Fee-based courses

Requirements:

• Personal email (used for student email account)
• Valid mobile phone number

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• Sign in if you already have a CCCApply account.
• If not, create an account using your email or phone number.

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You will receive a Welcome email with your AHC Student ID and username.

• Example: H12345678 / Allan.Hancock

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• Text "HELP" to 805-214-4655
• Email CommunityEducation@hancockcollege.edu
• Call 805-347-7553 or 805-922-6966 ext. 3209
• Visit Building S, Santa Maria campus

New students:
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Returning students:
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Set up your password:

Go to the myHancock portal and click "New Hancock College Users" to create a password. Save your ID, username, and password.

After registering, a Hancock email will be created (e.g., allan.hancock@my.hancockcollege.edu). Check it regularly for notifications.

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• Select the term and click CONTINUE.
• Use the dropdowns, then click SEARCH.
• Save the Course Registration Number (CRN) for Step 3.

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The California College Promise Grant (CCPG) does not cover fee-based courses.

Contact Cashier Services: 805-922-6966 ext. 3270 or 3626, or visit the Cashier Services webpage for payment deadlines.

You may also pay in person at Community Education, 800 S. College Dr., Santa Maria, CA, Building S.

• Drop a class at least one day before the start date to receive a full refund
• No refunds are issued once a class has begun
• If a class is canceled, a full refund will be issued

Refund requests must be submitted through Community Education.

Students are responsible for checking their email for any course updates, cancellations, or information shared about registered courses.

Moguel Art & Sewing: Art for Entrepreneurs

Explore mixed-media art while learning how to turn your creativity into a small business.

Students will:

• Create decorative flowers using pipe cleaners
• Paint acrylic backgrounds on canvas
• Add sewing and embroidery details
• Learn how to open and market an Etsy shop

Schedule: Thursdays, 6–8 p.m.
 Dates: July 9–July 23, 2026
 Location: Room S-112

Fees:

• Enrollment: $75
• Materials: $30

CRN: 10820

Become a CA Notary Public

Get certified and ready to pass the state exam to become a Notary Public.

Students will learn:

• Notary laws and responsibilities
• Fraud detection
• Steps to start a notary career or business

Schedule: Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
 Date: June 26, 2026
 Location: Room C-33

Fees:

• Enrollment: $65
• Materials: $49 (paid to instructor)
• Exam: $40 (paid to CA Secretary of State)

CRN: 10290

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CPR Certification (Spanish)

Learn life-saving CPR skills for adults, children, and infants in a Spanish-language course.

Schedule: Saturday, 12–6 p.m.
Location: Room S-112

Available sessions:

• May 16, 2026 

Enrollment fee: $65

CRN: 42027

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Loan Signing Specialist

Learn how to expand your notary skills into the real estate industry.

Students will learn:

• Loan signing procedures
• Key documents in loan packages
• Managing client appointments
• Marketing your services

Schedule: Wednesday, 5:30–9:30 p.m.
 Date: June 24, 2026
 Location: Room C-33

Fees:

• Enrollment: $36
• Materials: $49 (paid to instructor)
• Optional exam: $35

CRN: 10289

Physical Fitness Lab

Participate in aerobic and weight training in a supervised lab setting. Prior experience recommended.

Schedule:

• Mon–Thurs: 8 a.m.–2 p.m. & 3–8 p.m.
• Fri: 9 a.m.–12 p.m.

Dates: June 8–July 29, 2026
Location: Room N-13

Enrollment fee: $46

CRN: 10139

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Swim Lab

Improve cardiovascular fitness and muscle tone through lap swimming.

Details:

• Self-paced intensity
• Orientation session required
• Student ID required

Schedule: TBA
 Dates: June 8–July 29, 2026
 Location: Pool (N-POOL)

Lab Hours:

• Mon–Thurs: 9 a.m.–2:25 p.m. & 5–7 p.m.

Fees:

• Enrollment: $46

CRN: 10140

Mediterranean Savory Pastry

Hands-on cooking workshop focused on traditional savory pastries.

Students will learn:

• How to make soft dough from scratch
• Shaping and filling techniques
• Preparing savory fillings (cheese, meat, more)

Schedule: Saturday, 12:00–6:00 p.m.
 Date: July 11, 2026
 Location: Room S-107

Fees:

• Enrollment: $50
• Materials: $10

CRN: 10833

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Vietnamese Spring Rolls

Learn to prepare fresh Vietnamese spring rolls using traditional ingredients and techniques.

Available sessions:
• May 3, 2026

Schedule: Sunday, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Location: Room S-107

Enrollment fee: $50
Materials fee: $10

CRN: 42637

Intro to Chinese Language and Culture

Learn basic Mandarin speaking, reading, and writing using Pinyin and simplified characters.

Available sessions:
• April 7–May 5, 2026 

Schedule: Tuesday, 6–7:15 p.m.
Location: Online, live

Enrollment fee: $100

CRN: 42379

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Music, Protest, and Politics

Explore how music has influenced political movements around the world.

Schedule: Monday and Wednesday, 6–7:30 p.m.
Dates: May 4–May 18, 2026
Location: Lompoc Valley Center, Room 1-202

Enrollment fee: $25

CRN: 42566

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Introduction to Beekeeping

Learn how to start and manage your own beehive in this beginner-friendly course designed for hobby beekeepers on the Central Coast.

Students learn:

• Hive setup and management
• Bee identification
• Safe removal and relocation
• Pest and disease management
• Plants that support bee health
• Legal considerations for beekeeping

The course also explores current challenges affecting honeybee populations, including colony collapse disorder.

Schedule: Saturdays, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Dates: April 11–May 2, 2026

Location: Room S-109

Enrollment fee: $84

CRN: 42630