Please apply through the California Community College (CCC) application called OpenCCC. 

1. Create an account
2. Fill out an application  

For assistance in resetting your OpenCCC Account password, please call (877) 247-4836.

For assistance with applying to Reedley College, please call 559-494-3011.  

Reedley College is part of the State Center Community College District (SCCCD). Within 48 hours, you will receive an “Admissions Acknowledgement” email from SCCCD that includes your Student ID#. The email will come to the address you used when creating your account and will also include the next steps to follow.

If you have not received an email after 48 hours, check your spam/junk folder.  

Access your student email, Canvas, Self-Service, and other useful tools.  

Log in to My Portal. Your username and password information are included in your “Admissions Acknowledgement” email. 

Activate your email: In My Portal, open the Student Email app and activate your student email. Check your email daily! 

IMPORTANT: Change your password within 45 days of receiving your Student ID# to avoid being locked out of My Portal. 

For technical assistance, call (559) 499-6072 or visit the technology help webpage. 

First Step: Complete the FAFSA or DREAM ACT Application

FAFSA Application (US Citizens, Permanent residents and eligible non-citizens)

CA DREAM ACT Application (CADAA For Undocumented Students)

If you need assistance, the Financial Aid office is available to help; contact by phone at 559.494.0312 or email at reedley.financialaid@reedleycollege.edu. Visit the RC Financial Aid website

Second Step: Complete Your File

1. Check your RC student email regularly. The RC Financial Aid Office will notify you if you need to correct your FAFSA or Dream Act application or submit documentation to our office, or when your Financial Aid Offer Letter is ready to view.
2. Check Self-Service . OnSelf-Service,  you can view your offer letter, see if anything is missing under "My Documents" and sign up for direct deposit.
3. Submit any requested documents to the Financial Aid Office. Documents may be submitted by mail, email or fax.

Reedley College
Attn: Financial Aid Department
995 N. Reed Avenue
Reedley, CA  93654

Email: reedley.financialaid@reedleycollege.edu

Phone: 559.494.3012

Fax: 800.643.0932

Important Financial Aid Reminders

• Renew your FAFSA or DREAM ACT every year, starting October 1 for the following school year.
• To maintain your financial aid eligibility, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (minimum 2.0 GPA, credit for at least 67% of the total units attempted, and have attempted less than 150% of the maximum cumulative units for your program).

Third Step: Complete the RC Scholarship Application (Optional, October 1 – March 2 every year)

• Reedley College offers over 200 scholarships every year with awards ranging from $100-$1500 per year. Apply for scholarships, view important deadlines, and find more information.

Complete your online orientation. The orientation can also be accessed in My Portal in the “Resource Links” section. 

1. You will need your My Portal login information (instructions to log in).  
2. Choose “Enroll in Course." 
3. Once complete, your “orientation hold” will be cleared in 1 to 2 business days. 

Meet with a counselor to select your classes and create a Student Education Plan. 

Only taking a few classes to transfer to your primary college? You may need to meet with a counselor to ensure all prerequisites have been met.  

Schedule an appointment now

Please contact the counseling department at 559-494-3037 or via email at counseling@reedleycollege.edu

Students may register online through their Self-Service account which can be accessed by logging in to

MyPortal. For full details and instructions on how to register, visit the Registration Resources webpage.

Important Application and Registration Dates 2023-2024:

• Spring 2024
  • Open registration: Starts Thursday, November 9, 2023
• Summer 2024
  • Open registration: Starts Friday, April 26, 2024
• Fall 2024
  • Open registration: Starts Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Reedley College is one of the few community colleges in California that offers on-campus living in Residence Halls. Joining this close-knit campus community is a great way to begin your college journey!

Please view our Student Housing page for more details on requirements, cost, and how to apply.

Reedley College welcomes students from all over the world. To join our International Students Program, you must be at least 18 years before the start of the semester in which you wish to start. Community College offers an inexpensive way to begin your college journey and offers the opportunity to transfer to many four-year colleges and universities.

International Students Steps to Success

Contact Admissions & Records for further information on the international student admissions process at admissions@reedleycollege.edu OR +1.559.494.3023 

Visit the Business Services - Fee Payment webpage or Self-Service in your student portal to pay your fees by the deadline. Your financial aid may cover enrollment fees, but student fees may still apply.

How to Pay Online in Self-Service

If you are waitlisted for any courses, visit the How to Manage Your Waitlisted Courses webpage for important information.

Preview which textbooks are required and purchase or rent them from the RC Bookstore online.

Textbook information can also be located in Self-Service by clicking on the “My Bookstore” link in each course's section information or in Canvas by clicking on the “My Bookstore” icon located on the sidebar along the left-hand side of the page.

For student discounts and perks, purchase a Tiger One card today!

The Pathway Canvas Page will provide you with the most up to date information on opportunities within your major. Learn more about career opportunities. Meet the faculty and staff that will be part of your success team. Meet with your classmates and learn more about the advantages along your pathway. Click on your pathway button below:

• RC Pathway: Ag & Natural Resources
• RC Pathway: Art, Music and English
• RC Pathway: Business
• RC Pathway: Child Development & Education
• RC Pathway: Industrial and Manufacturing
• RC Pathway: Social Sciences
• RC Pathway: STEM

Attend your classes on the first day of school. If you are taking an online class, be sure to access your courses in Canvas through My Portal the first day of the semester. You may be dropped from a class if you fail to attend the first class meeting or do not access your online courses in Canvas.

Review the Student Canvas Training page for more support on all things Canvas.

If you are waitlisted for an in-person class when the semester starts, you still need to attend the first day. If there is room available, the instructor will grant add authorization that will enable you to enroll in the class.

If you are waitlisted for an online course, you will need to email the instructor to see if there is room for you to enroll in the class. You can find the instructor’s contact information when you click on the course link under the "Section Name” column in Self-Service. If there is room in the section, the instructor will grant add authorization which will enable you to enroll in the class.

How to Add a Waitlisted Class

Meet with a counselor to complete your Student Education Plan (SEP) so that you know what classes are needed to reach your goal.  Log into Starfish and schedule an appointment to meet with your Pathway Counselor. 

If you are already connected to one of our special programs (EOPS, TRiO, DSP&S), you may also schedule an appointment with a program-specific counselor for academic advising. If you need assistance scheduling an appointment, we are available to assist you. Please contact the counseling department at 559-494-3037 or via email at counseling@reedleycollege.edu.