Parent Scholars

 

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. 

 

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Basic Qualifying Rules

To qualify for CalEITC you must meet all of the following requirements during the tax year:

• 	You’re at least 18 years old or have a qualifying child
  	Have earned income of at least $1.00 and not more that $30,000
  	Have a valid Social Security Number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) for you, your spouse, and any qualifying children
  	Live in California for more than half the filing year
  	Not be eligible to be claimed as a qualifying child of another taxpayer
  	Not be eligible to be claimed as a dependent of another taxpayer unless you have a qualifying child

 

	Visit CalEITC Website
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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.

 

 

	Learn more about the YCTC Tax Credit
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Financial

Get the financial support you need to help you succeed throughout your Grossmont College educational journey.

 

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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 

 

 

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Financial Aid

Get the financial aid you need to earn a degree, certificate, or important job skills 

 

Financial Aid Website 

 

 

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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

 

 

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Grants

A grant is a gift that does not need to be paid back.

 

Learn more about grants

 

 

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Scholarships

Scholarships are financial aid awards designed to help students pay for an undergraduate degree.

 

Learn more about scholarships 

 

 

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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.

ARC Website

 

 

 

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CalWORKs

Offers counseling and support services
such as internships, job search, employment preparation, and childcare
assistance for students currently receiving
TANF/CASH AID benefits.

 

CalWORKs Website

 

 

 

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Career Center

Get help choosing a major, make career decisions, developing an educational plan and more

 

Career Center Website

 

 

 

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Child Care

Child Development Center

 

Provides care and education of young children while their parents attend school or are employed by Grossmont College

Child Development Center Website

 

 

 

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Counseling

Provides academic, career and personal counseling

 

Counseling Center Website

 

 

 

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Dream Center 

The Dream Center is safe space that offers a support system for undocumented students and their families. 

 

Dream Center  Website

 

 

 

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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.

 

EOPS  Website

 

 

 

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Financial Aid

Get the financial aid you need to earn a degree, certificate, or important job skills 

 

Financial Aid Website

 

 

 

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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.

 

Gizmo's Kitchen Website

 

 

 

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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.

 

NextUP Website

 

 

 

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Health and Wellness Center

The Health and Wellness Center is open by appointment only.  Please call 619-644-7192 to schedule an appointment.

 

Health & Wellness Center Website

 

 

 

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Lactation Room

Available to Grossmont College students, faculty and staff.

 

Learn more about the lactation room

 

 

 

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Mental Health Services

Supporting emotional wellness so students can achieve their academic goals. Counselors help students cope with grief, loss, anxiety, stress & more.

 

Mental Health Services Website

 

 

 

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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.

 

Learn more about campus shower facilities

 

 

 

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Success Coaches

Success Coaches are approachable facilitators who connects students with the right resources to be successful in your academic journey.
 

Success Coaches Website

 

 

 

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Tutoring

 

Tutoring Website

 

 

 

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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. 

 

Work Study & Employment Website

 

 

 

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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. 

ZTC Website

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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