Taking classes at Foothill College is a great way to get ahead! You can earn credit while still in high school. Students currently enrolled in high school (junior or senior) may earn up 10 units per quarter, (maximum of 6 units during summer session) *
High School Student Application Process for Juniors & Seniors
Apply for admission. Complete the Foothill College application for admission online. Print and keep the "Retain This Page" form containing your date and time to register.
Submit Permission Form. Meet with your high school counselor to discuss which courses are recommended for juniors and seniors. Get your Permission Form (PDF) signed: Permission of a parent/guardian and principal is required for high school juniors and seniors.
Take placement tests: Required for English and math classes.
Register for Classes. Register online or in person. High school students may enroll in up to 10 units during a regular quarter and up to 5 units during a summer quarter. High school students may not enroll in any course that is currently offered at their school site.
Pay Basic Fees. High school students do not pay the resident tuition of $13 per unit for enrollment fees. High school students who are considered non-residents for tuition purposes will pay the non-resident fee.* High school students only pay basic fees.
*Non-California residents may be required to pay out-of-state fees.
Important Dates
Don't miss important activities, such as the popular Day on the Hill High School Senior Conference, new student orientation and more. Visit the Outreach site for our schedule of events.
High School Outreach
We visit high schools! Contact us to find out when we will be visiting your school.
Rhonda and Maisha, outreach specialists, visit the high schools in the following school districts:
Mountain View-Los Altos High School District (Mountain View HS, Los Altos, Alta Vista)
Palo Alto Unified School District (Palo Alto HS, Gunn)
Fremont Union District (Fremont HS, Homestead, Cupertino HS, Lynbrook, Monta Vista)
Sequoia Union District (Menlo-Atherton, Woodside, Carlmont, Sequoia)
Middle College
Middle College is an alternative high school program for juniors and seniors, located at Foothill College. Visit the Middle College Web site to learn more.
