Apply to FYE
In order to be eligible for FYE, students must do the following:
- Apply to FYE
- Apply to FAFSA or CA Dream Act
- Orientation – complete the LACC orientation with the Welcome Center or on your Student Portal
- Counseling – meet with an FYE counselor to create your Student Education Plan
- Select a Summer Bridge session (College 101) - Attend an in-person, 3-day transition program during Summer 2025
Requirements & Eligibility
- Be a first-time college student (college classes taken in high school are approved) OR
- Be a returning community college students enrolled full-time who is in good academic standing and has not attempted 60 or more units. A returning community college student is defined as having been absent from any higher education enrollment for two or more consecutive primary semesters/quarters.
- Have a high school diploma or GED
- Must complete LACC orientation available on your student portal or with the Welcome Center
- Must be enrolled in at least 12 units for Fall and Spring semesters (possibly less if approved by Office of Special Services)
- Must meet with an FYE counselor AND a Success Coach once per semester
- Attend a mandatory Summer Bridge transition program
- Participate in special FYE events and socials
- Be a California resident or eligible for in-state tuition (see AB 540)
- Complete either the FAFSA or CA Dream Act application (students do not need to qualify for or receive financial aid, but must to submit an application)
- Review eligibility rules and common questions on the LA College Promise website:
Note: Some exceptions to requirements may apply, including for students with a disability who participate in the OSS program. Please meet with an FYE counselor for more details.
Requirements & Eligibility FAQ
- Are students who previously attended a 4-year college or university eligible as a returning student?
- No. Students must be continuing community college students. They must be returning from previous enrollment in a community college.
- Do courses taken as non-credit count against a student's eligibility for the program?
- No. Classes taken through non-credit at any community college or adult school do not count against a student’s eligibility.
- Are students who took courses for credit at an out-of-state or international 4-year college or university eligible?
- No. Students who took credit-bearing coursework at any 4-year college or university, regardless of location, are ineligible.
- A student took college coursework several years (or decades) ago. Are they eligible?
- No. Any credit-bearing college coursework from a 4-year college or university, regardless of how long ago earned, makes a student ineligible.
Office Hours
In Person / Online
Mondays to Thursdays: 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Fridays: 8:00AM - 1:30PM
Saturdays to Sundays: Closed