Applying to PACE takes FIVE easy steps:

Step 1, Complete the 51AVÊÓƵ Application

Complete a 51AVÊÓƵ Application
If you’re a current 51AVÊÓƵ student, you can skip this step.ÌýIf you have not attended for at least two (2) consecutive semesters, you must reapplyÌýto 51AVÊÓƵ. A current college application must be on file in order to move forward with any campus program.

Step 2, Submit your official transcripts

Please upload all of your unofficial college transcripts to the VC PACE email vcpace@vcccd.edu. If you have taken AP classes in Highschool please upload unofficial High school transcripts to the VC PACE email vcpace@vcccd.edu

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Step 3, Complete the PACE interest form

Just takes a few minutes to complete this one-pageÌýInterest Form

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Step 4, Meet with PACE Program Representative

PACE will reach out to you after you've completed the Interest Form to provide more information about scheduling a meeting with a counselor. Once you have met with a PACE liaison please email copy of your Ìýto vcpace@vcccd.edu.

step 5, Meet with a PACE counselor

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Step 6, apply for financial aid

PACE strongly recommends all students apply for Financial Aid:ÌýÌý

Go to the VC Financial Aid websiteÌýfor more information, and then review the types of Financial Aid that are available.

Make sure you complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application (CADAA) to see what financial aid you qualify for!

Many of our students are eligible for the California College Promise Grant (CCGP) and don't pay any tuition.

And even if you don’t qualify, our enrollment fees are very affordable at $46 per unit for CA residents (or about $1,380 per year).ÌýÌýIf you need help filling out theÌýFAFSA, or CADAA, please contact the financial aid office at (805) 289-6369 or by email atÌývcfinancialaid@vcccd.edu Ìýfor assistance.

Please visit the Ìýfor further scholarship information.