High school students have two pathways to begin earning college credit at Allan Hancock College while still enrolled in high school: College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) and High School Enrichment at AHC. Each option has its own eligibility requirements and enrollment process. These college courses allow students to earn units toward a certificate, associate degree, or transfer to a four-year university, and may also count toward a high school diploma or adult equivalency. In addition to academic pathways, many courses are part of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, helping students develop in-demand job skills and earn industry-recognized credentials. This opportunity gives students a valuable head start on both their higher education and career goals.
In CCAP Dual Enrollment, students enroll in AHC courses offered as part of a College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) partnership agreement between the Allan Hancock Community College District and a local high school district. Classes taught at a high school during school hours are restricted and are only open to students from a participating high school district. Classes taught at a high school campus outside of school hours are open to the public. Your instructor will notify you if your class is a CCAP course. Students receive both high school and college credit for completing courses in the Dual Enrollment program.
In High School Enrichment (Non-CCAP), students enroll in AHC courses that are not covered by a CCAP partnership agreement with a local high school district. These courses are typically taken outside of the regular high school day. Enrollment fees are waived, but college-related fees apply. Students are also responsible for the cost of any books and supplies. Students receive college credit for courses taken, but their high school will determine if they are able to receive dual credit toward their high school graduation requirements as well.
College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) High School Enrichment (Non-CCAP) Fees No fees are assessed for student Enrollment fee is waived Unit Limit 15 units (no exceptions) 11 units Course Limit 4 courses (no exceptions) No limit Excess Unit Appeal Available No Yes Freshman/Sophomore Level Restriction No No AHC GPA Requirement 2.0 2.0 AHC GPA Appeal Available Yes Yes Course List Limited to classes under CCAP agreement No Courses Taught by College Faculty Yes Yes Courses Consistent with College Rigor Yes Yes Please note: If a student registers for any CCAP class, they will be considered CCAP and will follow CCAP guidelines
Fall/Spring: Up to 15 units (maximum of 4 courses) No exceptions
GPA Requirement: Minimum 2.0 GPA
Fees: No tuition for CCAP courses; however, students may be responsible for textbooks if not provided by the high school district
Complete the online CCCApply application for the term you plan to attend. This step is often completed during a CCAP Dual Enrollment Workshop at your high school.
When asked for College Enrollment Status, select:
鉃� "Enrolling in high school and college at the same time"
You do not need to reapply unless you skip two consecutive primary terms (Fall and Spring)
Graduating seniors must reapply as first-time college students
馃搷 Note for International Students:
Please do not use the standard application. Visit the International Students webpage for the correct process.
Once your application is complete, all course registration and required petitions鈥攊ncluding the CCAP Dual Enrollment online process鈥攎ust be submitted through:
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This process is typically guided by your high school during the CCAP workshop, and ensures you are officially enrolled in your AHC courses.
Follow these DualEnroll.com Instructions to create an account and select your courses for College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP). PLEASE NOTE: Students will receive an email notification from DualEnroll when they have been approved and cleared to register. If the course request is denied, please check your DualEnroll account and email used to create your account for the reason.
Step 1: Students will create DualEnroll.com accounts and select courses for CCAP.
Step 2: Parents will receive an email and/or text message to provide consent for their student to take CCAP courses.
Step 3: The college will review each student account and send notifications to the student or their district if corrections are needed.
Step 4: The high school or district will review student accounts, provide documentation as needed, and approve the student for their courses.
Step 5: Students approved for CCAP courses will be registered and then notified.
All high school students requesting CCAP courses will not be able to register until Open Registration. All of the steps above must be completed before students will be able to register.
Fall/Spring: Up to 11 units
GPA Requirement: Minimum 2.0 GPA
Fees:
However, students are responsible for:
Total fees will be approximately $26 to $46.50 per semester.
Submit the online AHC application for the term you plan to attend. You do not need to reapply unless you miss two primary
terms (Fall and Spring).
鉃★笍 On your application, under 鈥淐ollege Enrollment Status,鈥� choose: "Enrolling in high school and college at the same time."
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馃敆 F-1 International Students should contact the Admissions and Records Office and request to speak to a Designated School Official before applying through OpenCCC.
馃抢 Once you graduate from high school, you鈥檒l need to reapply as a First-Time College Student.
After you receive your AHC student ID number, complete the CollegeNOW Form, ensuring it is:
Filled out completely
Signed by you, your parent/guardian, and your high school counselor or principal
Submitted via email to: collegenow@hancockcollege.edu as a PDF with handwritten signatures only.
馃搯 Deadline to submit forms at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the term.
- The deadline to submit petitions for winter is December 1, 2025
- The deadline to submit petitions for spring is January 6, 2026.
鈴憋笍 Please allow 7鈥�10 business days for processing.
Once approved, register online through your myHancock portal during your assigned registration window.
Need help? Visit our How to Register page or watch our registration tutorial.
Before students attempt to , they must first be approved by their high school counselor.鈥�
If a course is full at the time of processing, you must add yourself to the waitlist and will be notified via your AHC email if a seat becomes available.
If a course is closed, you may request an Add Code from the instructor by attending the first class session.
Log in to your myHancock portal to check your balance and pay your fees online.
AHC accepts Visa, MasterCard, or Discover
Payment plans are available for balances of $150 or more
Failure to pay may result in being dropped from courses
For full instructions, visit Cashiers.
Contact the Admissions & Records Office at
馃搂 collegenow@hancockcollege.edu
馃摓 (805) 922-6966 ext. 3248
Before registering for college courses, it is essential that students take the time to discuss their course options with their high school counselor. Your counselor can help determine which courses align with your high school graduation requirements and future academic goals.
To help you make informed choices and avoid registration issues, please review the following important steps:
Visit the page to review course prerequisites. If a course requires a prior class, placement, or assessment, this will be listed in the course description.
If you are registering for a foreign language course and have completed prior coursework at your high school, you may need to submit a transcript to verify placement.
Transcripts can be submitted to Admissions & Records.
Students should check their Math and English placement information in their myHancock portal to ensure it is accurate and up to date.
Keeping your high school GPA updated may also help determine appropriate course placement. Instructions for updating GPA can be found in the Admissions section of your portal.
If your placement information or prior coursework is not recognized during registration, you may need to submit a Prerequisite Clearance or Prerequisite Challenge Appeal form.
Appeals should be submitted at least two weeks before registration to allow time for review and processing.
Questions?
Contact your high school counselor for additional guidance. Starting with the right
class helps ensure a successful experience in a Dual Enrollment program.
As the parent of a high school student taking college courses, it's important to know that your student's educational records are protected under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Once a student begins college鈥攅ven while still in high school鈥攚e are legally required to obtain written consent from the student before releasing any academic information, including grades, schedules, or progress.
We encourage you to speak with your student about their courses and to review more about FERPA and student privacy rights on our FERPA information page.
What is Dual Enrollment?
Dual Enrollment includes all opportunities for high school students to earn college
credit through 伊人直播 (AHC) while they are in high school: CCAP (College
and Career Access Pathways, and鈥�High School Articulation. Some high school districts have created Dual Enrollment Pathways that allow for high
school students to complete entire certificates or degrees by the time they graduate
high school. Please check in with high school for these opportunities as these courses
vary by high school site.
What is CCAP?
CCAP stands for College and Career Access Pathways. It鈥痠s when you enroll in an AHC course
offered on AHC campuses in Santa Maria, Lompoc, Santa Ynez, or online either before,
during the bell schedule or after the bell schedule on a high school campus. For more
information on what courses are offered and how to enroll, please visit the鈥�CCPAP!鈥痺别产辫补驳别.
What is Articulated Credit?
Some high schools have career technical education or CTE courses that grant鈥�articulated credit鈥痶hrough AHC. For more information about articulated credit available at your high
school and how to apply, please visit the鈥�High School Articulation鈥痺别产辫补驳别.
How do I sign up for CCAP courses?
The first step to enrollment for is to complete an online AHC鈥�Application for Admission,
贵辞谤鈥�CCAP,鈥痯lease visit our鈥�颁颁础笔鈥�webpage or talk to your high school counselor. You must create a Dual Enroll account
to enroll in your CCAP classes during the bell schedule. Please visit platform鈥�DualEnroll.com.
When can CCAP students register for classes?
Registration Dates for鈥�CCAP鈥痵tudents vary by high school. Please contact your high school counselors for dates
and deadlines.
How do I know what CCAP classes are offered at my high school?
You can ask your high school counselor what classes are offered as CCAP at your high
school.
How many CCAP classes can I take each term?
High school students may take up to a maximum of鈥�15 units or 4 classes鈥痠n the fall, and spring semesters.
Which CCAP courses can I take?
High school students must meet with their high school counselor regarding which CCAP
courses they should take before starting the registration process. Most high school
students work on college general education and/ or start on entry-level work towards
their general degree.
How do I know which AHC classes are available this term for CCAP and when they will
be offered?
All course information can be found in鈥�.
Can I take Physical Education courses?
PE activity courses require the permission of the instructor of record, which may
be granted on the first day of the term, if enrollment in the PE course permits adding
CCAP students.
What is a Prerequisite and Corequisite?
础鈥�Prerequisite鈥痠s a course (or equivalent skills or prior experience) that you must complete with
a grade of 鈥淐鈥� or better before enrolling in a more advanced course.
础鈥�Corequisite鈥痠s a course that must be taken while you enroll in the desired course.
What do I do if the course I wish to take has a Prerequisite or a Corequisite?
All prerequisites must be met before enrollment. Please visit the鈥�AHC Counseling webpage鈥痜or guidance on how to clear prerequisites or submit an appeal. Please be aware of鈥�appeal deadlines.鈥�External transcripts鈥痬ust be on file with the Admissions Office.
Can any of my AP high school courses replace the college courses I need take for my
degree?
伊人直播 grants credit towards its associate degrees for successful completion
of examinations in the AP. Students who complete AP Examinations with scores of 3,
4, or 5 will receive the credit according to the AHC鈥�. To receive credit, students must submit their AP exam scores to AHC Admissions by
providing their records from College Board (preferred method) or high school transcript
if AP Exam scores are listed. AP class attendance and high school grade cannot replace
AP exam scores.
Will CCAP courses count for high school credit?
CCAP鈥痗ourses may give you college and high school credit simultaneously.
CCAP courses on AHC campuses may give you college credit only. Taking CCAP courses at AHC
does not guarantee high school credit, and high school credit will only be given based
on the approval of your high school or district administrator.
How do I drop a class?
Classes can be dropped within established deadlines. Please refer to each course reference
number (CRN) in鈥�鈥痜or Critical Dates. To drop a class, you must log in to the myHancock portal. To
complete the process, look for the 鈥淩egister/Add/Drop Classes鈥� link under 鈥淐lass Registration
& Schedule鈥� on your Dashboard.
What is Pass/No Pass?
Instead of a standard letter grade, students may elect a pass/no pass grade for courses
that offer this grading option. In this case, they will only receive a passing (P)
or no pass (NP) grade. A P/NP grade is not calculated into their AHC GPA, but they
will receive credit for taking the course if it is completed with a P.
Students may choose a pass/no pass within established deadlines. Go to Class Search
to look up Critical Dates and grading options for each course you take.
To select the pass/no pass option, complete鈥�the pass/no pass form鈥�(must be logged in to myHancock). On your Dashboard, look for the鈥�鈥淧ass/no pass option鈥濃��耻苍诲别谤鈥�鈥淐lass Registration & Schedule鈥� - 鈥漅egister/Add/Drop鈥濃���to complete the process.
A student who has declared P/NP may not rescind that choice later. More info can be
found 耻苍诲别谤鈥�Pass/No Pass Grade Option鈥痺别产辫补驳别.
How do I update my English and Math Placement?
You can report your Math, English, and high school GPA while submitting a CCC application
for a desired term. Continuing students may also update their Math and English placement
on the myHancock portal. To complete the process, look for the鈥�鈥淩egister/Add/Drop Classes鈥�鈥痩ink 耻苍诲别谤鈥�鈥淐lass Registration & Schedule鈥濃��on your Dashboard.
What is a 鈥淲鈥�?
鈥淲鈥� stands for 鈥渨ithdrawal.鈥� It means that you dropped the course after the census
date. A 鈥淲鈥� will show on your transcript; a 鈥淲鈥� is better than a D or an F, but you
still want to avoid it. Pay attention to Critical Dates for each course you take,
like drop dates. More info can be found 耻苍诲别谤鈥�鈥淚mpact of Dropping or Withdrawing鈥�鈥痮n the AHC Admissions webpage.
What are the Critical Dates for my course, and where can I find them?
All college courses have critical dates and deadlines that college students must follow.
Examples include the last day to add the class, the last day to drop the class, the
last day to choose Pass/No Pass, etc.
Critical Dates are listed in AHC Class Search under each CRN (a 5-digit course reference
number). Follow a blue link for each CRN you register for, and the dates will be displayed.
Note that different courses may have different deadlines.
What happens if I get a D or an F in a course?
Poor grades will hurt college GPAs and academic standing. Low GPAs can negatively
affect students鈥� financial aid eligibility. Please see an AHC counselor for guidance
and limitations. More information can be found on AHC Counseling webpage 耻苍诲别谤鈥�"Probation and Dismissal."
How do I access online courses?
AHC online courses are offered through Canvas. The link to鈥�AHC Canvas鈥痠s available on myHancock portal.
What fees must I pay for CCAP courses?
贵辞谤鈥�CCAP鈥痵tudents, all fees include registration, health, course, and textbooks are waived
when classes are taken on the high school campuses.
贵辞谤鈥�CCAP鈥痵tudents taking classes on AHC Campuses, registration fees are waived, but all other
fees, including Health and Services Fee, Student Body Center Building and Operating
Fee (if applicable) and the cost of textbooks and materials do apply.
Is there Financial Aid available to me as a high school student?
No. Financial Aid is only available to students who have graduated from high school.
Where can I buy textbooks for AHC classes?
贵辞谤鈥�CCAP courses offered at your high school, your books will be covered by your high school.
贵辞谤鈥�CCAP鈥痗ourses offered at AHC campuses or online, you can search for, purchase, or rent
required textbooks using the course CRN at the AHC Bookstore.
Why is there a registration hold on my account?
There are several reasons for registration holds. Please refer to the following link
explaining this situation in more detail:鈥�/admissions/holds.php鈥�
Can Freshmen, sophomores and Juniors make appointments with AHC counselors for a comprehensive student education plan?
Students who have questions about which courses to take at 伊人直播 should first consult with their high school counselor to make sure they are on track for high school graduation and A鈥揋 requirements (if applicable).
When should I make an appointment with a Hancock counselor?
Students who are high school seniors and have applied to 伊人直播 can make an appointment with a Hancock counselor. Meeting with a counselor is a crucial step in developing a comprehensive Student Education Plan (SEP) and preparing for a seamless transition from high school to college.
Before your counseling appointment, make sure you have completed the following steps:
Once these steps are complete, you鈥檒l be ready to schedule your appointment with a counselor and begin building your comprehensive SEP.
Share your experience with our office by completing a brief student satisfaction survey鈥攋ust scan or click the QR code to get started.
This form is used by faculty and staff to report or request assistance with various student and instructional issues, including CCCApply problems, registration, grading, and census submissions. It also supports requests for student adds/drops, grade changes, and other enrollment-related matters.
Deborah Pirman, Ph.D., Dean, Academic Affairs
Assists with: Oversees CCAP agreements and contracts- Point of contact for MOU-related inquiries and academic policy matters related to dual enrollment
805-922-6966 ext 5146
deborah.pirman@hancockcollege.edu
Joshua Smith, Enrollment Services Specialist
Assists with: Ensures alignment between high school and college rosters- Resolves registration issues (e.g., lateral transfers due to class cancellations)- Primary contact for High School Enrichment and CCAP registration inquiries.
805-922-6966 ext 3122
joshua.smith11@hancockcollege.edu
David Vasquez, Ed.D., Director of Admissions and Records
Assists with: Supports faculty grade submission, positive attendance, and on-time census submission- Works closely with instructional and student services teams to ensure compliance and timely reporting
805-922-6966 ext 3323
dvasquez@hancockcollege.edu
Alicia Delgadillo, Early College Coordinator
Assists with: Facilitates creation of early college courses and scheduling with departments- Monitors faculty teaching loads, assignments, and availability- Liaison to academic departments, K鈥�12 partners, and student services
805-922-6966 ext 3205
alicia.delgadillo@hancockcollege.edu
Ilyana Clark, Early College Grant Coordinator
Assists with: Santa Maria Joint Unified School District with Dual Enrollment, CCAP Coordination, supporting student enrollments and all other aspects of CCAP.
805-922-6966 ext 3205
ilyana.clark@hancockcollege.edu