FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We have a seperate page that describes the textbook voucher program. You can visit the Textbook Voucher FAQ's here.

Yes. Coastline offers five short-term, 8-week sessions per year. Students may register approximately 2 months prior to each new session. Coastline also offers 12-week courses for SOCCOAST AFLOAT and NCPACE programs which are scheduled by Command.
 

Yes. Coastline has an academic counselor assigned specifically to support students in military programs. The military counselor may be contacted toll-free at 1-866-4CCCMIL x16320 or e-mail militarycounselor@coastline.edu. Coastline also has SOC specialists who provide SOCNAV, SOCMAR, SOCCOAST and SOCAD agreements for military students. They may be contacted toll free at 1-866-4CCCMIL, direct at 1-714-241-6164 x5, or e-mail soc@coastline.edu.
 

Coastline requires students to take 12 semester hours of coursework to establish residency. This includes distance learning courses.
 

Yes. Coastline recognizes college credit earned at any institution of higher education which is accredited by one of the regional accrediting associations of schools and colleges as identified by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation. Guaranteed transfer of courses exists with other colleges in the SOCNAV, SOCAD, SOCCOAST and SOCMAR networks.
 

Most courses are CD/Internet. Other delivery methods will include video, PDA, and independent study. Students who enroll in these delivery methods interact with their instructors via phone, e-mail or fax. Students take quizzes online, and take examinations by proctor and/or online. Courses may also be supported with textbooks, written materials, electronic bulletin boards and other support systems.
 

Placement tests are required prior to enrollment in an English or Math class and are recommended for any student who plans to pursue a degree from Coastline. It is recommended that students schedule their placement testing prior to the end of their first semester of enrollment at Coastline, and no later than eight (8) weeks prior to enrolling in a Math or English course. Tests are administered at worldwide locations via the Proctor Agreement process. Coastline also accepts ASSET exam scores for placement into our Math courses. For more information go to Math and English Assessment page.
 

Yes. All courses have student handbooks which are available on-line (course website), on CD or in print to all students enrolled. In some cases, student handbooks are ordered with your textbooks.
 

Access to a computer is necessary for the 8-week Internet courses.
 

Coastline is unable to evaluate foreign transcripts. International students are encouraged to utilize the Credentials Evaluation Service provided by the International Research Foundation, Inc. Although the agency charges a fee for the service, the expense is usually much less than repeating the courses at an American institution of higher education. Coastline will accept the official evaluation and will count the units and/or degrees toward the student's educational program.
 

Coastline recognizes examination programs and awards credit based on the subject area and the individual's test score. The appropriate number of units will be posted to the student's transcript upon completion of 12 units at Coastline. CLEP scores will count toward the Associated in Arts Degree under Option I. They will not count toward Options II, III, or CSU or IGETC certification. A maximum of 40 units can be awarded for all non-traditional course work which includes CLEP and DANTES tests. Coastline accepts scores of 490 or higher for General Exams and 50 or higher for Subject Exams.
 

Yes. Coastline offers courses through NCPACE for sailors while at sea.

Coastline recognizes 19 units as a maximum load during the Fall and Spring semesters (this would equate to no more than 3 courses per 8-week session (12-week SOCCOAST), and nine units during the Summer session). Coastline discourages students from taking more than two (2) courses per 8-week session (12-week SOCCOAST), unless recommended by a counselor. Students who wish to carry units beyond the maximum load must complete a "Petition for Overload" form.
 

Yes. TA covers 100% of tuition costs at Coastline. NOTE: A copy of the student's TA Authorization Form must accompany their registration form. (excluding GoArmyEd students)
 

Federal Financial Aid may be available through grants and loan programs. In general, to qualify for aid you must be enrolled in 6.0 units each semester and demonstrate financial eligibility through the regular application process. Receiving funding through the Tuition Assistance program does not disqualify any student from applying for financial aid. You can reach Coastline's Financial Aid Department by calling (714) 241-6239 Monday through Thursday from 8 am to 5 pm Pacific time, and Fridays from 8 am to 2 pm Pacific time. Just identify yourself as a military contract education student!
 

Scholarships are available to all Coastline students and are granted to students who have demonstrated excellence, academic achievement and/or wish to pursue educational or career goals. Scholarship awards are granted each spring semester. For more information go to Financial Aid Scholarship page.
 

Coastline is approved by the Bureau of School Approvals, California State Department of Education, to offer programs to veterans and eligible persons seeking benefits under the Federal Public Laws and the California Veterans Educational Laws. Coastline follows the guidelines issued by the Council for Private and Post Secondary and Vocational Education which apply to all institutions enrolling veterans and other eligible persons for veterans benefits.

Students who plan to use the Montgomery GI Bill are required to pay the full cost of tuition at the time of enrollment. Information concerning Education Benefits may be found at www.gibill.va.gov.

Requirements for receiving veterans educational benefits:

1. Every veteran or eligible dependent must contact the veterans' clerk in the Admissions office at (714) 241-6325.
2. Counseling is available to assist veterans with class selection and goal setting. Call the military counselor at (866) 4CCCMIL (422-2645) x11285, or e-mail militarycounselor@coastline.edu.
3. It is mandatory that each veteran, veteran's dependent or widow who has registered for veterans educational benefits notify the veterans clerk when he or she adds or withdraws from classes.
4. Veterans Administration regulations require each eligible person to make satisfactory progress towards a stated objective. Failure to do so could result in termination of veterans educational benefits.
    

Military students pay the military contract education program rate associated with the program in which they are enrolling, regardless of residence.
 

Students who enroll through the GoArmyEd and need to drop a course must do so only through GoArmyEd. Please understand that dropping a course may result in tuition funds being reimbursed to the Army. Check the drop date to see if you will be charged prior to dropping your course. If you are passed the drop date, contact an Army Counselor at your local Education Center for assistance.
 

Army Soldiers who will not be registering through GoArmyEd need to register for courses through Coastline's Military Website, http://military.coastline.edu/. Click on the first link Navy College Program Distance Learning Partnership-Online for registration and course website links.

Information about tuition assistance, general academic counseling, free testing and college preparation courses is available at the Navy College Program Web site (www.navycollege.navy.mil) or at your local Navy College Office.

Coastline Community College is accredited in excellent standing by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), a nationally recognized regional accrediting agency.