Our Mission
The purpose and mission of the Student Support Services Division is to serve and empower students, families, and communities from underrepresented backgrounds. Through a holistic and collaborative approach, our programs remove barriers by providing accessibility, pre-college support, educational, career, and life-long learning. We center equity, social justice, and foster a sense of belonging, to create opportunities for upward mobility.
Explore Our Programs/Services
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CalWORKs
Empowers parenting students receiving cash aid to enter the workforce and achieve economic self-sufficiency. -
Disabled Students Programs & Services (DSPS)
Promotes educational equity through accommodations, assistive technology, and support. -
EOPS & CARE
Supports educationally disadvantaged students, including single parents receiving cash aid. -
NextUp & Guardian Scholars
Provides comprehensive resources and support for current and former foster youth. -
TRIO Upward Bound
Helps students graduate from high school and prepare for college admission and success. -
TRIO Educational Talent Search
Helps students complete high school and enroll in postsecondary education. -
Foster/Kinship Care Education (FKCE)
Provides training for resource parents supporting children and youth in out-of-home care. -
Student Complaints & Grievances
Provides guidance and next steps for addressing and resolving student concerns.
Contact Us
Aracely Romo
Administrative Assistant to the Division Office, Student Support Services
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (562) 463-3209
Location
Student Services Building
Room SS 104
Hours: Monday through Thursday: 8:30am to 5:00pm, Friday 8:30 to 1:00pm