Important Changes

Several new initiatives and legislative updates are being implemented across the California Community Colleges to facilitate students’ college completion and transfer process. These changes affect registration, course selection, degree selection, graduation, and transfer. This information is for you whether you are a new incoming, new, continuing, or returning student.

If you are unsure about of any of these changes will affect your academic and/or career path please make sure to contact our counseling department to meet with a counselor for 1 on 1 assistance. You can also live chat with a counselor via our website.

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4 Changes Coming Summer/Fall 2025

Payment Fee Policy

Starting Summer 2025, pay your fees on time or make financial arrangements with the college to avoid being dropped.

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Cal-GETC

Starting Fall 2025, UC and CSU transfer requirements will be streamlined. Meet with a counselor to see how this affects you.

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Associate Degrees for Transfer

Starting Fall 2025, if you plan on earning an ADT degree, you will need to develop an education plan before completing 15 units.

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Common Course Numbering

Starting Fall 2025, some course numbering will change to align with statewide standards.

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Payment Fee Policy Change

Starting in Summer 2025 all students must have their fees paid. Follow the steps below to ensure you will not be dropped. If you have any questions reach out to the Financial Aid Office.

What you need to do:

  1. Log into the Student Portal (Mycollege.laccd.edu)
  2. Click the "Student Account" tile, then the "Account Services" tab
  3. Select "Charges Due" to view your payment due dates
  4. Pay your fees before the due date or make financial arrangements change to
  5. Take Action:
    1. Ensure your financial aid (FAFSA or Dream Act) is submitted and showing in your account. 
    2. Check if you qualify for an exemption (e.g. College Promise, Foster Youth, Military, Rising Scholars)
    3. If not covered by aid or exemptions:
      • Pay your fees online or
      • Set up a payment plan through Nelnet

You will not be dropped if you:

  • Have past due or current fee balances less than $100

  • Have anticipated financial aid sufficient to cover ALL your fees
  • Are awarded a California College Promise Grant (CCPG fee waiver)
  • Are eligible for the Los Angeles College Promise (LACP) program
  • Are part of the exempt group (e.g. Foster Youth, Military, Rising Scholars or have a government-agency-sponsored Third-Party Contract)

For questions or support, contact Financial Aid Office