Cañada College
Learn MoreFor more than 50 years, Cañada College has provided enriching and life-changing educational opportunities for San Mateo County residents. With the support and guidance from award-winning faculty and staff, residents can pursue certificates and degrees for career training or serve as a transfer gateway to four-year colleges and universities.
Cañada College Contacts Directory
Career Education
Career education certificates and training courses
Career Education offers a pathway to success that allows you to learn by exploring, collaborating, and doing from expert instructors and industry professionals.
Financial Aid
Grants, scholarships, loans and more
Find out how to save money with financial aid options, like grants, scholarships, and loans to help pay for your education.
Transfer Center
Counseling, resources, and support
Preparing students to transfer to participating four-year colleges and universities.
COLTS-U Transfer Center
Gonzalo Arrizon
Detail Program Supervisor / COLTS-U Transfer Center
BASIC NEEDS
Student Life Assistance and Resources
Get additional support to help remain focused on your education and your success. Find information on basic needs support services such as food pantries, housing, tutoring and transportation.
Black Student Union (BSU)
On-campus Student Organization
BSU enlightens Black students with cultural ideologies, awareness and excellence while promoting practices that improve their educational experience and success.
Foster Youth Services
NextUp - For Foster Youth Student Success
The NextUp program offers services and support for eligible current and former foster youth.
Foster Youth Success Initiative
Michelle Lomeli
NextUp Counselor
Undocumented, AB 540 eligible student resources and services
Undocumented Community Center (UCC)
Giving answers and support to undocumented students of all nationalities and backgrounds. The UCC a dedicated safe space for undocumented students, students from mixed status families, and allies. The UCC can assist with issues including AB540 admissions, DACA and the California Dream Act. The Center also provides information and resources on scholarships, clubs, immigration services, food pantry and community resources.
VETERANS RESOURCE AND OPPORTUNITY CENTER (V-ROC)
For Military Connected Students
Assisting prospective and enrolled student veterans, active duty, or dependents of veterans in utilizing education benefits, completing the admission application process, registering for classes, accessing campus resources, getting involved in leadership activities, and transitioning into civilian life.
Juan Vera
Veterans Program Services Coordinator