DSP&S Student Steps to Success

Enrollment Guide

Step 1: Application

Complete the FCC admission application online.

You will first create an OpenCCC account to begin an application (if you have never applied through CCCApply).
- Make sure to use a personal email account. Do not use your high school email account as you will not have access to it after graduation.
- If you have taken classes in high school through the Dual Enrollment or High School Enrichment programs, you will have already created an account. If you do not remember your username and password, try to retrieve them on the CCCApply page by clicking on Sign In and then the “Recover Account” button. If you need help logging in to CCCApply, call 1.877.247.4836
While logged into your OpenCCC account, click Start A New Application to apply to Fresno City College.
1. If you have any issues completing/submitting the application, you can contact our helpdesk at 1.844.887.2223

Within 24-48 hours after you have applied online, you should receive an Admission Acknowledgement email from SCCCD Admissions & Records with your Student ID#. If you have not received an email after 48 hours, check your spam/junk folder. If it is not in the spam/junk folder, call the Fresno City College Admissions & Records Office at 559.443.8604 for assistance.

Step 2: Access My Portal and Your Student Email

Once you receive your “Admissions Acknowledgement” email with your Student ID#, you can then login to My Portal. Click on My Portal located at the top right of the Fresno City College website. Once you log in to your student portal you can access your Student Email, Canvas, Self-Service, and other useful tools. Your username and password information was included in your “Admissions Acknowledgement” email in the “Step 2: Login on My Portal” section. This My Portal Video Tutorial will give you step-by-step instructions on how to access My Portal.

IMPORTANT: You need to change your password within 45 days from your initial login to avoid being locked out of My Portal. When you login to My Portal be sure to update your Communication Preferences so that you will be able to change your password on your own. A pop up will appear the first time you log in to your portal to ask you to confirm/update your Communication Preferences. This pop up will appear each time you log in to your portal until you update your preferences, so it is recommended you complete this step the first time you log in. For instructions on how change your preferences, visit the Communication Preferences webpage or watch the video below.

Communication Preferences Video Tutorial

In My Portal, open the Student Email app and follow the directions to activate your student email. Check your email daily as email is the primary way the college will communicate with you.

For login assistance call the Student Systems Support call center at 559.499.6070 or visit the Technology Help webpage for additional information.

Step 3: Orientation

Complete the Fresno City College online orientation. The orientation can also be accessed in My Portal in the “Resource Links” section.

You will need to know your SCCCD login information to enroll in the course and complete this orientation. It may take 1 to 2 business days to clear your orientation hold. If you do not know your login information, visit the Technology Help webpage for assistance.

Step 4: Apply to the DSP&S Program

Academic accommodations are not automatic in college; students must self-identify to the DSP&S program as a student with a verified disability and complete the required DSP&S New Student Intake process.

To begin the DSP&S New Student Intake process, complete the on-line application via the Accessible Information Management (AIM) app located in your student portal. AIM Logo

For step-by-step instructions on completing the application, visit the How to Apply for the DSPS Program webpage.

Apply Here to DSPS AIM Logo

You will be prompted to upload a copy of your disability verification in AIM, so be sure to have a copy ready when you start the DSP&S application process. Your disability verification may include the most recent high school IEP/Psych report, 504 plan, LD verification, and/or any mental health or medical verification that is related to your disability.

If you have any questions or need assistance completing the DSP&S application process, please contact the DSP&S Office at 559.442.8237.

Step 5: Financial Aid/Scholarships

STEP 1: Complete the FAFSA or DREAM ACT Application

If you need assistance, contact the Financial Aid Office by phone at 559.442.8245 or email at financialaidoffice@fresnocitycollege.edu.

FAFSA Application

Visit fsaid.ed.gov and create your FSA ID. An FSA ID is the username and password you'll use to complete and sign your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Your parent should create their own FSA ID. This will let them electronically sign your FAFSA. (Undocumented parents can't create an FSA ID - they'll sign your FAFSA on a paper form.)
Visit fafsa.gov and complete your FAFSA, as early as October 1 for the following school year. Be sure to add FCC (school code: 001307) to your FAFSA so we get your information!
1. NOTE: Didn’t’t answer “yes” to Federal Work Study on your FAFSA? Email the Financial Aid Office to be placed on the waitlist.

DREAM ACT Application (For Undocumented Students)

Visit dream.csac.ca.gov and create your account. Create a username and password.
A Personal Identification Number (PIN) will be created for your parent at the end of your Dream Act Application. This will allow your parent to electronically sign your Dream Act Application.
Visit dream.csac.ca.gov and complete your Dream Act Application, as early as October 1 for the following school year. Be sure to add FCC (school code: 00130700) to your Dream Act application so we get your information!
1. NOTE: Current high school students must submit an AB540 Affidavit to the Fresno City College Admissions and Records Office after graduation.

STEP 2: Complete Your File

Check your FCC student email regularly. The FCC Financial Aid Office will notify you if you need to correct your FAFSA or Dream Act application or submit documentation to our office, or when your Financial Aid Award Letter is ready to view.
Check Self-Service. On Self-Service, you can view your award letter, see if anything is missing under "My Documents;' and sign up for direct deposit.
Submit any requested documents to the Financial Aid Office. Documents may be submitted by mail, email or fax.

Fresno City College
Attn: Financial Aid Office
1101 E University Ave
Fresno, CA 93741

Email: financialaidoffice@fresnocitycollege.edu

Fax: 559.499.6024

Important Financial Aid Reminders

Renew your FAFSA or DREAM ACT every year, starting October 1 for the following school year.
To maintain your financial aid eligibility, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (minimum 2.0 GPA, credit for at least 67% of the total units attempted, and have attempted less than 150% of the maximum cumulative units for your program).

Complete the FCC Scholarship Application (Optional, October 1 – March 2 every year)

Fresno City College offers over 200 scholarships every year with awards ranging from $100-$1500 per year. To apply for scholarships, view important deadlines, and find more information go to the Scholarships Office webpage.

Step 6: Follow-up with a DSP&S Counselor

Once you have completed the AIM application, call 559.442.8237 to schedule an appointment with a DSP&S counselor to finalize the intake process. You will discuss any disability-related accommodations that may be needed to support your academic performance.

Step 7: Advising/Assessment

Meet with a DSP&S counselor to complete a Student Education Plan (SEP), which will map all the necessary courses needed to reach your academic and career goals. Contact the DSP&S Office at 559.442.8237 to schedule an appointment.

Prepare to meet with a counselor by obtaining an unofficial copy of the following documents for the counselor to review:

High School Transcripts (if you will be graduating this year or have graduated high school within the last ten years)
College Transcripts (if you completed any college course)
Advanced Placement (AP) exam scores

For students whose first language is not English, students can take the English for Multi-Lingual Students (EMLS) placement test to determine which course is most appropriate for their skill level. Visit the Assessment Center webpage for more details.

Step 8: Registration

Check your student email for your assigned registration date. You can register in the following ways:

Register online using the Self-Service app in your student portal. For full details and instructions on how to register online, visit the Registration Resources webpage.
Contact DSP&S staff at 559.442.8237 for assistance.

Step 9: Faculty Notification Letter

The Faculty Notification Letter (FNL) is an online confidential document that students request via their AIM account. The FNL outlines a student’s accommodations or adjustments that have been approved to support the student in a course. Visit the Accessible Information Management (AIM) webpage and view the “How to Request your Faculty Notification Letter (FNL) in AIM” for step-by-step instructions on how to request your FNL.

Before the Semester Starts, Do the Following:

Pay Your Student Fees

Visit www.fresnocitycollege.edu/fees or the Self-Service app in your student portal to pay your fees by the deadline. Your financial aid may cover enrollment fees, but student fees may still apply.

Check the Status of Your Waitlisted Courses

If you are waitlisted for any courses, visit the How to Manage Your Waitlisted Courses webpage for important information.

Get Your Textbooks

Preview what textbooks are required and purchase or rent from the FCC Bookstore online at www.fresnocitycollege.edu/bookstore.

Textbook information can also be located in Self-Service by clicking on the “My Bookstore” link in each courses section information or in Canvas by clicking on the “My Bookstore” icon located on the side bar along the left hand side of the page.

Get Your FCC Student ID

Student body ID cards are available for free and can be taken throughout the semester in the Student Lounge. There are three convenient ways to purchase your ASB ID Card:

Purchase your ASB ID Card in the Business Office.
Make your payment online through Self-Service (Under Make a Payment).
Cash transactions are accepted in the Student Activities Office.

At Student Activities, you will be required to provide the ASB ID Card payment receipt and a valid Government Issued form of ID such as:

Driver's License
State Identification Card
Passport
Birth Certificate
Military Identification Card

Your ASB card will be ready within a few minutes.

Once the Semester Starts, Do the Following:

Attend Your Class/Access Canvas

Attend your classes on the first day of school. If you are taking an online class, be sure to access your courses in Canvas through My Portal the first day of the semester. You may be dropped from a class if you fail to attend the first class meeting or do not access your online courses in Canvas.

Waitlisted Courses

If you are waitlisted for a class when the semester starts, you still need to attend the first day. The instructor will give you an “Authorization Code” to enroll in the class if there is room available. If you are waitlisted for an online course, you will need to email the instructor to see if there is room for you to enroll in the class. If there is, the instructor will email you an “Authorization Code” to enroll in the class. Instructions on how to use the “Authorization Code” to enroll in the class can be found on the Registration Resources webpage under the “How to Add Classes after the Semester Begins” section.

Meet with a Counselor

Follow up with a DSPS counselor to update your Student Education Plan (SEP) before you register for the next semester. You can contact the DSPS Office at 559.442.8237 to meet with a counselor.