Foothill College
Los Altos Hills
About Foothill College
Foothill College is an innovative community college in Los Altos Hills, California. Founded on January 15, 1957, a college with a national reputation for academic excellence and innovation, and a family of talented faculty and staff who cares deeply about your success.
Believing a well-educated population is essential to sustaining and enhancing a democratic society, Foothill College offers programs and services that empower students to achieve their goals as members of the workforce, as future students, and as global citizens. We work to obtain equity in the achievement of student outcomes for all California student populations and are guided by our core values of honesty, integrity, trust, openness, transparency, forgiveness, and sustainability. Foothill College offers associate degrees and certificates in multiple disciplines and a baccalaureate degree in dental hygiene.
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Like most community colleges, Foothill does not have housing on campus; however, the International Programs Office offers resources and assistance to help you find comfortable housing options.
Homestay Housing
Homestays are a housing option available to international students at Foothill College. If you have never lived abroad or in the United States, or you are under 18 years old, we strongly recommend that you consider living in homestay housing for at least the first 3 months. Homestay can be prearranged before your arrival in the United States.
What is a Homestay?
Homestay housing offers a safe living environment with a local American host family. A homestay provides:
- A furnished private room
- Option of two home-cooked meals per day or access to a kitchen
- An opportunity to experience American culture and to improve English skills
Apartments
One of the most popular housing options at Foothill College is local apartments or single-family homes. Many students also choose to live with roommates in apartments or houses to reduce housing costs. Generally, housing costs in the Bay Area are more expensive than other parts of the country but are similar in cost to many large cities in the United States and around the world.
How to Find an Apartment
Here are some suggestions for finding an apartment:
- Join our closed “Foothill International Students” Facebook page where you can communicate with current or other new students who are looking for roommatesOrientation is also a good time to meet other students who are looking to share housingConsult housing Web sites, local newspapers, and magazines. Please note that if you find a rental on a website we recommend that you visit the complex in person before signing a lease and do not pay a deposit by money order or wire transfer.
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Admissions Requirements
The following requirements must be fulfilled to get admitted to Foothill College.
- International students are considered on a case-by-case basis. There can be some additional requirements, depending on the program you are applying to.
- Students are required to submit their original transcripts from their last attended academic institutions. If they are not in English, then submit the translated copies of the same along with the originals.
- Financial support statement (original bank statement and sponsor letter).
- Passport identification page with machine readable code visible
- Applicants must be 18 years old at the time of the beginning of the course.
- You need to submit your English language proficiency test scores if you are coming from a non-English speaking country.
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Learning is affordable
Due to the college's low fees, students can attend college at a reasonable rate. A part-time job is an option for students who want to obtain experience.
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Students can work a variety of part-time jobs on campus to help pay for their education and other expenditures.
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