Medical Assisting Admission Information

Medical assistants play a key role in keeping hospitals, physicians offices, out-patient clinics, and other healthcare facilities running smoothly. Interested in filling this critical healthcare position? Here’s what you need to know to apply for a degree or certificate program in medical assisting.

After you’ve been admitted to San Jac, follow these steps to apply to the program. By the way, if you haven't applied to San Jac, you'll need to do that first.

If you have any questions or just want to talk to someone about the program, please reach out to us.

Apply to the Medical Assisting Program

We have two enrollment cycles.
- Apply for Summer 2026 starting March 23
- Apply for Fall 2026 starting June 22.
The enrollment period will close once we have received enough applications to fill the available slots. Please note that you will need your student ID login to access the application.
Medical Assisting Application
Download the Student Handbook

The Medical Assisting student handbook is your trusty guide. It has plenty of information that will help you find success in the program.

Medical Assisting Student Handbook
Learn about Program Costs

We try to keep costs low. For help with your tuition, explore these resources.

Program Costs

Additional Certifications

Upon completing the program, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge needed to earn key certifications in medical assisting. You’ll also be prepared to sit for three career-boosting exams:

The Certified Medical Assistant certification exam
The Registered Medical Assistant exam
The National Certified Medical Assistant certification exam

Excited about the program but concerned about the cost? We hear you. San Jac is here to help you explore all available scholarships and grants to jumpstart your education.

Paying for College Perkins Grant

69%

average job placement rate from 2019-2023.

92%

program retention rate from 2019-2023.

71%

average pass rate for the medical assisting certification exam from 2019-2023.