Carrington College California - Online
Education on Your TermsStudy from your home or office — or Internet café — 24/7. Work with your classmates on group projects online. E-mail your instructor and other students right from the Carrington College™ California online classroom. The only thing you could miss with distance learning is the traffic; and who misses that? Whatever you need, it's online — the course syllabus, class assignments, instructor presentations, Carrington College™ California's online library and virtual bookstore, and more. Distance learning students have access to student support services too — from academic advising to financial aid for those who qualify. A Greener Way to LearnYou may have never considered the impact of attending school on the environment. You might be amazed to know that attending class just three times a week at a traditional college, for a typical 18 month degree program would contribute over 5 tons of harmful C02 into the atmosphere. Given that staggering statistic, online education is not only good for your career, it's good for the environment too! Invest in Your FutureAdvancing your career is more affordable than you may think. There are many options to consider when deciding how to invest in college. That's where our staff can help. Once you have decided on a course of study, our skilled financial aid representatives will work with you to identify the various grants, loans and other financing options that you may qualify for, and will assist you through every step of the application process. Carrington College™ California is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Therefore, our students who are eligible for financial aid can apply for all of the same federal grants and loans that they would qualify for if they applied to any major university. |
Program Listings:
Healthcare
Liberal Arts
Technology
Accreditation
Carrington College™ California is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACCJC/WASC), 10 Commercial Blvd., Suite 204, Novato, CA 94949, (415) 506-0234. WASC is an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education.
School Facts
Institutional Accrediting Agency
Agency that determines the quality of education and training for an institution of higher education.
Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
Address
Physical location of institution's main/corporate office or headquarters.
7801 Folsom Blvd.
Sacramento CA 95826
Calendar Type
When you can enroll in/take classes.
Open Enrollment
Credit-earning Options
Does the school accept transfer credits or other approved credits?
Credit earned at another accredited college or postsecondary school may be evaluated to qualify as a transfer credit if a grade of "C" or better was earned
and the course work was completed within the past ten years. Up to 30 credits may be accepted.
Delivery Format
Is learning completed entirely online, and are there any special teaching methods?
Format is online using state-of the-art technology. eCollege platform with multi-media delivery.
Technical Requirements
Required hardware/software that you'll need in order to run the course software.
Sufficient technology and Internet access is required to complete course work. This includes Windows XP/Vista or Mac OS10, and Microsoft Office. Course work is to be submitted in .doc or .docx file formats.
Geographic Restrictions
Can you take the programs anywhere?
US residents only
Scholarships Offered
Does the institution offer any direct grants or scholarships?
Various scholarships are offered for high school seniors and other qualified applicants. Detailed information about these scholarships is available through the financial aid office.
Loans Offered
The types of loans can you make use of to help fund your education.
Loans may be available for qualifying students. Applicants may apply by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) FAFSA code #009748.



