Emergencies
Get the support you need when life takes an unexpected turn
Emergency Assistance Program
Funded by the Foundation for Grossmont & Cuyamaca Community Colleges, our local Community
Partners and Donors, whose mission is to assist our students in times of unexpected
hardship to ensure that they can stay enrolled and meet their education goals.
Learn more about the Emergency Assistance Program 
Emergency Housing
Students in emergency situations may be eligible for our emergency housing services
through the Grossmont College Basic Needs Office. Our services range from either emergency
or transitional housing options. Emergency housing situations are often those consisting
of safety concerns, unforeseen housing displacements, and other crisis situations.
These resources exist to support students in emergency situations only and are triaged
through a needs-based assessment.
Services are differentiated through the following categories:
Emergency/Temporary: indicates that a student is in immediate need of housing due to a crisis situation
& does not have a secure long-term housing plan
Transitional: indicates that a student is in between housing accommodations and needs short-term
support until their long-term plan can be ready
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Emergency Housing
Emergency housing is short-term (30 day maximum stay) for students facing imminent loss of housing or
currently unhoused. Eligibility, length of stay, and location placement is determined
upon assessment of emergency housing needs.
Purpose: Support students in emergency housing situations only and comprehensively support
them towards a more stable housing plan.
Emergency housing situations are often those consisting of:
Safety concerns
Unforeseen housing displacements
Staying/Sleeping in a car or public place
Other crisis situations
Transitional Housing
Transitional housing is short-term (14-day maximum stay) for students facing imminent or expected housing
displacement. Eligibility, length of stay, and type of service is determined upon
a needs-based assessment.
Purpose: Support students who are in between accommodations only
Transitional housing situations are often those consisting of:
in-between leases
in between moves
unexpected displacement
Apply for Emergency Housing
Need Emergency Housing Support?
Complete a Basic Needs Assessment Form online and Basic Needs staff will get back to you as soon as possible (no later than
2 business days)
Emergency Housing referrals are reviewed daily. If eligible activations are not guaranteed
for a same-day stay, however are addressed with timely care.
Due to a high volume of students seeking emergency housing, please understand we are
unable to house a student long term. And we do give priority to students based on
enrollment status as well as other factors.
We will do our best to assist students with emergency housing but we can’t guarantee.
We do work with several agencies in the San Diego Area to help assist students in
finding a permanent solution
Enrollment will be verified and we can only assist CURRENT Grossmont College Students
(If you attending Cuyamaca College, Please reach out to their CARE program team)
Students who are offered temporary transitional/ emergency housing will be required
to sign a form that they will adhere to the college’s student conduct code
Financial
Get the financial support you need to help you succeed throughout your Grossmont College
educational journey.
Financial Aid
Get the financial aid you need to earn a degree, certificate, or important job skills
Financial Aid Website 
Financial Wellness
Providing students with the tools and resources to learn about money management and
to make informed decisions regarding their financial wellness.
Learn more about financial wellness 
Grants
A grant is a gift that does not need to be paid back.
Learn more about grants 
Scholarships
Scholarships are financial aid awards designed to help students pay for an undergraduate
degree.
Learn more about scholarships 
State of California Unemployment
Find the latest data on claims filed, benefits paid, and more.
Learn more about unemployment 

ARC
The Accessibility Resource Center, ARC, offers academic accommodations, disability management, and support services for students
with disabilities and learning differences.
CalWORKs
Offers counseling and support services
such as internships, job search, employment preparation, and childcare
assistance for students currently receiving
TANF/CASH AID benefits.
Career Center
Get help choosing a major, make career decisions, developing an educational plan and
more
Child Care
Child Development Center
Provides care and education of young children while their parents attend school or
are employed by Grossmont College
Counseling
Provides academic, career and personal counseling
Dream Center
The Dream Center is safe space that offers a support system for undocumented students
and their families.
EOPS
Extended Opportunities Program Services (EOPS) assists students who are identified
as economically and educationally disadvantaged. Eligible students are provided with
a wide range of support services to foster success.
Financial Aid
Get the financial aid you need to earn a degree, certificate, or important job skills
Gizmo's Kitchen
Gizmo’s Kitchen is a ‘grab and go’ student food pantry that supports students by providing
pre-packaged items suitable for an on-campus lunch or meal. Student toiletry items
are also available.
NextUP
Provides support for foster youth as they transition to independent living. Program
can provide specialized academic, career and personal counseling; book vouchers; grant
money and more.
Health and Wellness Center
The Health and Wellness Center is open by appointment only. Please call 619-644-7192 to schedule an appointment.
Lactation Room
Available to Grossmont College students, faculty and staff.
Mental Health Services
Supporting emotional wellness so students can achieve their academic goals. Counselors
help students cope with grief, loss, anxiety, stress & more.
Shower Facilities
Shower facilities are available to any student who is enrolled in a minimum of 1-unit.
Student must be in good standing with the college.
Success Coaches
Success Coaches are approachable facilitators who connects students with the right
resources to be successful in your academic journey.
Tutoring
Improve your skills and build confidence by working with a specialized tutor.
Work Study
The Work Study programs give students the opportunity to earn part or all of their
financial need by working on campus or off campus in community service positions while
they are in school.
ZTC
- Zero Textbook Costs (ZTC) means that there is no cost for required textbooks, workbooks, lab manuals, readers, or specialized software like
online homework systems.
