Student Services

The core purpose of LASC's Career Pathways & Jobs Center (Career Center) is to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and insight in career development, professional development, and employment processes.

Noncredit Adult & Continuing Education Services Center, also called the NACES Center, can help you get ahead! We have classes that can prepare you for college-level courses in English and math, build your computer skills, study towards becoming a United States citizen, and help you feel more confident in speaking English, from among other classes.

CalWORKs gives cash aid and employment services along with other benefits to families in need. GAIN program offers employment-related services CalWORKs members. Find out if you qualify!

CARE program brings additional benefits to Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) students who are parenting, receiving CalWORKs /TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) benefits, and are working towards getting a degree, transferring to a four-year university, or getting their credentials.

Talk with our attentive academic counselors about your educational and life goals so they can help you create a pathway to succeed. They can also help you choose a career based on your interests and abilities.

We provide equal access to education to all students. If you have a disability, visit DSPS so we can provide services and accommodations for you to help you succeed in your educational, professional, and life goals.

If you are undocumented, the DRC can provide you and your family with information, support services, and resources to ensure you have the ability to pursue your educational and professional goals.

If you are a middle school or high school student who wants to go to college after you graduate high school, LASC’s Educational Talent Search (ETS) program can help make your transition from high school to college smooth and successful. Learn more.

EOPS has great resources and support services for full-time students who need extra assistance financially, in learning, and/or in speaking and understanding English. CARE offers even more services to EOPS students who are single parents. See if you are eligible!

Gateways understand that students may encounter barriers such as homelessness or housing insecurity along their academic journey. Please know that they are here for you and look forward to supporting you during difficult times. Learn more here

If you are a former foster youth and are between 17-30 years-old, you can receive extra support services and can apply for scholarships for additional resources to help you succeed.

It’s important to us that you stay healthy! So we have an on-campus Health Center for you to take care of many of your health and mental health needs! Take a look at all we offer!

If you are coming from another country and want to start or continue your college education at LASC, welcome!.

If you are a current or former foster youth and you want to attend college, this program should be one of your first stops.

LASC’s promise to you is that any first-time, full-time college student can attend LASC tuition-free. Learn more here.

The Puente Project is a national award-winning transfer readiness program co-sponsored by the University of California and the California Community College Chancellor's Office.

Looking to transfer to a CSU, UC, or four-year institution after graduating from LASC? The Transfer Center can help! Meet with university representatives, receive specific transfer counseling, get assistance with your applications, and learn about guaranteed transfer agreements we have with other colleges.

Learn about the many programs we have that help first-generation college students, students who qualify for financial aid, and students with disabilities succeed in college.

If you are the first person in your family to go to college, can qualify for financial aid (FAFSA), and/or have a disability, the TRIO Scholars program can provide you resources and support to help you achieve your academic goals!

If you want to go into allied health or STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) career, TRIO STEM Scholars program is designed to give you extra support to help you thrive as a student at LASC.

LASC’s Umoja Community is a statewide program supporting Black and other historically underrepresented students who want to go to a four-year college or university to get the support services needed to realize their goals.

We provide a wide array of resources and support services for our veterans. Check out our Veteran Lounge, computer workstations, individual academic counseling, application assistant, workshops, and much more.