Support Programs

California Work Opportunity And Responsibility To Kids (CalWORKs)

Student Services & Administration Building 1600, Room 1668

(925) 424-1459

www.laspositascollege.edu/calworks

The CalWORKs Program provides students currently receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash aid with coordinated student support services including, but not limited to, counseling, work-study, childcare, and self-advocacy. The goal is to help students achieve long-term self-sufficiency.

Career Center

Student Services & Administration Building 1600, Room 1604

(925) 424-1487

www.laspositascollege.edu/careercenter

The Career Center helps students select a major or educational goal that aligns with their professional interests. Students receive assistance with cover letters and resumes, learn interview techniques, and referrals to internships and employment opportunities through job fairs at the College.

Cooperative Agencies Resources For Education (CARE)

Student Services & Administration Building 1600, Room 1668

(925) 424-1598

www.laspositascollege.edu/eops/care.php

The CARE Program serves Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) students who are single head of household receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash aid with a child under the age of 14. CARE provides students with counseling, peer support, resource information, advocacy, and other support services with the goal to help students achieve long-term self-sufficiency.

Disabled Student Programs & Services (DSPS)

Student Services & Administration Building 1600, Room 1615,

(925) 424-1510

www.laspositascollege.edu/dsps/index.php

The DSPS Program supports and encourages students with a disability to attain their educational goals. Accessibility in classes, campus facilities, and all educational services is the primary objective. DSPS strives to ensure that each student is afforded the opportunity to have a successful and enriching experience while attending the College.

Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS)

Student Services & Administration Building 1600, Room 1668

(925) 424-1598

www.laspositascollege.edu/eops/

The EOPS Program assists low income and educationally disadvantaged students to achieve their educational and career goals. EOPS is a support program available for the full-time student who can benefit from a variety of extra services that promote academic success and personal growth. 

Student Health & Wellness Center

Building 1700, Room 1701

(925) 424-1830

www.laspositascollege.edu/healthcenter

The Student Health & Wellness Center provides medical, behavioral and mental health, and public health professionals to provide high quality integrated healthcare services that promote the physical and psychological well-being of students, treats minor health issues, help navigate the healthcare and insurance systems, and strives to empower students to have a healthy and successful academic experience at the College.

Student Life

Student Services & Administration Building 1600, Room 1643

(925) 424-1494

www.laspositascollege.edu/students

Student Life provides the administrative support for the Las Positas College Student Government (LPCSG), the Inter-Club Council (ICC), and over 30 active student clubs and organizations. Student Life helps host events on-campus events and programs including, but not limited to, guest speakers, food pantry/distribution, campfires, and other social events.

Transfer Center

Student Services & Administration Building 1600, Room 1604

(925) 424-1423

www.laspositascollege.edu/transfercenter

The Transfer Center assists students seeking to transfer to a four-year college or university. The College provides guarantee admission to various California State University (CSU) campuses, University of California (UC) campuses, and private in state and out-of-state private/ independent colleges to students who meet specific requirements.

Veterans First Program

Building 1300, Room 1310

(925) 424-1571

www.laspositascollege.edu/veterans/index.php

The Veterans First Program provides support services to those who have served in the armed forces, those currently serving in the armed forces, and also dependents and spouses of Veterans. The Veterans First Program is primarily responsible for the administration of Veterans educational benefits and provides other resources and referrals, such as career planning, financial aid, transition counseling services, and other needed services for returning Veterans.