Santa Barbara City College's steps to enrollment for returning students. Photo pictures a student with backpack on.

Returning to SBCC

Are you returning to take classes at Santa Barbara City College? Follow these steps to enrollment.

SBCC's steps to enrollment, step one.

Apply to SBCC

Applying to SBCC is FREE!

Get started on your college education today.

SBCC's steps to enrollment, step 2

Apply for Financial Aid (optional)

Explore Financial Aid Options

SBCC offers financial aid like scholarships, loans and the SBCC Promise.

SBCC's steps to enrollment, step 3

Confirm Your SBCC Pipeline Account is Active

Pipeline Is Your Student Portal

Pipeline will give you access to register for classes, check your email and schedule academic counseling appointments; if your account is not active, you will need to create a new one.

SBCC's steps to enrollment, step four

Register For Classes  and  Pay Fees

Sign Up for Classes

Choose from SBCC's wide variety of courses.