This pamphlet was developed to facilitate responding to common inquiries about the California community colleges. In single-paragraph answers, it deals with 19 frequently asked questions: (1) What are the California community colleges? (2) How do I know if I am eligible to attend? (3) As a resident of another state, am I still eligible? (4) If I recently came to the United States from a foreign country, may I attend? (5) How do I apply to a community college? (6) What is a "community college district" and must I attend a college in my district? (7) Must I pay tuition? (8) What is the estimated average of total student costs? (9) Can I obtain my high school diploma at a community college? (10) May I complete my first two years of undergraduate study? (11) Can I receive training for a specific occupational skill at a community college? (12) What are the graduation requirements? (13) Is student financial aid available? (14) Are there any special programs available for economically disadvantaged students? (15) Are dormitories or student housing provided? (16) Are there special services to assist students with handicaps? (17) Are evening courses available? (18) If I am a middle-aged person working part-time, will I feel out of place? and (19) What if I speak very little English? A list of the colleges, with their addresses and telephone numbers, is also provided. (AYC)