For more than sixty years, Merritt College has been an essential community partner with a rich history of academic excellence, career training, and civic engagement. That legacy continues to inform and inspire our Mission, Core Values and Vision for the college.

Merritt College Contacts Directory

Merritt College provides resources and programs to meet the diverse needs of its students.

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.

Phasasha Pharr

Financial Aid Officer

Transfer Center

Counseling, resources, and support

Preparing students to transfer to participating four-year colleges and universities.

Susana de la Torre

Career Education

Providing career training courses, certificates and direct pathways to employment.


BASIC NEEDS

Food, Housing, and Transportation

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.

Doris Hankins

Director of Student Activities & Campus Life

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.

Doris Hankins

Director of Student Activities & Campus Life

Foster Youth Services

NextUp - For Foster Youth Student Success

Offering services and support for eligible current and former foster youth.

Margie Rubio

Program Manager

JUSTICE IMPACTED STUDENTS, CALWORKS RECIPIENTS, AND FORMER FOSTER YOUTH

Hire UP Pilot Program

Hire UP is designed to help meet the true cost of college attendance and gain clear access to credential programs and workforce support needed to enter, participate and succeed in California’s economy.

Ree'shemah Thornton

Dean of Enrollment Services

Umoja

Community for African American students

Umoja is an on-campus resource dedicated to enhancing the cultural and educational experiences of African American and other students.

Doris Hankins

Director of Student Activities & Campus Life

Undocumented, AB 540 eligible student resources and services

Resources for Dreamer Students

Giving answers and support to undocumented students of all nationalities and backgrounds.

Fernanda Castorena

Dreamer Liaison Support

VETERANS RESOURCE CENTER

For Military Connected Students

Providing various types of aid, benefits and support for current servicemembers and veterans.

Tina Y. Humphrey

Veterans Affairs Coordinator