONGRATULATIONS! YOU HAVE CREATED YOUR FSA ID!

You will receive a confirmation email.

FINANCIAL AID QUESTIONS/HELP

Clovis Community College

THANKS FOR JOINING US!