Rio Hondo College

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Primary Address

3600 Workman Mill Rd.
Whittier, CA 90601

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Contact Info

(562) 692-0921
JLara@riohondo.edu
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As a comprehensive community college, Rio Hondo offers many career-technical programs, such as nursing, fire and police academies, automotive and alternative fuels, a complete transfer curriculum and basic skills courses and services. The College also offers a rich complement of community service programs on campus and at satellite locations.

Rio Hondo College Contacts Directory

Rio Hondo College provides resources and programs to meet the diverse needs of its students.

Financial Aid

Grants, scholarships, loans and more

Find out how to save money with financial aid options, like grants, scholarships, and loans to help pay for your education.

Donald Gordon

Financial Aid Director

(562) 463-3370
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Transfer Center

Counseling, resources, and support

Preparing students to transfer to participating four-year colleges and universities.

Jose Lara

Counselor

JLara@riohondo.edu
(562) 692-0921
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Career Education

Providing career training courses, certificates and direct pathways to employment.

Bridgette M. Hernandez

Dean of Career and Workforce Education

bmhernandez@riohondo.edu
(562) 463-7368
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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.

jperea@riohondo.edu
(562) 908-3427
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COLLEGE CORPS

Meaningful opportunities to help fund your education

You can join thousands of other college students across the state in making a difference in your community while receiving hands-on training, and earning up to $10,000 to help pay for college. Learn more and apply now.

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Foster Youth Services

NextUp - For Foster Youth Student Success

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

guardianscholars@riohondo.edu
(562) 908-3435
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Undocumented, AB 540 eligible student resources and services

Resources for Dreamer Students

Giving answers and support to undocumented students of all nationalities and backgrounds.

dreamers@riohondo.edu
(562) 463-7063
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VETERANS RESOURCE CENTER

For Military Connected Students

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

veteranscenter@riohondo.edu
(562) 463-3117
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Wherever you are in life, we support you.

California Community Colleges help all types of students reach their goals.

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High school students

It's a perfect time to start thinking about what you want to study. You can even get a head start on college and enroll in community college classes while still in high school. Ask your counselor for help matching your interests with a major and career path to select the classes you need.

Community College Students

If you plan to continue your studies at a four-year university, schedule an appointment with a counselor at your college's transfer center. Create a step-by-step plan to meet your educational goals on your timeline.

Veterans

Community college helps returning veterans make a smooth and affordable transition from military service into the highly competitive job market. Military service may even qualify you to earn credit for prior learning.

Foster Youth

Every community college campus has a foster youth liaison to help support students throughout their educational journey. And, with the NextUp program, the colleges also offer eligible current and former foster youth support and services that could include help with books, transportation, tutoring, housing and more.

Rio Hondo College offers more than a degree. They offer a path to the life you want.

Choose your own future

Take control of your life by enrolling in a California community college today.
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