Parent Scholars
If you have a child or children under 18 years of age who receive more than half of their support from you, you may be eligible to receive priority registration.
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Parent Scholars
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Priority registration affidavit for a student parent established pursuant to Section 66025.81 |
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Food & Housing | CalFresh & WIC |
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Financial Assistance |
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Child Care |
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Health Services |
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Mental Health Counseling |
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Campus Showering Facilities |
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Transportation & Parking Passes |
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Textbooks & Technology |
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Help applying for these resources & more |
CA Earned Income Tax Credit - EITC
CA Earned Income Tax Credit
CalEITC
The California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) offers support for low-income, working Californians. You may be eligible for up to $3,417 cash back or a reduction of the tax you owe.
Basic Qualifying Rules
To qualify for CalEITC you must meet all of the following requirements during the tax year:
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You’re at least 18 years old or have a qualifying child |
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Have earned income of at least $1.00 and not more that $30,000 |
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Have a valid Social Security Number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) for you, your spouse, and any qualifying children |
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Live in California for more than half the filing year |
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Not be eligible to be claimed as a qualifying child of another taxpayer |
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Not be eligible to be claimed as a dependent of another taxpayer unless you have a qualifying child |
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Young Child Tax Credit - YCTC
Young Child Tax Credit
You may qualify for up to $1,083 cash back if you had a child under the age of 6 at the end of the tax year.
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Financial
Financial
Get the financial support you need to help you succeed throughout your Grossmont College educational journey.
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 
Financial Aid
Get the financial aid you need to earn a degree, certificate, or important job skills
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.
Scholarships
Scholarships are financial aid awards designed to help students pay for an undergraduate degree.
State of California Unemployment
Find the latest data on claims filed, benefits paid, and more.
Campus
ARC
The Accessibility Resource Center, ARC, offers academic accommodations, disability
management, and support services for students with disabilities and learning differences.
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ARC Website |
CalWORKs
Offers counseling and support services
such as internships, job search, employment preparation, and childcare
assistance for students currently receiving
TANF/CASH AID benefits.
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CalWORKs Website |
Career Center
Get help choosing a major, make career decisions, developing an educational plan and more
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Career Center Website |
Child Care
Child Development Center
Provides care and education of young children while their parents attend school or
are employed by Grossmont College
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Child Development Center Website |
Counseling
Provides academic, career and personal counseling
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Counseling Center Website |
Dream Center
The Dream Center is safe space that offers a support system for undocumented students and their families.
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Dream Center Website |
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.
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EOPS Website |
Financial Aid
Get the financial aid you need to earn a degree, certificate, or important job skills
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Financial Aid Website |
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.
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Gizmo's Kitchen Website |
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.
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NextUP Website |
Health and Wellness Center
The Health and Wellness Center is open by appointment only. Please call 619-644-7192 to schedule an appointment.
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Health & Wellness Center Website |
Lactation Room
Available to Grossmont College students, faculty and staff.
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Learn more about the lactation room |
Mental Health Services
Supporting emotional wellness so students can achieve their academic goals. Counselors help students cope with grief, loss, anxiety, stress & more.
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Mental Health Services Website |
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.
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Learn more about campus shower facilities |
Success Coaches
Success Coaches are approachable facilitators who connects students with the right
resources to be successful in your academic journey.
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Success Coaches Website |
Tutoring
Improve your skills and build confidence by working with a specialized tutor.
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Tutoring Website |
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.
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Work Study & Employment Website |
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.
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ZTC Website |
Community
Food
Food
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211 Food Assistance |
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CalFresh |
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East County Food Resources |
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Emergency Food Assistance |
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San Diego Food Bank |
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San Diego Hunger Coalition |
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WIC - Women, Infants & Children |
Housing
Housing
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211 Housing Information |
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East County Homeless Shelters |
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Homeless Shelter Directory |
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Emergency Rental & Utility Assistance |
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San Diego Housing Commission |
Health & Wellness
Public Health
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Health & Human Services |
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A-Z Services |
Mental Health
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Local Resources |
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Suicide Prevention |
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College Students |
Job Boards
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Crisis Hotline: 1-888-724-7240 |
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Suicide Hotline: 1-800-Suicide |
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211 - San Diego County Resources: 1-800-227-0997 |
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Martha Clavelle
Dean of Counseling Services
(619) 644-7188
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