Campus Resources
Once you are enrolled in classes seek out all the help and support you can get on campus. All students enrolled at Allan Hancock College have the right to access all on-campus services such as Tutorial Services, Health Services, Learning Assistance Program, and Counseling. However, here are just some campus resources that every AB 540 students should apply for, join, and utilize.
Financial Aid
Complete the California Dream Act application. This application must be renewed every year. Completing the CA Dream Act application allows eligible AB 540 students to receive state and institutional financial aid. Link to California Dream Act Application
Complete The California College Promise Grant (CCPG). If you are still in the process of completing the CA Dream Act, fill out the CCPG prior to enrolling in classes. AB 540 student are eligible to apply for CCPG and if you qualify your enrollment fees will be waived. That mean you won’t have to pay for your classes which typically cost approximately $100-200 per class. Link to apply online for the CCPG
Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS)
Santa Maria Campus, Building A, Room 201, Second Floor
Apply for EOPS. AB 540 students are eligible for this state funded program. Students in the EOPS program receive money to help pay for books, priority
registration, extra hours of tutoring, opportunities for free activities and trips,
and more.
Student Health Center & Bulldog Essentials (Food Pantry & Clothing Closet)
Santa Maria Campus, Building J
Feeling pressure and stress can be normal and will pass with time but if you have
been feeling sad, hopeless, anxious, or not yourself for two or more weeks, it may
be time to meet with a counselor. Visit Student Health Services and work with a counselor
to design an individualized plan and develop strategies to cope with your situation.
Students can meet with a counselor up to 10 times a semester.
In Building J-100 and J-101, our program provides students with fresh food, CalFresh support, free clothing, and hygiene resources. Visit Building J to learn more!
Noncredit Student Success and Support Program
Santa Maria Campus, Community Education, Building S
Assist students enrolled in adult basic education, noncredit English as a Second Language,
citizenship, and short-term vocational skills classes navigate the educational system
of the college from admissions until students reach their educational goals. The program
provides a range of bilingual services.
Book Lending Program
Books for Bulldogs is a free service that allows currently enrolled AHC students to borrow textbooks for an entire semester. To request a book, please go to the Books for Bulldogs website.
Hancock Scholarships
AHC Foundation Scholarship: This scholarship program allows a student to apply for various scholarships for Hancock Students by filling out a single application, usually available from November to February. AHC Foundation Scholarship
Emergency Grant
Emergency grants are available for AB-540 students who experience an emergency. These funds do not have to be paid back. Students may inquire and apply with the coordinator of the AIM to Dream center in G-101. Students are funded based on circumstances. The emergency grant is intended for extenuating housing related cost, food security, medical, dental, computer, and other unforeseen emergencies.
