College Without the Cost.
Get a high ROI on your education with free tuition for first-time students*.
Kickstart your college journey close to home while staying connected to friends and family. With flexible pathways to a career or transfer to a four-year university, College of the Redwoods is the smart first step toward your future goals.
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*The College Access Program at College of the Redwoods offers free tuition for two years to California residents who are first-time students** enrolled full-time (12+ units). Eligibility requires completing FAFSA or the California Dream Act Application and maintaining full-time enrollment. Non-tuition fees like health, technology, and materials are not covered. Second-year students can remain eligible if they meet specific criteria.
**If you participated in dual and/or concurrent enrollment which still in high school, you still qualify as a first-time student.