Institutional Information
In addition to financial aid information, schools must provide disclosures about the institution's cost of education, academic programs, and the facilities, faculty, and staff of those programs, including facilities and services for students with disabilities. These disclosures must also include accreditation, licensure, and other institutional data such as graduation and retention rates, employment statistics, and equity data. The following provides these disclosures.
Student Right to Know
You can view Porterville College's Right to Know page for completion and transfer rate information.
Institutional Cost
- Tuition and Cost of Attendance based on the California Student Aid Commission's (CSAC) budget categories and calculations
- Cost Comparison
- Net Price Calculator will help you estimate the cost of attending Porterville College. Once you click on the link, scroll down then click on Community Colleges, then click on Porterville College in the list.
Student Body Diversity and Equity
- College Navigator Profile
- Student Demographic Profile
- Student Equity Plan
- Demographics of Pell Grant Recipients
Enrollment and Academic Policies and Procedures
- How Students Can Enroll
- Outreach & School Relations for Prospective Students
- Important Dates
- Drop for Non-Payment Policy
- Requirements for Withdrawal
- Process for Filing Complaints
- Textbook and Course Material Information
Student Life and Services
- Student Life - Activities
- Standards of Student Conduct
- Computer Use and Peer-to-Peer File Sharing Policies*
- Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS)
- Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOP&S)
- Veterans Services
- Constitution Day
Health and Safety
- Campus Security Policy/Crime Statistics
- Drug and Alcohol Prevention/Policy for Students and Employees
- Effects of Alcohol on Physical Health
- Health Services
Voter Registration
Porterville College encourages eligible students to register to vote. Students may access the California Voter Registration website (https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voter-registration/).
The Office of Student Life also organizes voter registration events periodically. Additionally, voter registration cards may be available at the Office of Financial Aid.
The following resources are for students who wish to register to vote via website:
Copyright Infringement Illegal Distribution of Copyrighted Materials
PC supports the Higher Education Opportunity Act and Digital Millennium Copyright Act, including efforts to eliminate the illegal distribution of copyrighted material. PC policy developed through the district provides guidelines to students, faculty, and staff to assist in compliance with federal copyright laws.
*Disclosure to Students Regarding Illegal Peer-to-Peer File Sharing, PC's Policy Regarding Infringement, and the Civil and Criminal Penalties for Violation of Federal Copyright Laws
Porterville College, as stated in its District's Terms of Use, complies with the provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). The District's policy states that "Copying, distributing (either free or for monetary gain), or receiving copyrighted software or electronic information without paying the specified royalty (U.S. copyright laws) are prohibited." In addition, the policy states that "Sanctions for violation of the District/College Computing and Network Use Policies or Procedures may be imposed. Sanctions may range from a warning to restriction of use, to disciplinary action, and/or legal action."
The Board's policy prohibits actions such as copyright infringement as described in Section 7E2 Fairness and Honesty of its policy manual. Management, faculty, and classified employees who break the District's policy can be subject to reduction in pay, demotion, suspension, or termination as stated in their employment contracts as published in the confidential/management staff contract Section AP6J pp. 84-87, classified staff contract Article 13 pp. 63-69, and the faculty contract Article 4 pp. 14-16. The faculty's disciplinary process is guided by the agreement between the Kern Community College District (KCCD) and the Kern Community College District Community College Association/California Teachers Association/National Education Association (KCCD/CCA/CTA/NEA) as detailed in the linked faculty contract.
Civil and Criminal Penalties for Violation of Federal Copyright Laws
Copyright infringement is the act of exercising, without permission or legal authority, one or more of the exclusive rights granted to the copyright owner under section 106 of the Copyright Act (Title 17 of the United States Code). These rights include the right to reproduce or distribute a copyrighted work. In the file-sharing context, downloading or uploading substantial parts of a copyrighted work without authority constitutes an infringement.
Penalties for copyright infringement include civil and criminal penalties. In general, anyone found liable for civil copyright infringement may be ordered to pay either actual damages or “statutory” damages affixed at not less than $750 and not more than $30,000 per work infringed. For “willful” infringement, a court may award up to $150,000 per work infringed. A court can, in its discretion, also assess costs and attorneys' fees. For details, see Title 17, United States Code, Sections 504, 505.Willful copyright infringement can also result in criminal penalties, including imprisonment of up to five years and fines of up to $250,000 per offense. For more information, please see the website of the U.S. Copyright Office.
Student Right to Know Data
Number of students, by race and gender
Contact Financial Aid
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Phone: (559) 791-2301 | Fax: (661) 395-4688 | Email: pc_faid@portervillecollege.edu
Address:
Porterville College
Office of Financial Aid
100 East College Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
