Porterville College

Primary Address

100 East College Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257

Contact Info

(559) 791-2200

elmer.aguilar@portervillecollege.edu

Porterville College is located at the base of the scenic High Sierra Mountain Range in southeastern Tulare County. The college was established in 1927 as part of the Porterville Union High School and College District, and it has been a unit of the Kern Community College District since July 1, 1967.

Porterville College A-Z Campus Directory

Porterville College offers student support resources to benefit all student needs.

Financial Aid

Learn about financial aid options to help pay for your education.

pc_faid@portervillecollege.edu

(559) 791-2301

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Transfer Center

Preparing students to transfer to participating four-year colleges and universities.

elmer.aguilar@portervillecollege.edu

(559) 791-2200

Career Education

Providing career training courses, certificates and direct pathways to employment.

joseph.cascio@portervillecollege.edu

(559) 791-2260

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BASIC NEEDS (FOOD, HOUSING, AND TRANSPORTATION)

Get additional support to help remain focused on your education and your success. Find information on basic needs support services such as food pantries, housing, tutoring and transportation.

tiffany.haynes@portervillecollege.edu

(559) 791-2447

NextUp

Offering services and support for eligible current and former foster youth.

(559) 791-2278

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UndocuLiaisons

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VETERANS RESOURCE CENTER

Providing various types of aid, benefits and support for current servicemembers and veterans.

ewingfield@portervillecollege.edu

(559) 791-2332

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