The Plumas Pipeline was created to assist Plumas County residents to afford an education at Feather River College. No time is too early or late to begin the Plumas Pipeline and the best place to start is with contacting an advisor with any questions. The Plumas Pipeline was designed for Plumas County students who are first-time, full-time, or returning students who have not yet completed a degree. Students are offered the ability to begin while in high school to take full advantage of free tuition. College students are eligible to have tuition and fees covered for two years after completing high school, as long as they maintain all eligibility criteria. Here are some key details about the program: 

• The Pipeline can begin in high school through co- or dual-enrollment
• It offers the ability for Plumas County students to get free community college through a variety of scholarships, grants, and programs
• Our goal is that Plumas County students obtain an associate’s degree with little to no out of pocket cost

Most Plumas County residents qualify for the Plumas Pipeline program at Feather River College. We recommend starting early in high school, if possible, through co- and dual-enrollment opportunities. If you have already finished high school, get in touch with a FRC Advisor to learn where to begin. Here is the quick breakdown of who qualifies:

• Plumas County students who are attending a Plumas County high school
• Residents of Plumas County attending community college for the first time
• Are full-time or returning full-time students*
• Students enrolled in qualifying collegiate courses through FRC while in high school
• Student must complete a FAFSA or CADAA application and complete all student requirements
• Student must be CCPG or Promise Scholarship Eligible 
• Student must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

If you are in high school, the time is right now to start thinking about beginning you educational journey at FRC. Talk to your parents and high school counselor to decide if co-enrollment is right for you and which class(es) you’d like to take.

If you have questions about classes, schedules, or how all this works, no problem. Schedule an appointment with an FRC advisor and let's get you on the right track!

As long as you are a first-time or returning student, and you enroll full time (12+ units), you qualify. 

If you have questions about classes, schedules, or how all this works, no problem. Schedule an appointment with an FRC advisor and let's get you on the right track!

Tuition costs and ancillary fees. The FRC Foundation will cover remaining fees at the end of the semester for students who do not qualify for other aid or programs.

9th Grade (not currently the case at Plumas Charter, but within PUSD)
 Dual enrollment – College 100 (3 unit Gen. Ed. course)

9th – 12th Grade
Co-enrollment – students may take up to 11 units per term through FRC. Enrollment fees are covered although Students may be responsible for associated fees.

11th – 12th Grade

Attend the college and career fair

12th Grade
Join the FRC Financial Aid Staff for a Cash for College workshop! FRC staff will meet with students and their families beyond this evening workshop to help them file their FAFSA as early as possible to maximize aid eligibility!

12th Grade
Attend the “Home Field Advantage” priority registration event to sign up for fall classes before the big rush!
Students who register at Home Field Advantage or by the end of April, will receive the “early commitment incentives” including a voucher (awarded in August) to be used at the bookstore or on campus cafeteria.

Summer After 12th Grade
Plumas County students are guaranteed acceptance to FRC’s FREE Summer Bridge Program! Summer Bridge is a half-day, 2-week program to help students transition from high school to college through study skills, English and math refresher, fun activities and free lunch daily!

First Year of College
Meet with an Advisor to develop a Student Education Plan. All Plumas students will have the opportunity to complete college-level English and math within their first year.

Second Year of College
Advisors will ensure that students are on track to graduate and enter the workforce or transfer to a 4-year college.

The Plumas Pipeline ensures that full time students from Plumas County do not have to pay out of pockets costs for tuition!

Click here to download the Plumas Pipeline poster for print!