Transition To College

Find everything you need for a smooth transition to college and discover scholarship opportunities that help make your future education affordable!

Transition To College

The decision to continue your education to Santa Ana College is a big step. Our counseling team can guide you. We review college and career pathways that meet your goals. Get information about the programs and services to support your college experience.

Counselors are available to assist School of Continuing Education students. Make going to Santa Ana College easier with the following:

College Certificates and Degree Options
Online College Application Process
Financial Aid and Scholarships
English and Math Placement Information
Early Decision (Priority Registration)
Referrals to Student Services
Student Success resources to support your learning
Santa Ana Campus Tours, College Fairs, and Conferences

CNSL 305: Orientation to College
Introduces college services and programs. Identifies and explores programs and services designed to assist students entering college credit courses. 1.5 high school elective credits may be awarded upon passing the course.

CNSL 307: College Success Skills
This course focuses on college success strategies to prepare for college. Non-credit and credit career and academic pathways will be introduced. Success skills will be explored by identifying personal values, preferred learning modes, setting educational goals, college etiquette, and time management skills that relate to educational success as an adult learner. 5 high school elective credits may be awarded upon passing course.

Santa Ana College Extended Opportunities & Services Program

This program assists students that are in need of financial, academic and counselling support in college.

Santa Ana College - Credit Counseling Department
Click on the link above to connect with counselors at Santa Ana College.

Building Bridges CAP

Connect with our Building Bridges Success Team to get weekly updates on exciting happenings @ SAC Credit & Continuing Ed and find school resources and links.

Santa Ana College Career and Academic Pathways

Explore SAC Career & Academic Programs.

SAC Undocu-Scholars Program

Services and Resources for Undocumented Students.

AB540 Eligibility Information

Learn what is required to be eligible for AB540.

Disabled Students Program and Services

Provides equal access and educational accommodations to students with a verifiable disability.

SAC Financial Aid Office

Provides information and guidance regarding financial aid options for students.

SAC The Learning Center

On-Campus and Online Tutoring in Writing, Math, and Science.

SAC Rising Scholars

Support for formerly incarcerated or system-impacted individuals.

Fall 2026 Scholarship Offerings

The scholarship is based on academic excellence and demonstrated leadership capabilities.

Qualification: A 3.5 GPA or better for all credits completed through the SAC SCE High School Diploma Program

The scholarship is based on academic excellence.

Qualification: A 3.5 GPA or better for all credits completed through SAC SCE High School Diploma Program

The scholarship will be awarded to a SAC SCE graduating high school student.

Qualification: A 3.0 GPA or better for all credits completed through the SAC SCE High School Diploma Program

The scholarship will be awarded to a student, who has transitioned from any SCE non-credit programs such as ESL, ABE and Career Education.

Qualification: A 2.5 GPA or better for all credits completed through the SAC SCE High School Diploma Program

Qualification: Must complete their GED/HiSET by the end of the spring 2026 semester, intend to enroll in Santa Ana College by Fall 2026, and demonstrate financial need.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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