This program was very disorganized from day one. My first day no instructors showed up. Also you…read moreare charged each semester for skill supplies that are not replenished. Also during my last semester the school did not provide critical care equipment to practice with such as A lines ect. Also the turn over with teachers is big and we were told by various professors that the pay for them is not good, which was very unprofessional to tell students. Additionally when clinical started you are doing most of them at high desert hospitals and apu students at these hospitals have a bad reputation for not being efficient with there nursing skills due to the lack of teaching at the school. Also there is another school in this area called Victor valley college that has very strong students so most of the hospitals cater towards these students and apu students get pushed to the side. Emails can also take time to be answered due to the director at this campus having to do lots of jobs to overcompensate for the areas staff is lacking. Lastly I want to add not all the professors were terrible and a few there have a true passion for teaching and are very good at what they do.

I do not recommend this university to anyone I know, and thank goodness they listen. Not this…read morelocation itself but the establishment is horrible. They advertised a discount because of where I was employed, so being the financially responsible person I am I applied for this university. I reached out to everyone I could about them giving me the discount they were still advertising online and they never did. They didn't stop advertising the discount until months after, I wonder who else they took money from. Make sure you don't rely on their website information before giving them your money. Have it all on the contract.

Mission has been a great choice for me to get back on my feet Enrollment was really easy The CNA…read moreprogram is taught by Mrs Roger she is patient but stern She get her students ready for the workplace She is willing to share her story to encourage You

Good instructional training for becoming a professional CNA. If you like caring for people and…read morewould like to jumpstart your career in healthcare, sign up today.

There are 2 amazing teachers that I highly recommend taking a course with. Mr. Paul for phlebotomy…read moreand Mrs. Candy for CMA. Mr. Paul was so helpful when I got transferred to finish my externship for phlebotomy in Victorville. I was very nervous at first coming in to a new school, but he was so helpful with getting me back in the grove before going in to externship! I couldn't have done it without him! Mrs. Candy has and continues to be an amazing CMA teacher she has also made me want to become an instructor myself. She has been so helpful this far in to my course and couldn't thank her enough for the experience and encouragement that she has given me! Both these teachers have been amazing and deserve more credit than given! Once again I HIGHLY recommend take one of or both of their classes!

I started my phlebotomy program in April 2025 with the best teacher Mr.Paul. I finished the end of…read moreApril and took my state exam beginning of may. I've waited almost a year just to get placed at a site for my externship and had to get moved three times and finally finished mid January 2026. My experience with the school itself was terrible, the communication is terrible staff is terrible, except Janet. They literally will talk about other applicants that came to enroll after they leave and ive seen it firsthand!! I needed a simple answer to a question that took two minutes and was calling the school all morning no one was answering so i had to drive all the way to the school and as i was walking in the school i was calling and the phone was ringing and jasmine was at her desk talking and laughing with another staff member ignoring the phone when the question i had literally took two minutes. They never have a permanent coordinator for your externship they're money hungry. As long as you pay / make your payments on time they can care less because for no reason getting a externship site assigned to me should've took nine months after they told me at enrollment i should be done in may 2025!!!! I am not the only person that this has happened to either I've met pervious students who have been waiting longer! I don't recommend this school at all , they're just lazy and money hungry, and the bathroom has a permanent stench.

Victor Valley College (VVC) is the junior college which my eldest daughter has been attending dual…read moreenrollment while she is still in high school. VVC is a great campus. My daughter was taking a couple courses at VVC this past summer. I ended up checking out this campus on her first day. General parking is $2 per day which isn't too bad. If you can apply for their free interim parking pass, then do so because it will save you some money... you'll get a temporary pass until you receive a physical parking decal. Their student services building is fantastic... place for students to obtain assistance on whatever inquiries or issues they may have... met a few wonderful staff. Their library is very clean and organized as it should be... two floors of books and references... their staff is amazing. I met a couple sweet ladies... Sueann and April... thank you so much for all your help that day on setting up my daughter with the Cares Act program for books and supplies. I appreciate you both. Their bookstore is of good size, but they seem to be out of inventory most of the time... can't seem to have books and school supplies in stock for long. They have their Desert Rock Cafe, but it was closed when I was there so didn't get a chance to check it out. They also have Food Pantry set up on campus to provide short-term food relief, free to their VVC students... my daughter was able to take advantage of this program... thank you! VVC also has a really nice man-made lake where all the ducks hang out. Love them ducks! Just a lovely campus overall. Every time I call the campus for information, their staff is very friendly, pleasant, and helpful in every way. After high school, I am grateful my daughter will be finishing her general education courses at VVC before transferring to a four year college. Thank you VVC and all the staff and professors for your service!

This might be one of the worst community colleges to attend. I'd been hoping they'd improved after…read morelosing accreditation and gaining it back, but it doesn't seem they have. I recently found out classes I'm taking are not transferable because the department teachers are not teaching at a proper university level curriculum. On top of that, I have been heavily misled several times by several different faculty. When I try to address these problems with supervisors, supervisors make promises to call me back with more information and then duck and dodge my calls. One department supervisor ended up calling me back and let me know she was only calling me back because her supervisor had to tell her to get in touch with me. He only knew she was failing to respond because I'd gotten in contact with him myself. If you're looking to further your education, take the time to find a better trusted college. One that has classes that are actually transferrable and will not lead you on. Otherwise you will be wasting your time here.

Amazing class! Tommie is a great instructor and offers a variety of great courses. I first took a…read moreclass with High Desert CPR in 2013. I enjoyed the class so much that I decided to get re-certified through the company again. I am now certified in first aid CPR and basic life support (BLS). Tommie was very flexible with accommodating my schedule and was able to do a one on one session due to my busy work schedule. Tommie is very professional and has a passion in what she does. She makes learning fun and enjoyable and provides constant feedback throughout the class. I am very satisfied with my experience and would highly recommend to anyone!

I had to come here to get my BLS for nursing school, and it was very nice!! Everything was cleaned…read moreand organized even during Covid. They made sure we were all 6ft apart but still got the experience that we needed. The class material isn't to hard as long as you are there to pay attention and learn. Very nice instructor .

I just graduated Cum Laude in the first LVN Program at the Riverside campus and it was worth all…read morethe sacrifices. Nursing school is not easy, I didn't expect to go into it without a full commitment or the mental preparation that it will be hard. I basically let go of any idea of a social life, had to significantly cut down on my expenses, and it was still a struggle. I worked with Lesley as my admissions/Recruiting Rep and enrollment was an a smooth process for me, she provided me with all the information I needed including the hours I would have to dedicate and set aside for classes so I knew full well what I was getting into. The Director of the non core classes was on campus very helpful to me when I had questions. The Anatomy and Physiology instructor Mr. Ali was the best! I mean just the most wonderful instructor to lay the groundwork needed for core classes. He made the course work fun. The instructors gave us the tools and resources and it was our job to utilize them. We had to put in the work and time consistently and I tried to fight every urge to procrastinate and put it aside. I failed sometimes time I didnt and passed the times that I did. Our the director Ms. Rayna was an awesome resource, always available, always looking for ways to help us learn, grasp the information and be prepared to practice safely after graduation. She was incredibly supportive and that's pretty rare compared to other schools I have attended. The instructor were the best, our campus was so lucky, I'm not sure if they are still around but Dr. Mahdi was our fundamentals, pharmacology and mental health instructor and I have always said every nursing student needs Dr. Mahdi to shape them into responsible nurses. She had a very hard expectations just as families for those we serve will have high expectations. Her way instructions helped me seriously grasp the concepts early on that were on the NCLEX exam. Kristin taught us Maternal, Peds and Leadership, she really carried us through. She is so inspirational in how much she loves her job and her patients. She drilled into us the importance in our role as educators. She is the reason I decided I wanted to work in women's health. She is honestly the greatest. Ms. Amie, Ms. kim, Dr. Joseph, Rochelle were also great instructors, inspirational in how they showed us the different fields of nursing are available to us. Available as support in and out of the classroom and just the best mentors to have guiding us. Ms. kim I would say probably made the biggest impact in my nursing trainings in terms of how she taught me to learn the concepts, write my notes, memory recall, and pass medsurg. It wasn't perfect, there were some very bumpy roads but looking back I would definitely choose Stanbridge again. Just had the greatest people to introduce me to the nursing profession in the safest way possible. Thanks to that I passed my Exit, NCLEX and got my license all in one month. So A+ for efficiency

I'm writing this review to warn others about Stanbridge University and how they took advantage of…read moremy wife, both financially and academically. This school is marketed as one of the "best," but that couldn't be further from the truth. From the lack of professionalism to the complete disregard for students' time and money, Stanbridge has proven to be nothing short of a scam. My wife was scammed out of thousands of dollars in tuition, and when she submitted an appeal for a class she barely missed passing--by just 0.5 of a grade--they denied it without consideration. No real explanation, no empathy, just a cold "no." The appeal process is a joke. The people in charge clearly don't care about students or the money they're investing into this program. Appeals aren't taken seriously at all, and there's no transparency in how decisions are made. The office staff? Absolutely no help. Every time she reached out for assistance, it was either a vague response or being passed around from one unhelpful person to the next. The professors are no better--some of them literally hand out test answers and then still find ways to penalize students unfairly. They even dock students on attendance after telling them they could leave. How is that even remotely fair? The financial aid office is another nightmare. They're quick to take your money but completely useless when you need actual help. My wife was given instructions on how to get assistance, but the help offered was generic, dismissive, and ultimately pointless. Stanbridge University paints itself as a top-tier institution, but behind that façade is a money-hungry operation with little to no regard for student success or well-being. If you're considering this school, think twice. You're not just risking your education--you're risking your time, mental health, and a serious amount of money.

I am a loss for words I never expected what I have gotten from this program this school and I look…read moreforward to a better future a better career I honestly don't have the words how I feel about what this school and education means to me . I have never seen anyone go above and beyond like they have here for their students. I am grateful and look forward to my future. When it was dim there is light. I don't get paid to say this. I am forever grateful thank you Sjvc for a better future.

I had a deeply disappointing experience at SJVC Hesperia Victor Valley during my final semester…read more After investing significant time, money, and effort into completing my program, I was wrongfully terminated under circumstances that felt unjust and inconsistent. I was accused of misrepresenting the school simply for choosing to wear a beanie -- a minor dress code concern that escalated far beyond reason. Meanwhile, I observed other students violating dress code policies in the main hallways in front of staff without facing similar consequences. The inconsistency in enforcement created the impression of selective discipline rather than fair policy application. Instead of receiving guidance or a warning to correct the issue, the situation turned into formal action that ultimately ended my academic progress at the final stage. That outcome felt disproportionate and deeply frustrating. "Job placement" is a lie, i am still cool with other HVAC guys. Still lacking employment, hoping to do better than me. I found apprenticeship based off my own search. With no help from SJVC. For anyone considering alternatives, pursuing a degree through a CSU program is significantly more cost-effective -- often around 70% cheaper -- and provides more time and flexibility to explore which trade or career path truly fits. Taking the slower, more patient route through a public university can offer better financial value and broader options before committing to a specialization. Prospective students deserve transparency, consistency, and fair treatment. Based on my experience, those standards were not upheld.

I graduated from ACC's Medical Billing program in March, and through the school's Career Services…read moreProgram I was able to get a job at an imaging clinic by the beginning of May. My instructors were very kind and great at teaching the curriculum and I'm very pleased with the knowledge I've left with. The only issue that keeps me from giving them 5 stars is the fact that their financial aid representatives are a nightmare to get into contact with. I used my GI Bill to go to school, and for some reason they just forgot to submit my enrollment to the VA for two whole months. I had to talk to three people just to get in contact with the department head and remind them to submit the paperwork so I could get my housing allowance for the month and pay my rent. 1/5 experience on that end.

Mrs. Webley was very helpful, kind, fair, and compassionate. She made me feel comfortable asking…read morequestions and was always willing to explain things when I needed extra help. I really appreciated how understanding and supportive she was throughout the course. She treated everyone fairly and created a positive learning environment. Overall, I had a great experience with Mrs. Webley and truly appreciated having her as my instructor.

Shout out to Ms. Janice & Ms. Rosalie for the amazing support and encouragement!!!! These clinical…read moreinstructors are the reason I kept going and strived to never give up!!!!

I had a great experience with admission representative Valeria Garcia! She assisted me with…read moreeverything I needed and kept me updated on the next steps. I never felt confused, and she was very supportive, especially during testing, always offering words of encouragement. Thank you, Valeria!

Their office is rude, disorganized, and unprofessional. I…read morehave had several issues with their financial aid. They keep telling me that I defaulted and FAFSA can't approve me. When I have contacted my loan providers and the fafsa, I was informed that I do not have defaulted loans. EDIT: The department of education has confirmed there is no issue. I have received financial aid from another institution. The place here is disorganized, does not call you back, hangs up on you, ignores you and is rude. You're better off going to VVC, Barstow or downhill.

I came to this school in hopes to accomplish a goal ive had for many many years. Bridges Beauty…read moreCollege has helped me to learn many things from perming hair to coloring and haircuts. Bridges beauty college is a great school! I would totally recommend if you'd like to make the hours to get your cosmetology license or your manicurist license which is what i did. I'd recommend bridges beauty college to friends and family in a heartbeat. Thank you bridges beauty college! Mrs.kathy was an excellent teacher that taught me so much over the course of the many many months i attended this college am so happy i came and graduated from bridges