Applications (ARII)¶
Paper Application Processing¶
Before You Start¶
- Familiarize yourself with the paper application and know where all required fields are located.
- All highlighted areas are required — make sure everything is filled out completely.
- SSN is optional but required for Financial Aid.
- Email is not entered for CJ and Fire applications.
Step 1 — Name Search (Prevent Duplicates)¶
Before creating a new record, thoroughly search Colleague to ensure no existing record exists.
| Search Method | Format |
|---|---|
| Partial name + DOB | First 2 letters of Last name, first 2 letters of first name, ;bd — e.g., do, jo ;bd 11/20/18 |
| Full name | Last name, First name |
| Date of Birth | ;bd mm/dd/yy |
| SSN | 123456789 |
| Alternate ID (GLINK) | ;alt 123456789 |
| CCCID | Enter CCCID |
| Person Search | Use Colleague Person Search |
| Advanced Search | Use Alternate ID (uppercase letters) |
Step 2 — Load Application in ASUM¶
Drill into Academic Program on ASUM.
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ASUM application load screenshots are in the original Word manual.
Step 3 — NAE (Name and Address Entry)¶
Enter the following information:
- Name (LFM format)
- Address / City / State / Zip / County
- Phone
- SSN
- Sex
- Birth Date
- Ethnic / Race
- Email — use
(P)for personal
After entering demographics, drill into "Additional Info" → select BIO.
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NAE entry screenshot is in the original Word manual.
Step 4 — BIO (Biographic Information)¶
- Select Y or N for Directory (question 11).
- Detail into Citizen.
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BIO entry screenshot is in the original Word manual.
Step 5 — FINF (Foreign Person Information)¶
Corresponds to question #12 on the application:
| Field | Options |
|---|---|
| Alien Status | N = Not an Alien (U.S. Citizen) / Y = Alien (Perm. Res or other) |
| Reg # | Enter Alien number (A#) for Permanent Resident Card holders |
| Citizenship Country | US for United States, or ... to select from list |
| Immigration Status | Enter code from question #12: 1 = US Citizen, 2 = Permanent Resident |
Info
For Permanent Residents: get a copy of the green card and scan it with the application. The citizenship country is on the Green Card.
For students changing status from F-1 to Permanent Resident/US Citizen: require a new application with International Student Office clearance plus proof of green card/citizenship certificate.
Single save all the way back to the ASUM screen.
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FINF entry screenshots are in the original Word manual.
Step 6 — SHAP (Short Application Entry)¶
Drill into Academic Program on ASUM → SHAP.
Input questions 13–20 from the application.
Admit Status (Question #15)¶
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| First Time Student | Never attended college |
| First-Time Transfer | Attended another college; first time at SAC/SCC |
| Returning Student | Skipped 2 or more semesters at SAC/SCC |
| Continuing Student | Currently enrolled |
| K-12 | Junior High or High School students (CAP, MCHS, or DUAL) |
Residency Status (Questions #21–22)¶
Use residency training guidelines and the Residency Overview.
| Status | Who |
|---|---|
| AB540 (Resident) | Fill out AB540 Application |
| Exception (Resident) | Military — see Residency Overview pp. 21–22 |
| Foreign Country Resident | F-1 International Students / Undocumented Students |
| Out of State Resident | No CA residence for more than one year preceding determination date (Ed. Code § 68018) — Question #22 is Yes |
| California Resident | Physically present in CA more than one year + one day and demonstrates intent to make CA permanent home (Ed. Code §§ 68017, 68062) |
Permanent Resident Green Card Holders
Require students to prove residency if the green card issued date and arrival date are less than 2 years apart.
Student Type (Question #19)¶
| Code | Who |
|---|---|
CAPL |
K-8 (pays all fees) |
CAPU |
9–12 (no tuition fee but pays health fee and misc.) |
CUNRW |
Entered in STPE for Non-Resident CAP — exempts from out-of-state fees |
MCHS |
Middle College High School (no fees) |
DUALU |
Dual High School student (no fees) |
RGLR |
Everyone else |
HSA — High Schools Attended¶
Enter years attended and graduation type.
Save all the way out.
Step 7 — CCCID (DADD)¶
Important
If there is a CCCID# listed at the top of the application, enter it in the DADD screen under Alternate ID with type CCID.
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DADD CCID entry screenshot is in the original Word manual.
Step 8 — Code the Paper Application¶
Fill out all fields at the top of the application under "Office Use Only":
- Colleague ID
- Staff Initials
- Date
- Residency Status
- Student Type
Step 9 — Scan to Laserfiche¶
Make sure the application and any other documents (green card, etc.) are scanned to Laserfiche.
Fraud¶
If a student reaches out to push through their application:
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Have them submit:
- A photo of a photo ID
- A selfie holding their photo ID next to their face
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If it looks legitimate:
- Find the student's application confirmation number in the Report Repository.
- Mark as valid in CCCApply Administrator.
- Go to XSGRT in Colleague → enter the confirmation number → enter
Y→ Save All to push into the next processing batch.
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If it looks fake:
- Stop communication.
- Save a copy of the student's application and documentation to:
M Drive > Potential Fraud Applications > Last Name, First Name NO ID Term
Duplicate ID Merge Requests¶
Determining the Good ID¶
Priority order:
- Financial Aid Record — If one ID has an active or historical Financial Aid record, that is the Good ID.
- Record Activity — If neither has Financial Aid, select the ID with the most activity (transcripts, registration history, forms processed, etc.).
- Current Enrollment — If both are similar, select the ID associated with current course registrations.
For Specialists¶
- Submit via email to Jay, Roxana, or Thien.
- Include: Student ID numbers for both accounts.
If Request Comes from a Student¶
- Ask for a photo ID to confirm identity.
- Forward the request and ID to Jay, Roxana, or Thien.
After receiving the request, Jay, Roxana, or Thien will route the merge to the appropriate departments.