Campus Resources

Mission Statement

Compton College is a welcoming environment where the diversity of our students is supported to

pursue and attain academic and professional excellence. Compton College promotes solutions to challenges, utilizes the latest techniques for preparing the workforce and provides clear pathways for transfer, completion, and lifelong learning.

Student Services:

Your success is our number one priority at Compton College. College resources to help you succeed include computer labs, tutoring centers, the library, health services, and services for designated groups, such as veterans, formerly incarcerated persons, parent-scholars, homeless persons, former foster youth, and students with disabilities. For a comprehensive list of Academic Resources and Support Programs, please visit http://www.compton.edu/studentservices/supportservices/index.aspx

Food and Housing Support:

Any student who faces challenges securing their food or housing and believes this may affect their performance at Compton College is urged to contact The Tartar Support Network at tartarsupportnetwork@compton.edu or (310) 900-1600 ext. 2538 help.

Undocumented Student Supports:

Compton College is committed to supporting the success of all students. If you identify as undocumented, AB540, and/or a DACA student, we have many support services and staff on hand to help. Please visit http://www.compton.edu/studentservices/financialaid/ab540/ for more information.

Financial Aid, Scholarships, Pell Grants:

Financial Aid, Scholarships, & Pell Grants: Struggling to pay for tuition, books, or other costs associated with going to college? If so, Compton College has financial aid, scholarships, and other financial assistance solutions to help pay the bills so you can focus on class. For more information about how to maximize your financial aid and scholarship opportunities, please make an appointment with a financial aid counselor at 310-900-1600, ext. 2935, or visit Financial Aid online at

http://www.compton.edu/studentservices/financialaid/

EOPS & CARE:

Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) is a program that is designed to assist low-income and educationally disadvantaged students achieve their educational and career goals at the Compton College. EOPS encourages the enrollment, retention, graduation, and transfer of students who are challenged by language, social, economic, and educational disadvantages. It provides eligible students with various services.

Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) is a state-funded program designed to provide educational and career services and activities for the academically  under-prepared students receiving cash aid assistance. 

Find out more and see if you qualify for these services at: https://www.compton.edu/studentservices/eops/