Steps to Enroll

**International Students - start with Admission Criteria and Enrollment Steps for International Students.

Apply for BC through CCCApply

BC Application

What you will need:

• Your Full Name
• Mailing Address
• Social Security Number (SSN)/ ITIN/ Tax ID*

The following are helpful to have available, but are not required to complete the application:

• High School Transcripts (if you have them)
• Last English and Math classes completed and grade
• Information about your parents (optional demographic information like highest level of education)

*If you do not have a SSN, ITIN or Tax ID, visit or call Admission & Records (661) 395-4301 to obtain a "B" Number.

Concurrent Enrollment and Dual Enrollment Students

High school students taking Bakersfield College courses through dual or concurrent enrollment need approval from their parent, high school, and the college. To obtain approval, students must follow the steps listed on the Early College "How to Enroll" page each semester.

Application Steps

1. Create an account with CCCApply with your valid email address or mobile phone number.
2. Complete all fields of the Bakersfield College application.
   • If you do not finish the application completely, you can save your place. Then, return to CCCApply and login again to continue where you left off.
3. Submit your application by clicking Submit.
4. At the confirmation page, click Continue.
5. Click Create Your College Account (Step 3) to receive your BC ID and your BC Email.

Once you Create your College Account (step 5 above), you will receive either a notification that includes your assigned BC Student ID number and your BC email account or a notification of a Delayed application. If your account is Delayed, you will receive an email within 1-3 business days, with information on your next steps. We will send the email to the address you provided in the application. Check your spam or junk folder to ensure that you receive the email.

If you do not receive an email from us within 3 business days or if you are encountering errors, please contact Admissions & Records at bcadmission@kccd.edu or (661) 395-4301.

Help is also available through our teleconference (zoom) Student Information Desk, Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Friday - Sunday: Closed.

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Step 1: Fill out a FAFSA or Dream Act Application

• U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or eligible non-citizens with a valid Social Security number
  • Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• California AB540 eligible students
  • Fill out the California Dream Act Application
• Bakersfield College's School Code: 001118
• Note: You must apply EVERY year for financial aid. Mark your calendar to re-apply for Financial Aid ASAP after October 1st every year. The first deadline for Cal Grant consideration is March 2nd every year.

Step 2: Check InsideBC for additional requirements.

1. Log in to InsideBC. Your user ID is @00xxxxx and if it is your first time logging in, your password is your six-digit birthday (MMDDYY).
2. Select Financial Aid.
3. Select Financial Aid Status.
4. Select the Award Year from the drop-down menu and Submit.
5. Review your Academic Progress standing and Unsatisfied Requirements
   • Complete all required items four weeks or more before the start of the semester to avoid delays. If you were selected for verification, get more information on verification process.
   • If you need help, contact Financial Aid.

Step 3: Select a Refund Preference with BankMobile Disbursements

• For information on selecting a refund preference with BankMobile Disbursements, a technology solution, powered by BMTX, Inc.  BankMobile Disbursements Refund Choices

Step 4: Monitor your BC student email and InsideBC

Look for:

• Award notifications
• Satisfactory Academic Progress status
• Requests for additional documents
• Refund notifications
• Workshop announcements
• Other important updates

Step 5: Review your Academic Standing and Unsatisfied Requirements

• Complete all required items two weeks or more before the start of the semester to avoid delays. If you were selected for verification, get more information on the verification process.
• If you need help, contact Financial Aid.

Get more information at Financial Aid.

Help is also available through our teleconference (zoom) Financial Aid Virtual Lobby, Monday-Thursday 8AM - 4PM.

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After you receive your student ID (@00xxxxx), complete the Online Orientation. At orientation you will learn about our academic majors and degrees, policies, important academic dates, and tips on how to be a successful student.

Attend Online Orientation

Attend In-person Orientation

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Meet with a Counselor

Meet with a counselor to get your placement and develop your Comprehensive Student Education Plan (CSEP). Call (661) 395-4421 or email counseling@bakersfieldcollege.edu from your BC email to schedule an individual appointment. Your Student Education Plan will help you determine the classes to register for this semester.

Placement

The placement process places you into English, Reading, and Math classes, the foundation for all other classes here at BC, based on your high school GPA and coursework. Your counselor will assist you with your placement during your appointment to create a Student Education Plan.

If you did not complete at least 11th grade in a U.S. high school, graduated from a non-U.S. high school or you are an international student, you will complete the Guided Self-Placement process with your counselor.

Find out more about Placement »

About Placement

At Your Counseling Appointment

At your appointment, you will need:

• High school students/recent high school graduates: your high school transcripts.
• If you attended another university or college, an unoficial copy of your transcripts.
• Plan to take notes.
• Bring your questions!

Counseling and Advising

Concurrent Enrollment

High school students wishing to enroll while still attending high school must submit a Concurrent Enrollment Form. 

High School Concurrent Enrollment

Veterans

Meet with the Veterans Advisor to complete a Student Education Plan and options specific to your status as a veteran or dependent of a veteran. 

Veterans Enrollment Steps

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Within 1-3 Business days of your application (Step 1), we will send your registration date. You will register for classes from your Student Education Plan (Step 4) through the student portal, InsideBC.

For your first semester of registration, you will receive earlier appointments if you have completed the enrollment steps. See the order of appointment assignments.

Step-by-Step Instructions to Register for Classes

Tuition & Fees

For information about the cost of attendance, tuition and fees policies, veteran's benefits, and other important information visit Tuition & Fees.

10-Day Payment Deadline

You have 10 days from the date you register for a class to pay your tuition bill in full or you may be dropped for non-payment.

You may pay your bill online through InsideBC or at the Business Office. How to make your payment online.

Financial Aid may be able to help you pay for college. See step 2, above, to apply.

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