Resources
HEPP Book Voucher
HEPP is a last dollar program and all fin aid, scholarship, and grant monies must be applied for your book needs first. If you have additional book needs that have not been covered after exhausting other aid opportunities, please visit the Fin Aid Office or call 661-763-7762 for assistance utilizing your HEPP Book Voucher.
The Financial Aid Office oversees all book vouchers, including the HEPP Book Voucher.
Tutoring
HEPP provides above and beyond tutoring to students in several subjects including Physics and Calculus.
Tutoring services are available in the library.
Additional tutoring is also available in other subjects (i.e. English) for all students.
To learn more about tutoring, visit the Learning Center Website.
Learning Center | Taft College
Counseling and Mentoring
Have a concern or a question with your classes? Need a resource or listening hear? We are here for you! Please let us know how we can help you succeed. Link to the Taft College Counseling Center.
Major/Career Resources
Explore the links below to help you better understand the world of engineering and all the disciplines from which you can choose.
How to Choose a Major
How to Choose a Major in 2025 - Tips, Tactics, and Examples | Novoresume
Explore Engineering
Engineering – What Can I Do With This Major
Engineer Jobs: 30 Types of Engineering Careers with Salary and Job Outlook - Educating
Engineers
College Board-Big Future
Home – BigFuture | College Board
Explore Career Possibilities – BigFuture | College Board
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Home : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
O*NET
Get My Future
CareerOneStop GetMyFuture Portal
Explore Careers | GetMyFuture | CareerOneStop
My Majors
What Should I Major in? Create your college and career plan
My Next Move
EUREKA
Information for Job Seekers, Students and Parents | EUREKA.org
Site ID for Students Accounts: WLBSUDW
Transfer Resources
Most engineering students transfer on to obtain a bachelor’s degree. Below, please find a few links to explore as you learn about transfer options, required core courses, and competitiveness.
Search for Engineering Schools
Undergraduate College Database :: Browse by Major
The Online Guide to Engineering Schools / Colleges Homepage
Schools Search Engineering
2025 Best Online Engineering Degrees
Engineer Jobs: 30 Types of Engineering Careers with Salary and Job Outlook - Educating
Engineers
Engineering Degrees And Careers
Explore Majors and Articulation Information with CSU and UC
Explore California Colleges
CSU
Explore CSU Campuses & Majors | CSU
One Application. Every Opportunity. | CSU
Application Dates & Deadlines | CSU
| Term | Application submission period beginning |
| Fall | October 1 |
| Winter | June 1 |
| Spring | August 1 |
| Summer | February 1 |
UC
UC Transfer Admission Planner - UC TAP | UC Admissions
Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) | UC Admissions
Blue and Gold | UC Admissions
How to apply | UC Admissions (Apply in Nov for fall term)
Dates & deadlines | UC Admissions
Independent/Private California Colleges
Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities
Online Colleges
Engineering Degrees And Careers
Transfer Data
Institutional Research & Analyses | CSU
Transfers by major | University of California