​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Buy your permit online

​2025 Summer Semester Parking Permits are now available for purchase!! All students and staff are expected to have a valid parking permit to park at Sa​​nta Ana ​or Santiago Canyon Colleges. Summer semester begins June 16, 2025. Citations with a $45 fine will be issued for anyone parking without a permit beginning June 16​, 2025, so don't delay!​ 

*Beginning Fall 2024, student permits will only allow one active vehicle per permit.

​​Parking​​ Permits

​The virtual parking permit syste​m is now live! All staff, students, and visitors are required to purchase a permit to park on campus.

​​Staff and students buy your permit online via Self-Service or by selecting the link below.

Purchase Instr​uctions for Students and Staff:

Making your purchase is simple and convenient. Be prepared with your vehicle’s make, model, year, color, and license plate number

1.  ​Go to the Perm​it Portal​ which will take you to a notification page. Please read instructions on the homepage for tips on completing the process. 

2. Click “Login” at the top of the page and you will be taken to your RSCCD single sign on (SSO) page. 

3. After signing in, click “Buy Permit.” 

4. Submit your vehicle’s information. Your license plate will be saved in the system and serve as your permit. 

5. Faculty/Staff have the option of entering multiple vehicles but please make sure you place a check mark next to all vehicles you want active on the permit. Do NOT use your VIN number, only your license plate number.

6. After you have entered your vehicle(s), select “Save” and it will route you to a payment screen. If you don’t get routed, go under the “my permits” button and enter your payment information to complete your transaction. 

You will receive two emails during this transaction. One that says “Approved” and the second that says “paid”. Your permit is not valid until you receive the paid email. ​​

​​Guest​ Permit​s

​​Guest permits are available for purchase at pay stations in each parking lot or online at https://rsccd.thepermitportal.com/.         

Guest permit cost:

• ​Daily $2
  
• Weekly $10
• 16 week term (Valid from day of purchase or chosen date) $30                                       

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Persons that have paid the appropriate fee shall be permitted to use the Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) parking facilities at all of its locations including Santa Ana College and Santiago Canyon College.

• ​View list of all RSCCD parking locations​
  

The purchase of a parking permit does not guarantee space availability.
Parking perm​its are issued solely by authority of RSCCD and are not authorized for resale​.
Note: Parking permits are required on Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays.​

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your local campus safety office at (714)564-6330

Student P​​ar​king FAQ

• Where can I buy a Student Parking Permit?

• ​Student parking permits will be available for purchase online via Self Service. If you have any issues purchasing, you may contact the cashier's office for assistance on campus: SAC Student Business Office – JSC-202

• How much does a parking permit cost?

• The permits are $30 for the Fall/Spring term. Summer permits are $10.

• How long is a permit valid for?

• They are valid for the length of the term for which they were purchased.

• Where can I park with a permit?

• Permits are valid in any district parking lot. Depending on the type of permit purchased, staff or student, will dictate which parking space you are allowed to park in.

• Do I need to display my permit? 

• ​No, the permit is now virtual and is verified through your license plate.​