Apply as a Returning Student
We’re glad to welcome you back to Butte College! If you are transferring into Butte or it’s been a year or more since you last attended, you’ll need to apply. Just follow the steps below to get started.
You will reapply to Butte through CCC Apply. After you complete your CCC Apply application, you will receive an email with your Butte College student ID number, the username for your student email address, and a temporary password. While you wait, complete Step 2, Apply for Financial Aid.
When you apply, you’ll choose a major or goal. Explore your options at butte.edu/programs.
Applying for financial aid is one of the first steps toward paying for college.
Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) to be considered for grants, scholarships, fee waivers, work-study, loans, and other financial aid programs.
To continue to be considered for financial aid at Butte College, you must submit a new financial aid application each academic year. If you have already completed a FAFSA or CADAA, be sure the Butte College School Code is included on your application (FAFSA: 006972; CADAA: 00807300).
- Visit the MyBC Portal & Click "Log In.”
- Enter your MyBC username and password (from your Admissions email).
If you have not completed Orientation before, you will need to complete it before registering for classes.
Not sure if you’ve completed Orientation? Contact us at 530-893-7480 or welcomecenter@butte.edu and we’ll help you check.
If you already completed Orientation, you do not need to complete it again. However, if you’ve been away from Butte College for a while, Orientation can be a helpful refresher. You’ll get updated information, reconnect with campus resources, and meet with a counselor to plan your next steps.
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