Hartnell College

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156 Homestead Ave.
Salinas, CA 93901

Hartnell College is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in California. Founded in 1920 as Salinas Junior College, the school was renamed Hartnell College in 1948, and the Hartnell Community College District was established the following year. The college draws most of its annual enrollment of 17,000 students from the Salinas area.

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Hartnell College provides resources and programs to meet the diverse needs of its students.

Career Education

Career education certificates and training courses

Offering a pathway to success that allows you to learn by exploring, collaborating, and doing from expert instructors and industry professionals.

Career Technical Education at Alisal Campus (CTE)

Imelda Suarez

Enrollment Service Specialist

Financial Aid

Grants, scholarships, loans and more

Find out how to save money with financial aid options, like grants, scholarships, and loans to help pay for your education.

Transfer Center

Counseling, resources, and support

Preparing students to transfer to participating four-year colleges and universities.


BASIC NEEDS

Get additional support to help remain focused on your education and your success. Find information on basic needs support services such as food pantries, housing, tutoring and transportation.

Foster Youth Services

NextUp - For Foster Youth Student Success

Offering services and support for eligible current and former foster youth.

Foster Youth Success Services

Marisela Lemus

Program Contact

Rising Scholars

For currently and formerly justice-involved students

Rising Scholars provides resources, academic guidance, and a supportive community to help currently and formerly justice-involved students succeed.

Ana Gonzalez

Academic Affairs Director, Continuing Education Programs

Umoja

Enhancing the cultural and educational experiences of African American and other students.

Undocumented, AB 540 eligible student resources and services

Resources for Dreamer Students

Giving answers and support to undocumented students of all nationalities and backgrounds.

Mi CASA Undocuscholar Resource Center

Adriana Chavez

OEP Counselor

VETERANS RESOURCE CENTER

For Military Connected Students

Providing various types of aid, benefits and support for current servicemembers and veterans.

Gemma Uribe-Cruz

Veterans Program Counselor

Wherever you are in life, we support you.

California Community Colleges help all types of students reach their goals.

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High school students

It's a perfect time to start thinking about what you want to study. You can even get a head start on college and enroll in community college classes while still in high school. Ask your counselor for help matching your interests with a major and career path to select the classes you need.

Community College Students

If you plan to continue your studies at a four-year university, schedule an appointment with a counselor at your college's transfer center. Create a step-by-step plan to meet your educational goals on your timeline.

Veterans

Community college helps returning veterans make a smooth and affordable transition from military service into the highly competitive job market. Military service may even qualify you to earn credit for prior learning.

Foster Youth

Every community college campus has a foster youth liaison to help support students throughout their educational journey. And, with the NextUp program, the colleges also offer eligible current and former foster youth support and services that could include help with books, transportation, tutoring, housing and more.

Hartnell College offers more than a degree. They offer a path to the life you want.