Application Tips and Resources

Account Creation

Enter your email address or mobile number to begin creating your California Community Colleges student account. You will receive a code via email to verify your identity and keep your account secure.

Account Recovery

Students who have created a CCCApply account must login using the account they created; they should not create a new account.

Students who forgot their username/password can use the "Recover Account" button.

Assistance

Students who need additional assistance can contact CCCHelp directly:
Phone: (877) 247-4836
Email: support@openccc.net
TTY: (877) 836-9332

• CCCApply Checklist: Before starting the application review this checklist to make sure you have all of the information you need handy!
• First Time College Students CCCApply Help Guide: This is a visual help guide for first time college students to use as a reference when applying.
• CCC Apply eServices Information Sheet

1. We encourage students to select what they are most interested in majoring in/pursuing as of right now. See CCCApply Instructions for Updating Your Major. If you are uncertain which major to pursue as of now, or are uncertain what it is called, see Programs and Majors.
2. On the “Education” screen, be sure to enter accurate information. We recommend referring to your high school transcript to ensure that the information you input is true and accurate.
3. If you submitted the application without an SSN or ITIN, you will receive an email with a link to the Student ID Help Form and information on how to process your application to receive your Los Rios ID Number.
4. Undocumented students or students from mixed status families are encouraged to check out the resources in the CRC Dream Center.