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Any apprentice, as defined in Labor Code Section 3077, or any other person who is over 18 years of age who, in the judgment of the Dean of Enrollment Services, is capable of profiting from the instruction offered at the College may also be admitted. A student under the age of 18 who has completed highschool from a U.S. regionally accredited or foreign highschool or who possesses a GED or a California High School Certificate of Proficiency or the equivalent, may be admitted as regular students, but must submit official proof of completion to Admissions & Records in order to remove the “Under 18” years of age hold from the student’s record. SMC will not accept the CHSPE, HiSET, TASC, or GED diploma without the score report.  \nStudents who have completed 8th grade and are at least 13 years of age or who are currently attending high school may be admitted to Santa Monica College as part of the High School Concurrent Enrollment program and receive credit for SMC courses. Students may only attend on a less than full-time basis. For further information, refer to [smc.edu/hsce](smc.edu/hsce or visit)[ or visit](smc.edu/hsce or visit) the Admissions Office.  \nEach student applying for admission or enrollment is classified as a “resident” or a “nonresident” for purposes of admission and/or tuition. Please see the Residency information below for important details regarding California residency requirements and how they apply to students attending Santa Monica College.  \nADMISSION ELIGIBILITY FOR NONCREDIT PROGRAMS  \nStudents eligible for admission to noncredit programs must be 18 years of age or older or must possess a highschool diploma from a U.S. regionally accredited or foreign high school, a GED, California High School Certificate of Proficiency, or the equivalent (see above) . A student seeking to enroll exclusively in noncredit courses, such as career development and college preparation courses, may be admitted to SMC once a noncredit application is completed. These students are not subject to the residency determination requirements of students enrolling in credit programs/ courses. Students with F-1/F-2 status may not be admitted to noncredit programs. Students residing outside California are ineligible for enrollment in noncredit programs.  \nADMISSION OF F-1 AND F-2 STATUS STUDENTS Applications will be accepted from those who wish to enter Santa Monica College with an F-1 or F-2 status. F-1 and F-2 students will be admitted for all terms. F-1 students are required to enroll in credit programs of 12 or more units in the fall and spring semesters. F-1 students admitted for  \nwinter or summer sessions must enroll in 4 or more units their first term. F-2 students are limited to enrolling on a less than full-time basis. Neither F-1 nor F-2 students may enroll in noncredit courses.  \nResidency   \nThe following is a summary of Santa Monica College’s residency rules and their exceptions. Students who need more detailed information should visit the Residency webpage (go to [smc.edu/residency](smc.edu/residency)), see the College Policies section of the Schedule of Classes, or contact a residence specialist in Admissions & Records.  \nRESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS  \nTo establish residency, a student needs to meet the three conditions below, subject to verification by submitting required proof as noted in the “Acceptable Proofs of California Residence","cbCaipFSU0pYD2Bd","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipFSU0pYD2Bd","pdf",932699,15,"English","# Admission and Attendance Information\n## Admission and Attendance Information\n### Eligibility\n#### Admission Eligibility for Credit Programs\n#### Admission Eligibility for Noncredit Programs\n#### Admission of F-1 and F-2 Status Students\n### Residency\n#### Residency Requirements\n#### Residency Provisions","[{\"question\":\"What are the eligibility requirements for credit program admission at Santa Monica College?\",\"answer\":\"Students eligible for regular admission must be at least 18 or meet approved credential/assessment pathways such as a U.S. high school diploma, GED, CHSPE, or equivalent score reports. Students under 18 who completed high school or meet equivalent requirements may be admitted as regular students but must submit official proof to remove the under-18 hold.\"},{\"question\":\"Are CHSPE, HiSET, TASC, or GED accepted without additional documentation?\",\"answer\":\"No. SMC will not accept CHSPE, HiSET, TASC, or GED diploma without the corresponding score report.\"},{\"question\":\"What conditions must be met to establish California residency for tuition purposes?\",\"answer\":\"Students must satisfy three conditions subject to proof: eligible legal status permitting domicile, one year plus one day of physical presence in California, and evidence of intent to establish California as a permanent home. The student bears the burden of proof for legal status, physical presence, and intent.\"}]","Santa Monica College Catalog 2022 - 2023 - Admission and Attendance Information | PDF",38]