Adult Learners

Adult Learners, also known as an Indirect Matriculant, are first time college students who do not enroll in college immediately after graduating high school.  

Long Beach City College is committed to helping Adult Learners/Indirect Matriculant students successfully navigate the college system and achieve their educational and career goals. The Postsecondary Achievement and Success Opportunity (PASO) and Success & Completion Achievement Network (SCAN) programs offer students additional support and promote academic success.

The two programs offered at LBCC are the Postsecondary Achievement and Success Opportunity (PASO) and Success and Completion Achievement Network (SCAN). 

For Further Assistance, contact PASO or SCAN  
PASO: (562) 938- 4401 | paso@lbcc.edu 
SCAN: (562) 938- 5181 | scan@lbcc.edu 

Peer Navigators are available in person or virtually during regular business office hours. Evening hours may vary. To view our schedule, please refer to the hours of operation. 

Program Information

• The PASO program prioritizes Hispanic and low-income students who identify as first-time Adult Learners/Indirect Matriculants.   
• The SCAN program prioritizes students of color who identify as first-time Adult Learners/Indirect Matriculants enrolling in college at 25 years or older.

Program Benefits 

• Peer Mentoring; assigned to a designated Peer Navigator   
• 1 on 1 specialized academic counseling   
• Summer Bridge Program  
• Monthly in-person and virtual student workshops 
• Access to exclusive PASO & SCAN Math and English courses 
• Access to Financial Aid and Enrollment Specialist liaisons  

PASO Peer Navigators

Your Peer Navigators are available to assist you with scheduling a counseling appointment, enrolling in courses, connecting with resources, and answering general questions.

SCAN Peer Navigators

Your Peer Navigators are available to assist you with scheduling a counseling appointment, enrolling in courses, connecting with resources, and answering general questions.