El Centro
El Centro is Gavilan College’s one-stop support center for students and community members. While open to all students, the center particularly targets students and community members who identify as Chicanx/Latinx. El Centro's equity-oriented services include housing, food, and financial assistance through local partnerships with basic-needs services. Find a list of El Centro's services below!
Submit for Fall Services: Basic Needs Referral
Due to high demand, El Centro has paused disbursements of housing assistance, mini-grants, Target, and gas cards, as we’ve reached our budget capacity for fall 2024. However, we remain committed to supporting students by connecting them to available county and college resources.
El Centro Services
Housing Assistance Food Assistance Financial Assistance
El Centro Eligibility
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Eligibility
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Basic Needs Mini Grants
(Credit Students Only)
$200 per semester for transportation or basic needs.
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All students requesting these basic needs services must:
Credit students must complete a FAFSA/CADDA application. Non-Credit students complete the Student Aid Index (SAI) Calculator.
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Gas & Hygiene Cards
(Non-Credit Students Only)
$100 gas and $100 Target card per term
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Meal Cards
$150 per month for eligible students. Referral Form not needed. Students pick up from Food Pantry.
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Housing Grants
The amount varies based on student need and available funding.
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Homeless Assistance
Case Management, Housing Referrals, Housing Grants, Hygiene Voucher to use within the Cosmetology Department, and more.
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Complete the Basic Needs Referral Form and meet with our Case Manager.
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Food Pantry
Daily Snacks, Weekly Family Bags, Food Distribution
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All students are eligible to receive pantry support. Check out the pantry webpage for more information and hours of operation.
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Financial Literacy
Workshops scheduled each term provided by community partners.
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All students are eligible to participate. Check out the financial assistance page for dates and times.
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Gavilan College Resources
Parent Resources UndocuScholar Resources Foster Youth Resources
