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Fri: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Sat: 9:00am - 1:00pm

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ONLINE STUDENT ASSISTANCE & RESOURCES

This situation is fluid and dynamic. Please check back regularly for the most up to date information about available services and resources.

Financial Assistance for Students
Remote Learning Resources
Canvas Resources & Support
Health & Wellness Resources
Assistance for Noncredit
& Adult Education Students
Available Course Petitions

Receive Student Services Online
Speak with a Staff Member
(Online Assistance)
Contact Information
"What's On Your Mind?" Student Forum
The LACC Call Center
Visiting Campus

Frequently Asked Questions

Visit the virtual Student Services Building (SSB)

Financial Assistance for Students

Kick the Funk
A one-stop form for students to apply to get a free laptop, housing support, and other resources.

Room for Success Program
Housing opportunities for L.A. City College students who are experiencing homelessness.

Assistance Available for LA Residents Who Have Not Received Their CARE Act Disbursements

Unemployment Benefits for Work Study and Student Worker Employees

FindHelp.org
Food assistance, help paying bills, goods, transportation, money, care, work, and other free or reduced cost programs available by Zip Code.

File Your Taxes
In order to receive federal assistance for the COVID-19 pandemic, students and their families need to file their taxes.

$50 Grocery Giftcards Available to All Qualifying Students

Message from the Department of Public Social Services (DPSS)
In person meetings are no longer required to maintain, renew, or apply for your benefit programs.

Housing Resources for Students

Resources for Homeless Students
Available assistance with housing, food, school supplies and more for students in need

The LACC peer navigator is available to assist students ages 18 to 24 facing housing insecurity.
Referrals are also available for students who are 25 and older.

For more information contact LACC Peer Navigator, Ashli Vike:
avike@lalgbtcenter.org

California WIC

Free food for families affected by the COVID-19 Crisis
WIC FLyer English
WIC Flyer Spanish

Cal Fresh Participants:

Starting April 28^th, Cal Fresh participants will be able to use their EBT cards to purchase groceries online!
CalFresh Flyer English
CalFresh FAQs English
CalFresh Flyer Spanish
CalFresh FAQs Spanish

Hire LA's Youth

Remote and in-person job opportunities for youth between the ages of 18 to 24

Assistance with Internet Access at Home

Free and Low Cost Internet Access Available to Students
Many ISPs are providing free internet to students, and government programs are also available to assist with costs. (Updated June 4, 2020)

Find Free Wifi Nearby

Low-cost internet is available from Human-IT
Internet service for $14.99 per month or $179.88 per year.

Discount Copying and School Supplies

Discount Copying at Office Depot & OfficeMax

Remote Learning Resources

WiFi Parking at LACC

Students are now able to reserve a spot in parking lot 3 to access WIFI from their car.

Online Tutoring

Online Tutoring Available Through the Writers' Block
Starting Wednesday, April 1, students can book appointments for online writing consultations.

Online English Tutoring Available Through the Writing Center and ESL Lab

Free Online Tutoring with NetTutor
Tutoring is now available in all subjects!

24/7 Remote Access to Research Databases

Virtual Library & Student Resources Guide

OneSearch

EBSCO eBooks Database

Search LACC Periodicals & Databases

Ask-A-Librarian 24/7 Live Chat

Textbook Resources

LACC Cubstore/Bookstore

The CubStore will still be processing Web Orders for pickup or shipping. Pick up is by appointment ONLY.

Bookstore@lacitycollege.edu
323-953-4000 x2042

Borrowing and Returning Library Books

The Library is closed until further notice and unable to lend out physical books while we are closed. Library resources and services remain available virtually.
Use the library chat feature for assistance with research and other questions.

Due dates of borrowed items are now extended to August 28, 2020. No fines will be assessed for the duration of this closing. Feel free to keep the books until library reopens, but if you wish, you can return them to our temporary book drop, a large silver box located at the southwest end of the Administration Building on Heliotrope Avenue.

Canvas Resources & Support

What is Online Learning?

Introduction to Online Learning: Student Online Readiness Modules

Canvas Tutorials

Canvas Student Guide
Step-by-step instructions for using the Canvas portal

Canvas Video Tutorials

Cavas Student Orientation Tour (YouTube)

Resources

LACCD Student Distance Learning Resources

24/7 Canvas Support Home

LACC Canvas Support

Zoom for Students

Health & Wellness Resources for Students

Currently enrolled students can obtain health and wellness services at the Wesley Health Center, which is located across the street from the campus on Vermont Avenue.

Wesley Health Center - East Hollywood
954 N Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles CA 90029

(562) 867-7999

The LACC Health & Wellness Center
See a full list of available services and reources.

Assistance for Noncredit & Adult Education Students

Information for Noncredit and Adult Education Students
All classes in the LACC Noncredit Adult Education Program will be conducted using Remote Learning.

Apply & Enroll in Noncredit Online Classes
Register for classes by Zoom, phone, or directly by LACC Application

Available Course Petitions

Drop a course with an EW

LACC will automatically assign an Excused Withdrawal (EW) for all 16-week classes dropped on or before May 10.

Excused Withdrawals (EW) will not have an impact on the student's academic probation status or ability to repeat a course. Students will be refunded if they paid out of pocket for a course and do not have a balance owed on their student account.

File for Pass/No Pass Status

Pass/No Pass Petition

Students will be able to submit a petition to execute a pass/no pass grade option for any class this term and the process will be approved based on the request. The petition must be completed and submitted before May 10, 2020.

Students are strongly encouraged to speak with a Counselor to discuss their options for taking a course Pass/No Pass and the impact it may have on their academic standing, admissions and financial aid, among other areas.

Visit the Student FAQ page for more information

Receive Student Services Online

Cranium Cafe
Speak with a Student Services Representative online for assistance with Admissions, Counseling, Financial Aid and more. Please register with your LACC student email account and password.

How to Use Cranium Cafe
Learn the basics: how to schedule and join an online meeting, what a card is, and how to check yourself in for appointments.

Virtual Student Services Building (SSB)
Live chat with any of LACC's Online Student Services and Resources including Financial Aid, Counseling, and Admissions & Records.

Message from the Department of Public Social Services (DPSS)
In person meetings are no longer required to maintain, renew, or apply for your benefit programs.

Online Academic Counseling
Get your questions answered, receive Express Counseling, or book a Counseling Appointment.

Office of Special Services
Accomodations for students with disabilities.

EOPS / NextUp / CARE
Assistance for low income students, foster youth, and single parents.

Online Assistance

Welcome Center:

Outreach@lacitycollege.edu
Direct Call Line: 888-930-5222

Link to our Team Members and their Emails:

https://lacitycollege.edu/Resources/Outreach-Recruitment/Outreach-Team

Join the Welcome Center on Zoom:

https://laccd.zoom.us/j/3239532455#success

Hours of Operation:

Monday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

There is no better time to take classes! Let us know what you need. Come see us, we are here to help!

High School Outreach:

Need to contact High School Outreach? Contact one of our team members via email:

https://lacitycollege.edu/Resources/Outreach-Recruitment/Outreach-Team

Contact Information

LACC Hotline:

If you have a question and are uncertain who to contact, send an email to:

Hotline-Students@lacitycollege.edu

COVID-19 Questions & Reporting:

If you have any questions or need to report a possible or confirmed COVID-19 case:
coronavirusinfo@laccd.edu

Student Support:

Including Canvas, Zoom, and SIS Password Resets

laccstudentsupport@laccd.edu

Mon-Thr: 8:00am - 7:00pm
Fri: 8:00am - 4:00pm

Phone: (888) 930-5222

What's On Your Mind?

A Weekly Interactive Student Forum

Learn tips on how to cope with stress, optimize time management, improve inter-personal communication and create social activities as they relate to the COVID-19 atmosphere we live in.

Join the forum "What's on Your Mind," on Wednesdays from 12:30 to 1 p.m., hosted by Collegian editor, Ande Richards.

Zoom ID: 506 692 050, password 235386

Each week a special guest will offer tips or activities from their area of specialty.

Student participants join via audio only so that they may remain anonymous, and are encouraged to log in under a nickname, or using their first name only.

The forum will be recorded and archived on YouTube for students and the L.A. City college community to access at their will.