1830 W. Romneya Drive
Anaheim, CA 92801

North Orange County community college District encompasses approximately 155 square miles, where students can enroll in one of the many California schools in the various cities throughout the state. Boundaries of the North Orange County Community College District extend to the Riverside County line on the east and the Los Angeles County line on the west and north. A portion of Los Angeles County, on the north and west boundary, is included in the District's service area.

The North Orange County Community College District includes the following cities: Anaheim, Brea, Buena Park, Cypress, Fullerton, La Habra, La Palma, Los Alamitos, Placentia, Rossmoor, Yorba Linda, and portions of the following cities: Garden Grove, La Habra Heights, La Mirada, Orange, Seal Beach, Stanton, Whittier, and unincorporated territory in both Los Angeles and Orange counties.

Enrollment in these California schools is open to anyone 18 or older who can show that he or she can benefit from instruction--even if high school has not been completed. There is an enrollment fee of $20 per unit for students who meet the State-established definition of a California resident. Non-resident students pay a fee of $151 per unit. Students who are not U.S. citizens pay a fee of $171 per unit. Enrollment in Continuing Education classes is open to anyone 18 or older who is not attending day school. Some classes have tuition or lab fees, and some are free of charge.

Quick Facts:

The 2007-2008 operating budget for North Orange County Community College District is $209 million. The budget is derived mainly from State reimbursement for instruction on the basis of attendance. The District also receives some special-purpose funds from government grants, as well as a percentage of the county tax rate.

The North Orange County Community College District has a population of about one million people. Cypress College enrolls approximately 13,000 students each semester while Fullerton College enrolls about 20,000. About 36,000 students are enrolled each term by the School of Continuing Education.

The mission of the North Orange County Community College District is to serve and enrich the communities of these California schools and inspire life-long learning by providing education that is exemplary, relevant, and accessible.

Cypress College and Fullerton College offer associate degrees, vocational certificates and transfer education, as well as developmental instruction and a broad array of specialized training.

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