CCCStart Quick Start Guide and FAQs
What is CCCStart?
CCCStart is where you begin your journey at a California Community College. It guides you through providing your information and completing the steps needed to apply to your college.
Start your 2026-2027 application at https://cccstart.cas.myliaison.com/.
Si tiene alguna pregunta, puede comunicarse con nuestro equipo de soporte en vivo por correo electrónico a support@cccstart.myliaison.com o por teléfono al 877-247-4836, ext. 6. TTY: 844-488-9726. Contamos con representantes que hablan español disponibles de lunes a viernes, de 6 AM a 10 PM, hora del Pacífico. También puede acceder a nuestro chatbot en español las 24 horas del día.
What are my next steps?
To help make the application process as simple and seamless as possible, follow the steps below to create and submit your CCCStart application.
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Research programs you wish to apply to. |
Visit your colleges' websites to learn more about their programs. |
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Create an OpenCCC account. |
You'll start your journey in OpenCCC, where you create a California Community College account and get a CCCID, which stays with you throughout your educational journey. You can access OpenCCC from the Apply link on your program's website. |
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Verify your OpenCCC account through CA DMV Wallet or ID.me. |
You can verify your account using a driver's license or an alternate method. We recommend you do this now, as it can alleviate potential issues for your programs as they review your submitted application. |
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Start your CCCStart application. |
You'll be automatically redirected from OpenCCC to CCCStart. Some of your application information will be prefilled for you, like contact information. Note that you can only apply to one program per college district per term. |
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Be sure to complete the My Journey section accurately; the questions you answer here affect the questions you see in the rest of the CCCStart application. |
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Download a copy of your CCCStart application for your records. |
While you can always access your CCCStart application, it's a good idea to keep an extra copy saved for your records. |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
| OpenCCC Common Questions | CCCStart Common Questions |
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How do I create an OpenCCC account?Navigate to https://cccstart.cas.myliaison.com/, where you can enter an email or phone number to start your account journey. Visit OpenCCC's FAQs for more guidance. I'm having trouble logging in to OpenCCC. What should I do?You can try resetting your password or using a different browser. Visit OpenCCC's FAQs for more guidance. I already have an OpenCCC account. Do I need a new one?No, you only need one OpenCCC account. If you don't remember your account information, click Recover Account on the sign-in page. Visit OpenCCC's FAQs for more guidance. |
What is My Journey?The My Journey section helps customize your application to ask for only information your programs need. Your answers here will affect what questions and sections of the CCCStart application appear for you. How do I remove a program?Your application must always have at least one program selected. To remove a program, click the checkmark next to the program name on the Add Program page or from the My Programs page, click the three dots next to the program, and select Remove Program. How do I know my application was submitted successfully?After you submit your application, you'll get a confirmation message. You can also check your programs' statuses on the My Programs page. Can I change my information after I submit?You can only make limited changes after you submit your CCCStart application, such as updating account information or adding new colleges. See Updating Your CCCStart Application for more guidance. I submitted my application to the wrong program. What do I do?If you would like your application to be considered for a different program, contact the school to determine if they can change your program. After I submit my application, what happens next?Your schools will reach out to you directly to update you about the next steps and enrollment. |