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Massive Fraudulent Enrollments in California Community Colleges: What’s Happening?
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Massive Fraudulent Enrollments in California Community Colleges: What's Happening?
By Siyamak Khorrami
8/30/2025Updated: 9/3/2025

California’s community colleges are contending with widespread enrollment fraud that has prevented real students from getting the classes they need and disrupted campus operations.

More than 1.2 million fraudulent applications were filed in a single year, affecting about 80 percent of campuses across the state.

The problem, first seen during the shift to online learning, has persisted despite efforts to contain it. In this episode, college leaders explain how campuses are responding and the steps now underway to safeguard access for genuine students.

Views expressed in this video are the opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

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Siyamak Khorrami has been the general manager and chief editor of the Southern California edition of The Epoch Times since 2017. He is also the host of the “California Insider” show, which showcases leaders and professionals across the state with inside information about trending topics and critical issues in California.

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