New Student and Returning Students Information

Getting Started Steps

1. Apply to the College Online

  • New students, go to www.fullcoll.edu, click on Apply Now
  • Continuing students, no need to re-apply
  • Returning students, go to www.fullcoll.edu, click on Apply Now

 

2. Online Orientation

  • Available online, no appointment needed
  • Access the orientation through your myGateway account, under “Student Links”
  • For information, go to matriculation.fullcoll.edu/Orientation/orientation.htm

 

3. Assessment (for ESL or Chemistry courses ONLY)

  • Only students seeking enrollment in ESL or Chemistry courses will need to complete assessment tests — students with prior coursework in these subjects or appropriate AP test scores should contact the Counseling Department to discuss placement options, and whether an assessment test exception can be made.
  • Students will be assessed for the appropriate English/Math courses upon meeting with an academic counselor (refer to step 4)

 

4. Bring in DD 214

  • This is required for priority registration
  • Turn in request for certification, you must do this every semester in order to be paid
  • After you have registered for classes, you must turn in your Request for Certification form
    • If for any reason you enroll in a class not on your SEPP, you must first email the VRC counselor to make the appropriate updates, and then turn in your Request for Certification
    • All requests or questions regarding VA certification may be sent to VRCCertifications@fullcoll.edu
  • Bring in letter of eligibility as soon as you receive it
    • This is the letter the VA will send you once you have been approved for your GI Bill®. If you changed schools, you will receive a new one once the VA approves the change

5. Counseling Appointment* Student Education Program Plan (SEPP)

  • Counseling appointments may be scheduled only after all required steps have been completed and you have an established file with the Veterans Resource Center (VRC). To schedule an appointment with the veteran academic counselor, please call 714-992-7102 or visit the VRC in person.

    Please bring unofficial or official transcripts to your appointment. Official transcripts are required prior to the start of your second semester.

  • Punctuality is required for all counseling appointments. Students who arrive 10 minutes or more late will have their appointment canceled and recorded as a no-show. After three no-shows, students must meet with Dr. Arman (or the Student Support Services Division Dean) before being permitted to schedule another appointment with a VRC counselor.

Note: Students required to meet with Dr. Arman to review the VRC No-Show Policy will not be eligible for remote counseling appointments until they have attended three counseling appointments on time and as scheduled.

 

6. Apply For Financial Aid (All students should apply)

  • Fullerton College school code: 001201
  • Apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov each school year
  • If denied, ask about the Special Conditions form. You may be able to prove your income has changed
  • It is important to apply for financial aid as most veterans qualify for grant money

 

7. Collecting Education Benefits

For assistance in applying for GI Bill® and other education benefits, please follow the link below to the VA Website:

www.va.gov/education/how-to-apply/

*Veterans Readiness and Employment (Chapter 31) recipients may need the following information:

Fullerton College Facility code: 14982405. Tax-ID: 95-2394131

FC Bookstore: Follett store 2265. Facility code: 14982405 Tax ID: 36-2593135.

    The online orientation, assessment test, and Education Plan (SEPP) must be completed to be eligible for priority registration.. If you register for classes that are not on your SEPP, you must see a counselor.

    GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.