Whether you just finished High School or have been working for a while and want to go back to college, Peralta Community Colleges can be a great option for your future. This group of 2-year colleges in California offer a wide variety of tuition options: from in-site to distance learning or online education, students of all ages and paths of life are welcome here to pursue a wide variety of technical and professional careers, like mechanics, nursing, arts, horticulture and many more –a full list of programs is available from this site.
If you are concerned about paying for your studies, take a look at the section on financial aid to explore your options. If you are planning to go to the US to study, or you live in the US and want to study abroad, don’t miss the international students’ area to find information on what you should take into account when enrolling, or find Spanish, Chinese, German and French versions of the site, and learn about Peralta’s international programs. Want to visit the colleges before enrolling? Take a look at the driving directions and maps to find your way around, or learn about orientation workshops to get specific information on your educational future. 
