EOPS connects students disadvantaged by social, economic, educational or linguistic barriers with the resources to succeed at any California community college.
For students struggling to afford essential needs such as housing and food, your local college may offer additional financial support or resources to help.
Transitional Housing Placement Program (THPP) and THP-Plus
Transitional Housing Placement Program helps foster youth between 16 and 18 years old emancipate by providing a safe environment and teaching self-reliance.
California Department of Social Services/DACA Support
California Department of Social Services funds programs and provides community education that helps immigrants living in California, including DACA students.
Immigration Legal Resource Center works with immigrants, community organizations and the legal sector to help build a society that values diversity and rights.
Supporting the 115 CCC colleges in identifying, implementing and sustaining strategies for addressing student health, mental health, wellness and basic needs.
The Crisis Text Line is a free and confidential 24/7 text and WhatsApp counseling service available to any California community college student who may be experiencing a mental health challenge. Text COURAGE to 741741 to be connected to a trained crisis counselor. Available in English and Spanish.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides confidential assistance to anyone in crisis and their loved ones through a live chat and free 24-hour hotline at 800-273-8255.
The California Community Colleges Wellness Ambassador Program trains community college students to serve as advocates for the mental health and wellness of their peers.
We have many different types of financial aid available to our diverse student body. Discover all the ways that you can get help paying for your education.
Undocumented and eligible non-resident students should submit a California Dream Act Application (CADAA) to qualify for various financial aid opportunities.
U.S. citizens must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to qualify for all kinds of financial aid opportunities, including federal grants.
We have many different types of financial aid available to our diverse student body. Discover all the ways that you can get help paying for your education.
We offer various free collateral and promotional materials to organizations and departments who want to spread the word about our financial aid opportunities.
Campaign videos are available to download. We hope you find these materials helpful in promoting and explaining all of the opportunities California community colleges have to offer.
Advertising assets are available to download. We hope you find these materials helpful in promoting and explaining all of the opportunities California community colleges have to offer.
For specific media inquiries, please contact:
Paige Marlatt Dorr, Director of Communications and Marketing
California Community Colleges
pdorr@cccco.edu
Some work-study programs allow students to still receive payment if you are not able to work due to COVID-19 closures. You should check with your work-study employer to see if you are eligible to still receive payment.
Possibly not. The CARES Act does not require Pell grants or federal student loans to be returned if you had to drop out due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Check with your college on how state assistance or other financial aid may be affected.
Colleges have been authorized to transfer financial aid funds between programs on an emergency basis. Make sure to explain your situation to your college to see if you can receive emergency assistance.