Coding and Reporting Guidelines
The following guidelines, memos, and instructions have been developed to assist colleges in coding programs, courses, and students for reporting purposes.
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FTE Reporting in ctcLink
| Document | Last Updated (MM/DD/YYYY) |
|---|---|
| ctcLink Student FTE Calculation Overview | 08/22/2024 |
SBCTC Student & Course Coding Manuals
| Document | Last Updated (MM/DD/YYYY) |
|---|---|
| SBCTC Student & Course Coding Manual | 04/29/2025 |
| SBCTC Student & Course Coding Manual - Legacy | 01/10/2024 (Final update) |
| SBCTC BEdA Course & Class Coding Manual | 08/15/2024 |
| SBCTC CNED Course & Coding Manual | 02/23/2024 |
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2020
| Document | Last Updated (MM/YYYY) |
|---|---|
| CIP 2020 - CIP Descriptions | 04/29/2025 |
| CIP 2020 - EPC Crosswalk | 08/10/2020 |
Coding Guidelines
| Document | Last Updated (MM/DD/YYYY) |
|---|---|
| Ability to Benefit Coding Instructions | 08/25/2020 |
| Academic Credit for Prior Learning | 09/14/2018 |
| BAS Certificate Policy and Coding | 01/29/2021 |
| Corrections Education Coding Brief | 04/27/2021 |
| Early Achievers Grant Coding | 05/05/2020 |
| Exit Coding Guidelines for Reporting Degrees and Certificates | 08/15/2023 |
| HEET Student Coding | 11/20/2017 |
| Low-Cost Courses Coding Brief | 09/11/2018 |
| OER Coding Brief | 09/11/2018 |
| OER and Textbook Guidelines | 07/21/2017 |
| Student Emergency Assistance Grant Coding Brief | 06/03/2021 |
| Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness Coding Brief | 06/03/2021 |
| Worker Retraining Coding Guidelines | 07/28/2016 |
| Workfirst Program Coding Guidelines | 07/17/2017 |
