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Welcome to Fee-Based!

Requirements:

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

Click below to apply:

Noncredit CCCApply Application

CCCApply Process Support PDF

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

*You will receive a confirmation email after submission.

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

  • Example: H12345678 / Allan.Hancock

Need help? Contact us:

New students:
myHancock Portal

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.

Search for courses:

Class Search

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

Log in to myHancock to verify your registration date.

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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.

Winter 2026 Course Offerings

Career Training

CSPD 8091 – Financial Literacy  

  • In this course, students will learn tools and methods to gain financial control. Covering topics such as how to build a budget, basic tax saving strategies, increase your credit score, retirement planning, etc. to prepare for a successful financial future. 
CRN Meeting Time Location Date Weeks Cost
30133  M, 05:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.  Santa Maria Campus C-30 12/15-12/15  1

$30 – Enrollment  

CSPD 8093 – Start Planning Your Retirement 

  • Start Planning Now For A Financially Comfortable Retirement
CRN Meeting Time Location Date Weeks Cost
30134  M, 05:30p.m. – 7:30p.m.  Santa Maria Campus C-30 12/29-01/05  2

$60 - Enrollment 

CSPD 8098 – Financial Empowerment  

  • This Financial Empowerment Class will provide you with the knowledge and skills to make more intelligent financial decisions while you learn to start tracking your growing financial net worth.
CRN Meeting Time Location Date Weeks Cost
30143  M, 05:30p.m. – 7:30p.m.  Santa Maria Campus C-30 12/22-12/22  1

$30 - Enrollment 

Spring 2026 Course Offerings

ART

CSAR 8009 – Mogul Art and Sewing Art for Entrepreneurs 

  • In this 8-week hands-on workshop, students will explore the world of mixed-media art by creating decorative flowers from colorful pipe cleaners, painting vibrant acrylic backgrounds on canvas, and adding unique sewing and embroidery details. The course also guides students through opening and marketing their own Etsy shop, helping them showcase and sell their creations while gaining real-world small business skills. 
CRN Meeting Time Location Date Weeks Cost
42025  M 06:00p.m. - 08:00p.m.  TBA  03/23-05/18 9

$75 – Enrollment 

 

$20.00- Materials 

Career Training

CSCT 8005 - Become a CA Notary Public 

  • This class provides new or previously commissioned Notary Publics with the education and skills to pass the state proctored examination, detect fraud, and be successful in a new career. There is a growing need for notaries in expanding financial, real estate, business, and law professions. For new applicants and notaries who need to renew their commissions, this class meets the 6-hour requirement mandated by law. Bring a driver's license or photo ID card and #2 pencils. 
CRN Meeting Time Location Date Weeks Cost
41581  F 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.  Santa Maria Campus C-33  02/06-02/06  1 

$65 - Enrollment  

$49 - materials 

$40 - exam 

(Materials fee and exam fee collected by instructor.) 

CSCT 8006 - Loan Signing Specialist 

  • This course prepares notaries to become loan document signing specialists. Students learn duties and responsibilities, loan package documents, appointment management with buyers, and marketing their business. 
CRN Meeting Time Location Date Weeks Cost
41582  R 5-9 p.m.  Santa Maria Campus C-10   02/05-02/05  1 

$36 - enrollment 

$49 - materials 

$35 - exam 

(Materials fee and exam fee collected by instructor.) 

CSCT 8081 - CPR Certification in Spanish 

  • Learn life-saving CPR skills in Spanish. This course covers the basics of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for adults, children, and infants. Taught entirely in Spanish, participants will gain the confidence and knowledge to respond effectively in an emergency. 
CRN Meeting Time Location Date Weeks Cost
42026  S 12:00pm – 06:00pm  S-112    02/28-02/28 1 

$65 - Enrollment 
42027  S 12:00pm – 06:00pm  S-112    05/16-05/16  1

$65 - Enrollment 

Fitness

CSFT 8000 - Physical Fitness Lab

  • This aerobic and weight training class is offered in a lab setting. Recommended for those with prior experience. One orientation session required. Student ID required; visit bldg. S if needed.
CRN Meeting Time Location Date Weeks Cost
40864 TBA N-13 01/20-05/13  16 $46 - Enrollment 

CSFT 8005 - Swim Lab

  • This class provides cardiovascular and muscle toning through swimming laps at varied intensities. One orientation session required. Student ID required; visit bldg. S if needed.
CRN Meeting Time Location Date Weeks Cost
40865 TBA N-POOL 01/20-05/13  16 $46 - Enrollment 

CSFT 8019 - Pilates

  • Pilates strengthens the core, improves flexibility, posture, agility, and coordination. Suitable for all fitness levels. Bring towel, yoga mat, and water.
CRN Meeting Time Location Date Weeks Cost
41837  F 11:45 a.m. - 12:35 p.m.  F-134  01/20-05/13  16 $80 - Enrollment

Home Economics 

CSHE 8001 - Fabulous Tea Parties

  • Learn to bake an entire high tea for four people! This weekend course will teach you everything you need to know to make a genuine British high tea experience to enjoy Sunday evening with your friends or family. Learn how to make a classic high tea including: a quiche, two sets of sandwiches, three types of cakes or cookies as well as British-style fruit scones, which you'll be able to enjoy with fresh cream and fruit jam. All guidance, recipes and ingredients will be provided. 
CRN Meeting Time Location Date Weeks Cost
41179  S 10a.m. - 4p.m. S-107  03/28-03/29  1

$85 – Enrollment fee 

$34 – Material fee 
and U 10a.m. - 3p.m. S-107  03/28-03/29   

 

Foreign Language

CSPD 8014 – Intro Chinese Language/Culture

  • Introductory course to speak, read, and type basic Mandarin. Emphasizes Pinyin Romanization and recognition of simplified Chinese characters.
CRN Meeting Time Location Date Weeks Cost
41843  M 6-7 p.m.  ONLINE - LIVE 03/24-04/21  5  $100 - Enrollment

Personal Development 

CSPD 8009 – Music, Protest, and Politics 

  • This course will examine the interaction between music, protests, and how they have combined to impact political changes worldwide. Emphasis will be 20th and 21st centuries. 
CRN Meeting Time Location Date Weeks Cost
TBA  TBA  TBA  3/23-5/18  8  $25 - Enrollment 

CSPD 8091 – Financial Literacy 

  • In this course, students will learn tools and methods to gain financial control. Covering topics such as how to build a budget, basic tax saving strategies, increase your credit score, retirement planning, etc. to prepare for a successful financial future. 
CRN Meeting Time Location Date Weeks Cost
41844  M 05:30p.m. - 7p.m.  Santa Maria Campus, C36  03/23-04/06  3  $67 - Enrollment

CSPD 8093 – Start Planning for your Retirement 

  • Start Planning Now For A Financially Comfortable Retirement .
CRN Meeting Time Location Date Weeks Cost
41845  M 05:30p.m. - 7p.m.  Santa Maria Campus, C36  04/13-04/27  3  $67 - Enrollment

CSPD 8098 – Financial Empowerment  

  • This Financial Empowerment Class will provide you with the knowledge and skills to make more intelligent financial decisions while you learn to start tracking your growing financial net worth. 
CRN Meeting Time Location Date Weeks Cost
42028  M 05:30p.m. - 7p.m.  Santa Maria Campus, C36  05/04-05/11  2 $67 - Enrollment