Fee Increase

Community college enrollment fees are determined by the California State Legislature and are subject to change. This is to let you know the Legislature has increased the enrollment fee for the Fall 2009 semester from $20 per unit to $26 per unit. This increase takes effect immediately.

Cancellation Policy

Effective January 1, 2010, students and agencies who do not provide 48 hours notice of a cancellation may be subject to non-refundable course fees.

General Information

The Sacramento Regional Public Safety Training Center (SRPSTC), operated by American River College, is dedicated to providing high quality training and educational programs for public safety personnel. The center offers entry-level and advanced, in-service instruction, in areas that meet the needs of individuals as well as public and private agencies.

These courses may be certified by the California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST), California Standards and Training for Corrections (STC), California Correctional Peace Officer Standards and Training (CPOST) and the California State Fire Marshal's Office. Most courses presented at the SRPSTC are offered in an intensive, concentrated, short-term format.

Graduates from the basic core courses may by eligible for employment in county and city law enforcement agencies specializing in police, corrections and/or probation.

In addition to the college's main campus, college-credit classes are taught at the McClellan Center and offer the same credit as those taught on the main campus, and students can complete most degree requirements at the center.

All courses meet the academic standards of American River College and the Los Rios Community College District.

SRPSTC is no longer accepting social security numbers. To ensure proper registration, click on the following link. Mandatory Registration Procedure / POST and Student ID's.