Ventura College

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Primary Address

4667 Telegraph Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003

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Contact Info

(805) 654-6400
vccounseling@vcccd.edu
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Ventura College, an accredited two-year institution of higher education, has been a part of this beautiful seaside community since 1925. The college is conveniently located approximately 60 miles north of Los Angeles and 30 miles south of Santa Barbara. The 112-acre campus, set in the rolling hills of Ventura, has an enrollment of 14,500 students.

Ventura College Contacts Directory

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

Financial Aid

Learn about financial aid options to help pay for your education.

vcfinancialaid@vcccd.edu
(805) 289-6369
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Transfer Center

Counseling, resources, and support

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

vcutc@vcccd.edu
(805) 289-6411
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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.

Debbie Newcomb

Dean, Career Education

dnewcomb@vcccd.edu
(805)-289-6430
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BASIC NEEDS

Food, Housing, and Transportation

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.

Alma Rodriguez

Basic Needs Center Supervisor / Financial Aid Officer

vcbasicneeds@vcccd.edu
(805) 289-6583
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Foster Youth Services

NextUp - For Foster Youth Student Success

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

Wendy Lemus

Financial Aid Specialist/Foster Youth Liaison

wlemus@vcccd.edu
(805) 289-6574
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Undocumented, AB 540 eligible student resources and services

Resources for Dreamer Students

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

Vanessa Gonzalez

Dreamers Resource Center Services Assistant

vcdreamers@vcccd.edu
(805) 289-6446
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VETERANS RESOURCE CENTER

For Military Connected Students

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

Elizabeth Vasquez

Coordinator

elizabeth_vasquez9@vcccd.edu
(805) 289-6597
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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.

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

Choose your own future

Take control of your life by enrolling in a California community college today.
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