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Community Education & Programs
Noncredit Community Education
Know Your Rights: Immigration & AHC
Welcome to Community Education
Noncredit classes at
AHC Community Education
help you build important job skills, improve your
basic computer skills,
learn
English as a second
language,
and more! Our students learn skills that prepare them for promotions or new careers
or transition into AHC credit programs.
Community Education Calendar
ENGLISH AND SPANISH SUPPORT VIDEOS
Community Education Business Hours:
Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Fridays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Contact Information:
922-6966
ext. 3209
Text: "HELP" to 805-214-4655
CommunityEducation@hancockcollege.edu
You will need the following to apply:
personal email address
(you receive a student email account after registering for a class).
valid mobile phone number
for contact information.
Next, click the button to navigate to the Noncredit CCCApply online admission:
Noncredit CCCApply Application
CCCAPPLY PROCESS SUPPORT PDF
If you already
have
a CCCApply account, please sign in with your email and password.
If NOT,
create an account
using your personal email or mobile phone number.
Please complete all necessary information on the application before proceeding.
*You will receive a confirmation email shortly after submission.
You will receive an AHC Welcome email with your AHC student ID and username. Please
save them, as you will need them to register for classes.
Example:
AHC Student ID:
H12345678
AHC username:
Allan.Hancock
If you have any questions regarding registration or need assistance, help is available.
You can text “HELP” to 805-214-4655
You can email
CommunityEducation@hancockcollege.edu
You can call 805-347-7553 or 805-922-6966, ext. 3209
You can come in person to Building S on the Santa Maria campus.
If you are a
first-time
student (never taken classes at Hancock), click on the button below to create your
account:
Navigate to myHancock Portal
If you were registered for classes the previous term, proceed to the Login page  via
the link below:
Continuing Students
New Users - Instructions for the password
If you are a new user, you must set up a password.
To set up your password, go to the
myHancock portal
and click the gold button that says, "New Hancock College Users." The system will
prompt you to create a password. Please save it in a safe place, along with your AHC
Student ID and username.
Once you log into the portal, you can register for classes online. After you register
for classes, a Hancock email address will be created.
AHC Hancock email:
allan.hancock@my.hancockcollege.edu
Please save it. All Hancock notifications will go to this Hancock email. Check it
regularly.
Students can begin searching for their term courses.
Class Search
Please make sure to select the
term
and click CONTINUE.
Click on any of the fields to start the dropdown menu, and to initiate the search,
scroll down and click SEARCH.
Once you find your class, save the
Course Registration Number (CRN)
. You will use it in Step 3 when registering for classes.
Students may not register for the same course more than once within the same part
of the term, except for ESL/ELDN courses, in accordance with AP 4226.
Log onto your
myHancock
portal
and verify your registration date under "My Registration Date" (available approximately
one month before registration opens).
Registration Support Videos
California College Promise Grant (CCPG) recipients are still responsible for additional
fees not waived by CCPG. CCPG does not cover Community Education fee-based courses.
Contact the Cashier Services for more information at 1-805-922-6966 ext. 3270 or 3626,
or visit the
Cashier Services
webpage and select "Payment Deadlines".
You may also pay in person at Community Education
800 S. College Dr., Santa Maria, CA Building S
Learn English
Develop your English language skills to unlock your personal and career goals.
Become a U.S. Citizen
Take your first step toward becoming a naturalized United States citizen with classes
designed to help you prepare for the Citizenship/Naturalization Test.
Learn Computer Basics
Gain a competitive edge in the job market by acquiring essential office computer skills.
Find or Enhance Your Career
Learn how to job search, write a resume, and prepare for a job interview.
College For Kids/Teens
Provides classes in various subjects such as dance, science, cooking, art, and language
for youth.
Commercial Truck Driving
Drive your own career and keep America moving forward by joining the legions of commercial
truck drivers.
Income Tax Preparation
These spring-only classes will prepare you for entry-level positions in the tax preparation
field.
Prepare for the GED
Prepare for the High School Diploma equivalency with these classes.
Home Economics
Cooking and sewing classes for fun and personal development
Health and Wellness
Everyday wellbeing, stress management, and mobility for older adults
Art and Fashion
Build skills in drawing, painting, design, photography, and sewing
Foster and Kinship Care
Discover specialized workshops and training through the statewide FCKE program.
Fee-based Courses
Dive into a world of physical activity and wellness with our vibrant selection of
fee-based courses.
Green Landscaping and Gardening
Grow your skills from beginner to experienced landscaper
Success Stories
Explore inspiring success stories highlighting the students, staff, and faculty of
Allan Hancock College Community Education and the transformative impact of lifelong
learning.
Student Forms
Parking Information
Locations
Community Education Staff
Faculty Resources
Campus Locations:
Santa Maria Campus
800 South College Drive
Santa Maria, CA 93454
1-805-922-6966 ext. 3248
Virtual Tour of SM Campus
Map of SM Campus
Parking at Hancock Locations
Lompoc Valley Center
One Hancock Drive
Lompoc, CA 93436
1-805-735-3366 ext. 5200
Virtual Tour of LVC and PSTC
Map of LVC
Santa Ynez Valley Center
2975 East Hwy 246 (SYVHS)
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
1-805-922-6966 ext. 3355
Virtual Tour of SYVC
Map of SYVC
Last Modified: Apr 22, 2026