Let me just tell you how awesome your school is. From the president to the staff to the dean to the instructors, every person on campus is here to help you succeed and meet your educational goals. The following resources might be helpful for you. Please reach out to any or all of these resources if and when you need.
Start on this page and find links to everything you might need help with. Or access this Spring 2022 Student Support Guide.
Use this application for any Covid-related financial needs that are affecting you. Please let me know if you need any help with this application. I would love nothing more than to help you get money so you can succeed in college!!
"The Campus Assessment, Resources and Education (CARE) Team is committed to taking a holistic approach to help our students succeed while addressing any challenges they may be experiencing to meet their basic needs such as food, housing, transportation, mental health, childcare, legal aid, etc. On-campus and off-campus resources are often provided to students to help meet their short-term and long-term needs with the goal of improving the outcomes of their academic and personal success."
"LGBTQIA+ Equity works diligently to ensure the inclusion of the LGBTQIA+ community at MiraCosta College. We strive to be an affirming force for individuals of all identities, and a resource for information and support about gender and sexual orientation. Serving all members of the MiraCosta community - students, faculty, staff, and alums - we aim to build a strong presence on campus and cultivate a sense of connection among the LGBTQIA+ community. We do this through the creation of educational, cultural, and social events."
"MiraCosta College welcomes students or prospective students to self-identify as an individual with a disability. The Student Accessibility Services (SAS) office supports students who experience a variety of disabilities, including but not limited to the following; acquired brain injury, ADHD or ADD, autism spectrum, blind or low vision, Deaf or hard of hearing, intellectual disability, learning disability, mental health disability, physical disability, other temporary or chronic health conditions & disabilities."
"Consultants and coaches will all be available to provide feedback and speech support. Coaches will also be able to help with our grammar, reading, and scholarship and transfer services. It's all online now. Oh, and if you prefer sending your paper and getting video feedback like we've offered for years, that's available too. We even added a 3rd way to reach us, one-on-one Zoom appointments. Visit our Online Live FAQs page for more information."
"Veterans Services, located in Building T100 on the Oceanside Campus, provides a place for military affiliated students to find resources on VA educational benefits, MiraCosta Student Services, and community organizations that are dedicated to assisting veterans and their family members. In addition, students can process paperwork and get their courses certified for GI Bill® benefits, including Montgomery and Post 9/11 GI Bill®, Vocational Rehabilitation and Chapter 35-Dependent Education Assistance."
"The food pantry provides food assistance and referrals to students experiencing food insecurity; any student who is currently enrolled at MiraCosta College qualifies for the support. The support consists of either a snack or entrée items. Typical food pantry items consist of canned goods (pasta, vegetables, beans, tuna, soups, and fruit), granola bars, crackers, and snack-like items."