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Canada College., Student Services

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Canada College., Student Services

San Mateo County Community College District (SMCCCD)

Provides information about special programs at Canada College for minorities, women, low-income and disabled persons.

Description:

Provides information about and recruitment for special programs at Canada College. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) for eligible low-income students offers such assistance as tuition fee waiver and book grants, as well as counseling and tutoring. Disabled Student Services, designed to meet the academic and vocational needs of students with physical disabilities, provides services that include mobility assistance, academic counseling, interpreters, readers, tutors and special equipment. The Learning Disabilities Program offers individualized testing, evaluation, small classes and career planning assistance for the learning disabled student. The Adaptive Physical Education Program is a full adaptive exercise program for disabled students. CARE (Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education) provides child care services to eligible recipients as well as academic and vocational counseling, peer counseling, books, tutoring and child care. CalWorks for TANF families includes all of the above plus job placement and coaching. Financial aid is provided to all students meeting the state and/or federal guidelines in the form of loans, grants and/or workstudy. Other students must apply for the Pell grant or meet the state income standard to have their enrollment fees paid by the state. TRIO - Student Support Services is a program funded by the US Department of Education. Provides an academic, social and personal support system for students, assistance with basic college requirements and motivation toward a successful completion of their college education.

Location

Public Transit:

SAMTRANS stops on campus.
4200 Farm Hill Blvd., Building 8, Redwood City, CA 94061 37.447488 -122.2605591 Education

Service Options

Languages Spoken:

  • Mandarin
  • Persian
  • Spanish
  • Vietnamese

Accessibility Options:

  • Disabled Parking
  • Disabled Restroom
  • Elevator
  • Ramp
  • Wheelchair

Services

Fees:

$36 per unit for state residents. Cash, checks and credit cards accepted.

Audience:

Low-income persons, women, disabled persons, ethnic minorities

Eligibility:

Vary according to program

How to Apply:

Walk in during designated times, write or visit Web site: www.canadacollege.edu/admissions/howto.html.

Service Wait Estimate:

Some wait for counseling services.

Service Areas:

  • San Mateo County