Academic Counseling:
- Student Education Plan (SEP): Write description here. An SEP is created by the student and their counselor to outline the courses needed to reach their academic and career goals. Course Selection: Course selection includes general education requirements, major preparation, pre-requisite courses, and graduation requirements. It is customized to match individual academic, transfer and career goals.
- Transfer: Whether it’s to a CSU, UC, out-of-state or independent school, we can help you plan and take the next big step in your academic journey. Selecting the appropriate courses is critical as you prepare to transfer. Major/Program: A specific area of study that a student chooses to focus on to earn a degree or certificate. The major or program outlines the set of courses and requirements needed to gain specialized knowledge and skills in that field.
Career Counseling: Counselors will provide you with tools to assist you in making career decisions and to help plan ways to help you achieve your goals. For most students this means exploration of career options as well as learning which fouryear colleges and universities will have the programs you want so that you can complete your educational goals.
University Transfer Counseling: Counseling staff will help you obtain information about transferring to other institutions. Articulation agreements from other colleges and universities are available (refer to ASSIST for current articulation agreements at www.assist.org). For specific information on the requirements for transfer, you should refer to the online catalog of the college or university you are considering.
Extended Opportunity Program and Services (EOPS)
EOPS is designed to provide educational support services to economically and educationally disadvantaged students. Each of the counselors are mentors who are specialized and well-trained to provide students with resources, guidance, leadership, and comfort level to reach their full potential.
A student wishing to enter into the EOPS program must meet the following criteria: (1) meet the California residency criteria, (2) be educationally disadvantaged, (3) not have completed more than 70 units of degree applicable course work in any combination of post secondary higher education, (4) all applicants must fully complete their financial aid application and qualify for a BOGW waiver A or B before entering the program, (5) the student must be enrolled in a minimum of twelve (12) units, unless prior enrolled in the DSPS Program, (6) all students must complete an application for the program, (7) if already in college, the student must be in good standing, and (8) EOPS can only provide services to students within the Palo Verde College District.
EOPS Will Assist Eligible Students by Providing Such Services as:
- College Orientation
- Priority Registration Assistance
- Financial Assistance
- Book Services
- CARE Services for eligible students
- Career Information
- Community Service Referrals
- Assistance in transferring to four-year Colleges and Universities
- Scholarship Assistance
- Education Planning
For additional information and details of the program, please see a counselor or schedule an appointment by contacting the EOPS office.
Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE)
The CARE program will assist full-time PVC students who are welfaredependent single heads of household seeking a viable alternative to continued public assistance while they acquire the education, training and marketable skills needed to transition from welfare-dependency to employment and eventually self-sufficiency. CARE can only provide services to students within the Palo Verde College District.
EOPS/CARE Eligibility Requirements:
- Low income and eligible for California Promise Grant A or B
- Educationally disadvantaged or academically under-prepared
- Complete the EOPS Mutual Responsibility Contract
- Enrolled as a full-time student in a vocational certificate, associate degree or transfer program
- At least 18 years of age
- Single head of household (one-parent CalWORKs assistance unit)
- Have one child under 14 years of age at the time of acceptance into CARE
- Current recipient of TANF/CalWORKs cash aid for themselves or their child(ren)
- Important safety net offered to students who head a one-parent welfare family, meet EOPS/CARE eligibility criteria, but are otherwise ineligible for college CalWORKs and county TANF/CalWORKs cash aid and subsidiary services, because they:
- Have exceeded the 60 month lifetime time limit for TANF/CalWORKs
- Are sanctioned by CalWORKs; or
- Are otherwise ineligible to receive TANF/CalWORKs cash aid for themselves, but whose child(ren) continue to receive cash aid.
CARE students may also be awarded supplemental grants, services and allowances to pay for educationallyrelated expenses, child care, transportation, textbooks and supplies not offered by other resources to strengthen their retention, persistence, graduation and transfer rates.
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Real Opportunities for Foster Youth
Program eligibility Requirements
- In foster care on or after 13th birthday
- Under age 26 at start of academic year when first enrolls in program
- Enrolled in classes (including non credit classes) or ed plan designed for subsequent enrollment in 9 units
- NO OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Things to know
- Students who were in foster care in another state are eligible.
- Dual Enrollment students are eligible.
Purpose of this program offers eligible current and former foster youth students with support and services that include:
- Academic supplies
- Laptops
- Priority registration assistance
- Financial assistance
- Book Services
- Transportation Assistance
- Career Information
- Community Service Referrals
- Assistance in transferring to four-year Universities
- Scholarship assistance
- Meal assistance
- Child Care Assistance
California Work Opportunities and Responsibilities to Kids (CALWORKS)
Current CalWORKs/Cash Aid recipients (formerly called AFDC/GAIN or TANF recipients) may be eligible for job assistance and child care services while enrolled in college and during a period of transition to work. CalWORKs students are encouraged to participate in advising, financial aid, and all areas of matriculation. Details are available in the CalWORKs office or the web at www.paloverde.edu.
Eligibility:
Must be enrolled in classes at PVC
Must be a Cash Aid recipient (for yourself and your child)
Must have children under the age of 18
Must be in good standing with the College
May not be sanctioned by the County
Services Provided but not limited to:
Priority Registration
On-Campus Referrals/Community Referrals
Child Care services
Books
Educational Supplies
Work Study
Job Placement
Monthly workshops to develop skills to become self sufficient
Disabled Student Program and Services (DSPS)
The Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSP&S) is a categorically funded program designed to assist those students with physical, psychological, or learning disabilities. Services are offered to help students circumvent their functional limitations and become active, productive members of the college community. The program emphasizes independence and self-reliance while providing the support necessary for individuals to achieve their goals.
The DSP&S program is open to any student who have a verifiable physical, psychological, or learning disability, either temporary or permanent, which causes one or more educational limitations.
Funds Are Used to Provide a Wide Range of Services, Including, but Not Limited to:
- Peer-counseling
- Priority registration
- Test-taking accommodations
- Interpreters
- Campus-community liaison
- Notetakers
- Tutors
- Academic/specialized counseling
- On-campus transportation
- Adaptive equipment
- Tape recorders
TRIO Student Support Services Disabilities (SSSD)
TRIO Student Support Services Disabilities is an outreach and student services programs designed to identify and provide services for students with disabilities who are low-income individuals and/or first-generation college students, to progress through the academic pipeline. TRIO SSSD provides opportunities for academic development, assists students with basic college requirements, and serves to motivate students toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. The goal of SSS is to increase the college retention and graduation rates of its participants and help students make the transition from one level of higher education to the next.
For more information, please stop by the DSP&S Office or call 760.921.5489
Palo Verde College Child Development Center
The Palo Verde College Child Development Center is located at 141 S. 2nd St. . The Center operates 12 months a year, Monday-Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
The Center operates on a non-discriminatory basis and gives equal treatment and access to services without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and/or religion.
The Child Development Center follows the eligibility and need criteria established by the Department of Education California State Preschool Program Contract Terms and Conditions. Enrollment priority is first given to Children who are identified as at risk of abuse, neglect or exploitation by a qualified agency, then to families who are experiencing homelessness. The program will then enroll children based on the families need. Need criteria include; parents who are employed, seeking employment, engaged in vocational training leading directly to recognized trade, paraprofession or profession, engaged in an educational program for English language learners or to attain a high school diploma or general education development certificate, seeking permanent housing for family stability; or incapacitated.
The Child Development Center is designed to help children develop and grow socially, emotionally, physically and cognitively through the preschool years.
Part-Time Employment
Part-time jobs such as tutors, clerks, student aides, and others, are available for students. Federal work study and EOPS work study are available for qualified students. See the Financial Aid office or EOPS office for details.
For non-work study positions, contact area supervisors or coordinators.
Emergency Treatment
Palo Verde College does not have a Student Health Service and is not able to provide medical services to students. Basic first aid supplies are available in the Administrative Services and Student Services offices. Some special provisions for students with disabilities may be received through the DSP&S office (for additional information, please call (760) 921-5489).
Students will be asked to provide emergency information at the time of registration. The college will refer students to local emergency medical facilities and notify the person designated in the emergency information. Minors cannot be treated at local hospitals without prior approval of a parent or legal guardian.
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