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
El Centro Services
Housing Assistance Food Assistance Financial Assistance
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Eligibility
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Basic Needs Mini Grants
(Credit Students Only)
$200 per semester for transportation, hygiene, diapers, clothing 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
