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- Who attends California College San Diego?
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Why do students attend California College San Diego?
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Can I sit for licensure?
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I'm a veteran...?
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What if I'm having trouble?
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How can I pay the tuition?
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How much time will it take?
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Can I transfer in any previously earned credits?
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Can I get credit for work experience?
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Do you offer student financial assistance?
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Is the G.I. Bill accepted?
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Do I have to wait for a particular start time?
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Are my credits transferable?
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Can you place me in a job (guarantee a job)?
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What is your employment rate?
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How much can I earn?
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Do your x-ray courses (program) result in ARRT (American
Registry of Radiologic Technologists) Certification?
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Do you certify or license x-ray technicians?
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Are you accredited?
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Are you regionally accredited?
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Does accreditation guarantee transfer of credit?
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Do you accept credits from other colleges?
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Will you help me find a job?
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Can I get financial aid?
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Are you approved for veteran's benefits?
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If I withdraw from school, can I get my money back?
Who attends California College San Diego?
Our students range from recent high school graduates to
working adults to retirees — anyone who wants to get a degree
or advance their career. California College San Diego offers
accelerated degree programs for those who want to get a better
job, faster.
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Why do students attend California College San Diego?
For the prestige and earning power that a college degree
offers. In short: career advancement, licensure and a higher
salary and a sense of accomplishment. A degree opens doors
that are often closed if you don’t have a degree.
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Can I sit for licensure?
Yes, many of our programs prepare you for
certifications/licensure in your field of interest. We do not
guarantee that our educational programs will necessarily be
sufficient to obtain any certification or license issued by a
public or private agency. Certifications and/or licenses may
require additional study and cost.
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I'm a veteran...?
California College San Diego is proud to be approved for Veterans
educational benefits. We will help you with filing the
necessary forms.
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What if I'm having trouble?
Student advisors, faculty, technical service staff, tutors,
and study partners all can help you. Having a trusted study
partner to work with and staying motivated all are the best
solutions.
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How can I pay the tuition?
California College San Diego offers a variety of Student Financial
Aid Programs to those who qualify, including our own EduLoan
Program which significantly improves the opportunities for our
students to afford college.
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How much time will it take?
The accelerated pace of California College San Diego programs makes it
possible for you to earn an associate's degree in as little as
18 months and a bachelor's degree in as little as 36 months if
you can attend the day program.
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Can I transfer in any previously earned credits?
Yes, applicable credits earned at a school accredited by an
agency recognized by the U. S. Department of Education are
accepted. Please check with the campus of your choice to
determine other credits that may be accepted, such as
Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC), etc.
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Can I get credit for work experience?
A student who has received instruction or who has had
experience in courses scheduled in his/her program may wish to
challenge the course by passing an examination which will earn
credit for the course.
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Do you offer student financial assistance?
Yes. We have many different financial aid programs that make
it possible for all students who qualify to enroll.
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Is the G.I. Bill accepted?
Yes, many of our students enroll and pay for their tuition
through the G.I. Bill.
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Do I have to wait for a particular start time?
There are no long waits at California College San Diego. New
classes start every month.
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Are my credits transferable?
No college can promise that your credits will transfer. Some
colleges may accept some credits, but you must find out for
yourself by checking with the college you intend to go to.
Otherwise you should assume your credits are not transferable.
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Can you place me in a job (guarantee a job)?
No! No college can promise you a job. We do have career services
staff who will teach you resume writing, interviewing skills,
and how to get a job. Most of our graduates are successfully
placed.
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What is your employment rate?
That varies depending upon the economy and the major. Our
Career Service Director can answer this for you. Or, when you
come in, we will be happy to show you our employment report.
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How much can I earn?
That depends upon you, the field, the economy, and what
employers are offering. Most of our graduates increase their
income. When you come in to the college, our career services
director can show you what our recent graduates are earning.
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Do your x-ray courses (program) result in ARRT (American
Registry of Radiologic Technologists) Certification?
No. ARRT Certification is a specific certification and
requires that you take a full program (2-or-4 year program) in
Radiologic Technology. Our courses prepare you for a limited scope
licensure by the State. This does not qualify for the same
jobs as a full Radiology Technologist program.
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Do you certify or license x-ray technicians?
No. We are not a certifying agency; licensure is achieved as a
Radiology Practical Technician by passing an exam and then
applying to the State. This is not an equivalent program to
ARRT Certification as a Radiology Technologist.
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Are you accredited?
Yes. We are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career
Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
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Are you regionally accredited?
No. We are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career
Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), which is
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a national
accrediting agency.
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Does accreditation guarantee transfer of credit?
No. Neither regional nor national accreditation is a guarantee
that credits will transfer.
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Do you accept credits from other colleges?
Yes. Credit will be given for courses completed at other
accredited colleges when the courses are comparable to those
required at the college and the grades received for the
courses are C - or better.
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Will you help me find a job?
Yes. Graduates of the college are entitled to use the services
of the Career Services Department throughout their entire careers.
The college can provide contacts, potential interviews, and
guidance during the employment process. Upon graduation, we
will assist you throughout the process of seeking employment,
but the college does not guarantee employment.
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Can I get financial aid?
Financial aid is available for qualified students. Our
financial aid representatives will be happy to provide you
with detailed information and to determine what financial aid
you are qualified to receive.
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Are you approved for veteran's benefits?
The college's programs are approved for the training of
veterans and eligible persons under Title 38, United States
Code.
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If I withdraw from school, can I get my money back?
You may cancel your enrollment within the first five days of
starting the program, and all payments will be refunded, minus
an administrative fee of $150 and any charges for books and
uniforms issued. If you withdraw after the initial five days,
a refund will be calculated based upon the time you have
attended. Our catalog provides full details, and our financial
aid representatives will be happy to explain them to you.
Call us now at 1-800-622-3188 or click here
to request information.
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