1. Complete the LBCC Application for Admission

• Online at: www.lbcc.edu
• Receive an LBCC Student ID number

2. Apply for Financial Aid 

• Complete the free online application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) *
  or
• Complete the BOG Fee Waiver Application on the Financial Aid website.
• You may also print and use the PDF BOG Fee Waiver form.

* In order to be eligible to receive maximum EOPS services, students will need to complete the FAFSA.

3. Take the Assessment test

• Go to http://matric.lbcc.edu/signup.cfm or call the Assessment and Orientation Office at (562) 938-4670 Liberal Arts Campus / (562) 938-3920 Pacific Coast Campus to find out about the Assessment and Orientation schedule and how to sign up.

4. Complete the EOPS Application
Once Financial Aid has determined you are income eligible you will be invited to apply. A student will be considered for EOPS if the following criteria are met:

• Be a California resident
• Have completed less than 57 units (remedial coursework not included)
• Enrolled in 12 units (limited exemptions)
• Deemed educationally disadvantaged (determined by factors on the EOPS application such as being a first generation college student)
• Once eligible for EOPS, you will be invited to attend an EOPS New Student Orientation