About Allan Hancock College 

Allan Hancock College is a California public community college located in northern Santa Barbara County. The college is ranked as one of the 5 best community colleges in California and one of the top 120 community colleges in the nation.

Approximately 11,500 credit students enroll each semester at one of the college's four locations in Santa Maria, Lompoc, Santa Ynez Valley, or at Vandenberg Air Force Base. The main campus is in Santa Maria, a 105 acre park-like setting that provides students with exceptional teaching and state of the art technology.

The college offers opportunities for those who want to begin a bachelor's degree (university degree), earn an associate degree (two-year degree), prepare for a career, or upgrade skills. The college offers degrees and certificates in more than 100 areas of study. Allan Hancock College is well-known for its  its professional theatre program and for providing superior support services for its students, including counseling and tutoring.

In every sense, Allan Hancock College is a college for the community. The college puts great emphasis on the success of its students and challenges them to excel. In return, Hancock students consistently enjoy one of the best, if not the best, acceptance rates to University of California and California State University campuses, including Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and UCSB.

Allan Hancock College Mission

Allan Hancock College fosters an educational culture that values equity and diversity and engages students in an inclusive learning environment. We offer pathways that encourage our student population to achieve personal, career, and academic goals through coursework leading to skills building, certificates, associate degrees, and transfer.

Allan Hancock College

Allan Hancock College is a 2 Year, Public university located at 800 South College Drive, Santa Maria, CA. Students at Allan Hancock College can enroll in associate’s, certificate degree programs.

Allan Hancock College Military & Veteran Support Programs

Allan Hancock College offers the following veteran and military support programs: 

• Allan Hancock College has GI Bill-approved programs
• Allan Hancock College is approved for Tuition Assistance
• Allan Hancock College is not a  Yellow Ribbon school
• Allan Hancock College offers  credit for military
• Allan Hancock College awards credit for the CLEP exam
• Allan Hancock College awards credit for the DSST exam

Is Allan Hancock College a GI Bill-approved school?

Yes, Allan Hancock College is a GI Bill-approved school. However, you will need to check with the school to ensure that the GI Bill covers your preferred degree program.

Is Allan Hancock College a Yellow Ribbon school?

No, Allan Hancock College is not a Yellow Ribbon school.

However, as [common school name] is a public institution, your tuition costs should be covered by the GI Bill assuming you have full eligibility. You should check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is 100% covered.

Does Allan Hancock College offer Yellow Ribbon for master’s programs?

No, Allan Hancock College does not have Yellow Ribbon funding for its master's degree programs.

However, as Allan Hancock College is a public institution, your tuition costs may be fully covered by the GI Bill assuming you have full eligibility. You should check with the school to ensure that your preferred master's degree program is 100% covered.

Does Allan Hancock College offer a military discount or reduced tuition rates for military and veterans?

No, Allan Hancock College does not necessarily offer a military discount or reduced tuition for military and veterans. However, as a state school, its rate may not exceed the military tuition assistance cap of $250. You should verify with the university to find out if the rate is below the military tuition assistance cap of $250 per credit hour. Otherwise, you may have out-of-pocket tuition costs for which you would be responsible.

What are Allan Hancock College's military tuition rates for active military using tuition assistance funding?

Allan Hancock College has not provided its tuition rates for active military.

We recommend that you contact the school to verify that the courses you wish to pursue do not exceed the $250 rate cap for military tuition assistance.

What are Allan Hancock College's online tuition rates for active military?

Allan Hancock College has not provided its tuition rates for active military.

We recommend that you contact the school to verify that the courses you wish to pursue do not exceed the $250 rate cap for military tuition assistance.

Does Allan Hancock College offer online degree programs?

No, Allan Hancock College does not currently offer online degree programs.

Is Allan Hancock College approved for Tuition Assistance?

Yes, Allan Hancock College is approved for Tuition Assistance.

Eligible students may have up to 100% of its tuition, with zero out-of-pocket costs.

You will need to verify with the school to ensure that Tuition Assistance covers your preferred degree program.