College of the Canyons

A²MEND

African American Male Education Network & Development

A²MEND focuses on mentoring and initiatives that increase the success of African American male students.

Anthony Morris

Ujima Scholars Counselor

BASIC NEEDS

Food, Housing, and Transportation

Get additional support to help remain focused on your education and your success. Find information on basic needs support services such as food pantries, housing, tutoring and transportation.

Student Resources and Basic Needs

Sarah Cox

Director, Basic Needs Center (BaNC)

Black Student Union (BSU)

On-campus Student Organization

BSU enlightens Black students with cultural ideologies, awareness and excellence while promoting practices that improve their educational experience and success.

Foster Youth Services

NextUp - For Foster Youth Student Success

Providing services and support for eligible current and former foster youth.

Native American Student Support & Success Program (NASSSP)

NASSSP - For Native American Student Success

Empowering Native American students throughout their educational journeys through a supportive community, culturally relevant resources and guidance. NASSSP helps students thrive academically and personally. With mentorship, academic advising, and culturally centered events, the program fosters a sense of belonging and connection, empowering students to achieve their educational and career goals.

Laurie Solis

NASSSP Director

Rising Scholars

For currently and formerly justice-involved students

Rising Scholars provides resources, academic guidance, and a supportive community to help currently and formerly justice-involved students succeed.

Jasmine Ruys

VETERANS RESOURCE CENTER

For Military Connected Students

Providing various types of aid, benefits and support for current servicemembers and veterans.