University of La Verne
Liberal Studies, BA
Introduction
The University of La Verne Central Coast Campus and Allan Hancock College have formed a partnership to offer Bachelor degree programs in the Northern Santa Barbara County. This partnership is making it easy for you to continue your education in Liberal Studies (Elementary Teacher Preparation Program) without moving from the area. Maximize your time and money; take all your lower-division course work at Allan Hancock College then continue your degree with University of La Verne at the Souza Center in Santa Maria. Instruction is offered on site at the Allan Hancock College campus.
Degree
Liberal Studies, BA
http://laverne.edu/catalog/current/ba-liberal-studies
Admission Requirements
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies degree program applicants may be considered for admission if they have completed a minimum of 32 semester units of transferable college credit from a regionally accredited college or university. The 32 college credits should include the equivalent of ENG 110, College Writing A (Eng 101 at Allan Hancock College) and ENG 111, College Writing B (ENG102 or 103 at Allan Hancock College).
Contact the Allan Hancock College University Transfer Center at 922 6966 ext 3363 to make an appointment with a transfer counselor to evaluate your coursework.
Student Expectations
Students are expected to be computer literate and have Internet access. In addition, word processing, spreadsheet, and basic math skills are required for the successful completion of some courses in the curriculum
Tuition and Fees(2009-2010)
| Bachelor’s Degree Tuition | $475.00 per unit |
| Application Fee (one time) | $ 50.00 |
| Academic Service Fee | $ 20.00 per course |
| Graduation Fee | $110.00 |
| Deferred Payment Fee* | $ 50.00 |
| Late Registration Fee | $ 50.00 |
* Deferred Payment Plan
Students may pay 25% of the total charges plus fees at the time of registration and the remaining 75% of the tuition no later than 45 days after the last day of the term. There is a $50.00 fee for this service. Refer to the University of La Verne catalog for a complete listing of fees.
Financial Aid
Admission to the University is required before the financial aid application can be processed. There is funding available from the Federal Government for working adults who want to continue their education. There are a variety of financial aid programs available depending on an individual’s financial situation and income level. Students who wish to receive financial aid for their education should begin the application process at the time they apply for admission to the University of La Verne. We encourage you to apply on-line at www.ulv.edu/fao/. This will give you access to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Contact Information
For further information please contact Ana Bautista at (805) 542-9690 x318 or email at abautista@laverne.edu
SPOTLIGHT

Brian Farris
Wildland Fire Tech Student
"Without a doubt the best part about Hancock College is the relationships you build with a group of like-minded individuals, and growing with that group. I enjoy the positive training environment that is created by the cadre and their efforts to help the cadets. They make the experience inside and outside the classroom fun. I would recommend Allan Hancock College to anyone interested in networking with a wealth of cadets and cadre who know what it takes to do the job. The knowledge you can open yourself up to will put you ahead of the game during your search for a career."
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