Student Support Services - Week 6
No student is an island; no student stands alone. Whatever the problem, there’s a place to go for help on campus.
–Constance Staley, author of Focus on College Success.
MPC has a strong network of support programs where people are standing ready to help students with all kinds of issues. Whether you need help buying books, would like personal counseling, think you might need glasses, or even need groceries to get you by until your next payday, it’s likely that someone on campus can help. Visit the links below to learn about the services available to MPC students.
CalWORKS The California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program offers cash assistance, Medi-Cal and employment services to eligible California families who have children under age 19.
CARE The Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (C.A.R.E.) Program is designed to assist the single parent receiving public assistance.
Career Services Whether you are considering a career change or exploring the world of work for the first time, MPC’s Career Services can guide you through the process of career/life planning.
Child Development Center The MPC Child Development Center performs a dual purpose for the campus community: high quality child care for students' families and an outstanding laboratory training experience for child development majors.
Counseling Department The Counseling Department provides professional, trained counselors to assist students with educational planning as well as with career and personal issues.
EOPS Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) is a state-funded program that provides support services to California Community College students who are educationally and/or economically disadvantaged.
International Student Programs MPC maintains a year-round International Student Office that assists with academic and personal counseling, housing assistance, transfer placement and student activities.
Student Financial Services Student Financial Services at Monterey Peninsula College is committed to assisting students and their families to bridge the gap between their personal resources and the cost of attending college. We are ready to educate students, families and the community on understanding the steps involved in receiving financial assistance.
Student Health Services Student health services offers first aid and minor medical services, over the counter medicine, student health insurance forms and information, medical consultations by appointment, and more.
Supportive Services & Instruction MPC’s Supportive Services & Instruction offers academic counseling, specialized instruction and classroom accommodations to students with a verified disability. Based on a student’s academically related functional limitations, supports are provided to promote access to campus programs and activities.
TRiO programs The TRiO programs are federally funded educational opportunity outreach programs designed to motivate and support students from limited income and first-generation college backgrounds.
Re-entry and Multicultural Center The mission of this program is to empower female and male students by providing challenging, safe and supportive learning environments and services which support and enhance students' learning and educational goals. This program loans books to students, provides a food pantry for needy students, and provides coffee, tea, and bread during the day along with support and help with your questions.