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 your Financial Aid Technician directly.

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., visit : 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 your Financial Aid Technician directly.

Get more information at Financial Aid.

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 »

Meet with a Counselor

Meet with a counselor to get your placement and develop your Student Education Plan (SEP). 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 »

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!

More about Counseling and Advising.

Concurrent Enrollment

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

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.