Student Parents and Family Resources
Explore resources for our student-parent community. We’re here to support your personal and academic goals!
Students with dependents under 18 now qualify for priority registration:
Student Parent Priority Registration
Visit the Financial Aid Office to explore tuition, fee, and supply assistance. Many students qualify to have costs fully covered. Complete the FAFSA or CA Dream Act before enrolling, or stop by Financial Aid in Building A for help.
Santa Maria Campus
Building A-101, First Floor Student Services
805-922-6966 ext. 3200
Lompoc Valley Campus
Building 1, Administration
805-922-6966 ext. 5251
The Orfalea Children's Center Lab School
Located in Building I, the lab school provides quality care for children ages 3 months to 5 years. Early Childhood Studies students assist credentialed staff in creating a learning environment that supports social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth.
Hours
Fall & Spring: Mon–Fri, 7:45 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Summer: Mon–Thu, 7:45 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Visit the Orfalea Lab School webpage for application, eligibility, and fee information.
Questions: Contact Director Maria Suarez at maria.suarez@hancockcollege.edu.
Children's Resource & Referral of Santa Barbara County
Offers education, financial assistance, referrals, and support for families and caregivers.
124 Carmen Lane, Suite C, Santa Maria, CA 93458
805-925-7071
CalFresh – Nutrition assistance for low-income students and families.
Learn about eligibility or visit Basic Needs (G101) for help applying. Call 805-922-6966 ext. 3927.
Women, Infants & Children (WIC) – Provides food, health referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant/postpartum
women, infants, and children under 5.
Find WIC Office Locations
Bulldog Essentials Food Pantry
All enrolled students may visit twice a week for dried goods and fresh produce. Student
ID required.
Santa Maria Campus: Building J, Room 100
Hours:
Mon–Tue: 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Wed–Thu: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Fri: Closed
Lompoc Valley Campus: Food distribution every Thursday, 2:30 p.m. (outside Building 2)
Food Bank of Santa Barbara County
Find food distribution sites and community resources.
Food Distributions
A private, comfortable space for students and employees to nurse or express milk. Located in Building A, Room A-405.
Room Resources:
- Couches
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Sink
Access Help:
VP of Student Services Office, Bldg. A-213 | 805-922-6966 ext. 3338
Human Resources, Bldg. B-205 | 805-922-6966 ext. 3650
CCAMPIS Program – Child Care Access Means Parents in School.
- Offers no-cost or low-cost childcare for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
- Provides academic and personal support through campus and community services.
- Gives Early Childhood Studies students practicum experience.
- Engages families in literacy and healthy development activities.
- Twilight Childcare: Summer (M–Th, 5:45–9:15 p.m.), Fall/Spring (M–Th, 6:15–9:45 p.m.).
- Provides research-based materials to support early literacy at home.
Visit the CCAMPIS webpage or contact Anakela Francisco, Enrollment Coordinator: 805-922-6966 ext. 3580, anakela.francisco@hancockcollege.edu.
Student-parents with dependent children under 18 qualify for priority registration.
Allan Hancock College partners with Santa Maria Regional Transit (SMRT) to provide free bus passes for enrolled students.
Visit Transportation in Basic Needs for help with the SMRT app or bus passes to Lompoc and San Luis Obispo. Questions: Basic Needs Office (G-101) | 805-922-6966 ext. 3927.