Gavilan College

Gavilan College in Gilroy, California, is a community college that offers educational and career opportunities to residents of the central California region. Gavilan’s numerous financial aid and tuition assistance programs make getting an education as affordable as possible. Gavilan’s academic associate’s degrees are designed for four-year transfer. Associate’s degree majors include: * Engineering * Media Arts * Music * Psychology Gavilan also offers career-oriented certifications, which prepare students to work in such professions as: * Aviation Maintenance Technology * Computer Science and Information * Cosmetology * Nursing Additional programs include distance education options and continuing education classes. Gavilan’s student services are comprehensive and include: * Career counseling * Disability services * Puente * Tutoring * Writing assistance Gavilan also participates in the TRIO program, which gives disadvantaged students the extra support they need to get an education. Additional services include comprehensive financial aid programs. Gavilan offers tuition waivers to qualifying, low-income students and awards loans and grants to students who qualify. Gavilan offers numerous scholarships, as well. Criteria for scholarships include academic performance, intended major or cultural background. Admission is open to anyone with a high school diploma or GED. New students must submit transcripts or GED scores and take a placement exam.

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