The College Access Program is College of the Redwoods’ commitment to offering first-time college students tuition-free education.

First-time college students, regardless of financial need, who enroll in 12 units or more (full-time).  Students must be California residents (or AB540) and have submitted the necessary financial aid applications (FAFSA or CADAA). Students must begin in the fall to receive free tuition for a full academic year. 

Students starting in the spring will only receive the award for the remaining full-time semesters in the academic year.  Students starting full-time in the summer will only receive the award for the summer term.  In both cases, a student can still be considered for a second year of the College Access Program if they enroll in 12 units for the consecutive academic year and renew their FAFSA/CADAA application.

Yes, second-year students are now eligible if they were also eligible during their first consecutive year. It is not required that they received funding the first year.

No, you must be a first-time student (first or consecutive second year, as previously outlined).

Yes. You are eligible if you took CR classes in high school and are now in your first year after high school graduation.

If you have questions or concerns regarding your residency status, please contact the Admissions and Records Office at (707) 476-4200 or ambassador@redwoods.edu.

Classes range in units, but most are 3-4 units. Generally, 12 units will be 3-4 classes, depending on the specific course selection.

1. Submit the application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act (CADAA).
   https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa OR  https://dream.csac.ca.gov/
2. Apply to College of the Redwoods through the California Community College Application CCCApply.
   https://home.cccapply.org/
3. Register for 12 or more units at College of the Redwoods via WebAdvisor.
   https://webadvisor.redwoods.edu

$46/unit

Health Services fee - $20 Fall/Spring, $17 Summer ($7 @ DN and KT campus)
Activity fee - $10 per semester
Technology fee - $10 per semester
Various Course Material Fees & Books
Parking Fees - $46 Fall/Spring, $17 Summer

Yes. Students may request a refund by sending an email to business-office@redwoods.edu.

You can lose the award if you are not enrolled in 12 or more units during each term or if you are determined to have attended college previously. If you drop below 12 units after receiving the grant you may be billed enrollment fees for that term.  Additionally, if financial aid information is received that makes you eligible for the California College Promise Grant (formerly known as BOG), you would be awarded the California College Promise Grant as there are additional benefits to this award that are not part of the College Access Program.