JOIN US AT HANCOCK! Dear High School Graduate,

Congratulations! I have fantastic news to share with you and your family: you are guaranteed admission at Allan Hancock College and can attend full-time for your first year absolutely TUITION FREE! The Hancock Promise is designed to help you achieve your educational and career goals!

The Hancock Promise is open to all students We realize that right now, you probably feel a little who enroll at Allan Hancock College immediately uncertain about your future. The COVID-19 public after graduating from a high school located in the health emergency has changed many things, but Allan Hancock Joint Community College District. two things it cannot change are your ability to Students who are home-schooled or completed successfully deal with unprecedented challenges their GED through a local adult education program and our unwavering commitment to help you within the district (GED and HiSET graduates) are successfully transition to college. also eligible regardless of income, age, academic Your college education is one of the most standing, or residency status. important investments you can make to improve As an Allan Hancock College Promise student, your future earning power and life-time income. you will receive: The Hancock Promise is here to assist you as you complete your first year of college. • Priority registration for classes • Dozens of degree and certificate programs to Complete all of the steps in the checklist choose from on pages 3 & 4 to ensure your eligibility. If you have any questions, please email • Dedicated academic counseling support [email protected], • Additional financial support to assist with or call us at 1-805-347-7550. transportation, books, and food • Access to emergency aid funds College is a big first step, but you’ve got this! Remember to make the right choice by making • The option to obtain an associate degree for Allan Hancock College your first choice. guaranteed transfer into the California State University system to complete a four-year With Bulldog pride, bachelor’s degree

Kevin G. Walthers, Ph.D. Superintendent/President Table of Contents

What can Hancock Do for You?...... 2

The Future is Promising!...... 3

The Hancock Promise Checklist...... 4 - 5

Frequently Asked Questions...... 6

Hear from Our Students...... 7

2020-21 Promise Student Calendar...... 8 - 9

Allan Hancock College Student Resources ...... 10

We’ve Gone Remote! Contact Information...... 11

Student Support Services and Special Programs...... 12 - 14

Student Success Workshops...... 15

Services to Explore...... 16 - 23

Free Printing...... 23

Santa Maria Campus Map...... 24

Lompoc Campus Map...... 25

1 WHAT CAN HANCOCK DO FOR YOU?

Associate Degrees for Transfer = 21 Guarantee CSU admission

Career Technical 32 Education programs Nearly

degrees and 150 certificates offered

Transfers each year to 450 UC/CSU schools

intercollegiate men’s and 14 women’s varsity sports

2 THE FUTURE IS PROMISING! The Hancock Promise provides local high school graduates with a year of free tuition at Allan Hancock College! The Promise is ELIGIBILITY open to all students who enroll at Hancock REQUIREMENTS immediately after graduating from a high school located in the Allan Hancock Joint • Enroll at Hancock immediately after Community College District. Students who graduating from a high school locat- are home-schooled or completed their GED ed within the district (Includes public, through a local adult education program charter, private or home schools) within the district (GED and HiSET graduates) • Complete financial aid applications are also eligible. • Register for a minimum of 12 units in both fall and spring semesters at BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS INCLUDE: Hancock • More than $1,200 in tuition and fees during • Maintain a 2.0 grade point average in first year at Allan Hancock College the fall in order to be eligible for the Promise in the spring semester • Early registration for classes • Complete one English and one math • Personalized counseling for academic class during the first year at AHC if success required by the program of study • Free tutoring and other academic support services 3 THE HANCOCK PROMISE The Hancock Promise provides all graduates from high schools within the Allan Hancock Joint Community College District with the opportunity to get their first year FREE of tuition.*

COMPLETE THE ONLINE ADMISSION APPLICATION Starting October 1, 2019 Visit www.hancockcollege.edu and select Apply to Hancock. Select summer 2020.

To complete the application, you will need:  A copy of your current high school transcript. Placement for math and English is based on high school GPA.  Your Social Security Number or permanent resident card. If you don’t have either, leave this section of the application blank.  An email address. If your parents don’t have an email address, they can sign up at yahoo.com or gmail.com. Check your email for your student ID number (H#) and your username. Be sure to keep it in a safe place. This number will be used throughout your time at Hancock.

DOWNLOAD THE HANCOCK PROMISE APP Starting October 1, 2019 Download The Hancock Promise app to your Apple or Android phone to keep track of your progress.  Open the app and follow the instructions to set up your username and password. You will need your name, student ID number (H#), and your date of birth.  Check the app for updates on your progress, important due dates, and other information to help you complete your Hancock Promise steps.  Have questions? Read the app FAQs or use the app to contact Hancock by phone at 1-805-347-7550 or email [email protected].

COMPLETE THE ONLINE FAFSA OR DREAM ACT APPLICATION Starting October 1, 2019 Attend a Cash for College event to receive help with financial aid forms. Dates are listed on the back. To complete the FAFSA, visit www.fafsa.gov AHC school code: 001111 To complete the CA Dream Act, visit https://dream.csac.ca.gov

To complete information on these applications you will need:  2018 tax return.  Student’s personal email address.  Know your Social Security Number, if you have one.  Parents’/legal guardians’ email address.  Parents’/legal guardians’ birthdate.

Please double-check the My Financial Aid section in your myHancock student portal to see if you have any “unsatisfied requirements”; if so, click on the link and follow the instructions. Questions about applying for financial aid? Please call Financial Aid at 1-805-922-6966 ext. 3200.

COMPLETE THE ONLINE ORIENTATION October 1, 2019

Visit www.hancockcollege.edu and select myHancock. In the Student portal you will find the link to Online Orientation. 4 *All Hancock Promise steps must be completed no later than the start of fall 2020. ATTEND A “LAUNCH TO COLLEGE” EVENT StartingStarting February February 2020 2021 Each high school will have a designated “Launch to College” day. Students will come to AHC and finish all the Promise steps. VisitDates your are highlisted school’s below. counseling team for more information and to sign up. Visit your high school’s counseling team for more information and to sign up.

Congratulations! You have completed steps 1-5. You are now a Hancock Promise student!

REGISTER FOR CLASSES StartingStarting May May 4, 4, 2020 2021 Now that you’re a Promise student, it’s time to register for summer or fall classes.  Check your Hancock Promise award by logging into your myHancock student portal.  Go to your My Financial Aid section, select Financial Aid Award, and then select Financial Aid to check for additional requirements.  WhenWhen youyou register,register, havehave youryour firstfirst semestersemester educationeducation planplan availableavailable (can(can bebe foundfound inin DegreeWorks).DegreeWorks).  YouYou mustmust registerregister forfor atat leastleast 1212 unitsunits eacheach semester,semester, bothboth fallfall andand spring.spring.  YouYou mustmust completecomplete oneone EnglishEnglish andand oneone mathmath classclass duringduring thethe firstfirst yearyear ifif requiredrequired byby thethe programprogram ofof study.study. Questions about registration? CallCall AdmissionsAdmissions && RecordsRecords atat 1-805-922-69661-805-922-6966 ext.ext. 3248.3248.

Complete by COMPLETE A comprehensive STUDENT EDUCATION PLAN (SEP) OctoberOctober 2020 2021 An SEP is a semester-by-semester plan in DegreeWorks listing all courses you will need to complete in order to reach your educational goal. To schedule your SEP appointment, call Counseling at 1-805-922-6966 ext. 3293.

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What is the Hancock Promise? I’m not a citizen of the United States. I was eligible but didn’t sign up for the Do I qualify? Promise originally. I went to another The Hancock Promise provides any local college in the fall, can I register as a student who completes their high school Undocumented students, whether AB540- Promise student at AHC in the spring? education within the Allan Hancock Joint eligible or not, are eligible for the AHC Community College District (AHJCC) with the Promise, as long as they graduate from a Unforunately, no. The Hancock Promise is opportunity to get their first year of tuition district high school and immediately enroll only for first-time college students. free at Allan Hancock College. Qualified at AHC. What is the deadline to apply? students will not have to pay tuition or lab I’m getting other scholarships. and class fees. You must complete the checklist by August Do I qualify? to start fall classes as a Promise student. What specifically does the Hancock Yes, you still qualify. Any other scholarships You will need to complete steps 1-5 by May Promise pay for? will complement the Promise. Please contact in order to receive priority registration for The Hancock Promise will cover tuition the Financial Aid office for more information summer and fall classes. Registration for (at least 12 units/semester), health fee at 1-805-922-6966 ext. 3200. both terms begins in May. ($20/semester), Student Center fee ($10/ How soon after high school graduation Do Promise students receive priority semester), course materials fees, and the must I enroll? Are there any exceptions? registration? When is priority registration Student Representative fee ($1/semester). for Promise students? The Promise saves each student more than You must enroll at AHC for the summer or fall $1,200. It does not include books, school semester immediately following graduation Yes, Promise students receive priority supplies, or the parking permit fee. from high school or the equivalent. If entering registration at AHC, which means they get to military service or missionary service directly sign up for classes earlier than the majority Where does the funding for the Hancock out of high school, please contact us at of other students. See list of registration Promise come from? [email protected]. dates to find out when you can register. Funding for the Hancock Promise comes How many units do I need to take each Are the summer and winter sessions entirely from private donations from regular (fall/spring) semester? What if the included? generous members of the community. program I’m participating in is designed to Yes. The Promise covers the cost of tuition What if I attended high school in the be part-time? and fees for up to 30 units in the academic AHJCC District, but transferred out of the You must complete at least 12 units at AHC year, which runs from the summer district before graduation? Do I qualify? each semester for a total of 24 units in an immediately after high school graduation to Unfortunately, the Promise only applies to academic year. Exceptions may be made in the following May. students who graduated from a high school some cases. I live in southern San Luis Obispo County within the district. Are there any GPA requirements? (Arroyo Grande/Nipomo), can I still qualify I didn’t graduate from high school. for the Hancock Promise? There are no requirements on your incoming Instead, I have my GED/went to adult high high school GPA. However, students must While your tuition and fees at Hancock may school/passed the California High School maintain a 2.0 GPA during the fall semester at not be covered by the Hancock Promise, Proficiency Exam in the AHJCC District. Do AHC in order to qualify as a Promise student there is still an opportunity to have it I qualify? during the following spring semester. taken care of through different financial Yes, you qualify. As long as you completed aid opportunities available at Hancock. I’m not a senior this school year. Will I be high school within the district during the After completion of the FAFSA and other able to get the Promise in the future? academic year and immediately completed financial aid applications (California your AHC application, you are eligible. Yes! The Promise is made possible by Promise, Pell Grant, FA Scholarships and generous gifts from the community to the EOPS), high school graduates may still find I was home schooled. Do I qualify? Allan Hancock College Foundation. The their enrollment fees and tuition covered. Yes, you qualify. As long as you completed foundation established the Hancock Promise Enrollment in Allan Hancock College can be high school within the district during the Endowment Fund so that the Hancock affordable and feasible for everyone. Please academic year and immediately completed Promise will be around for future generations contact the Financial Aid office for more your AHC application, you are eligible. So of high school graduates in the Allan information at 1-805-922-6966 ext. 3200. are students who completed a GED through Hancock Joint Community College District. a local adult education program within the district (GED and HiSET graduates).

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7 2020-21 PROMISE STUDENT CALENDAR FOR FIRST-TIME STUDENTS

AUGUST 2020 NOVEMBER 2020

AUG Hancock Hello Welcome Event Priority registration for 11 NOV AUG 2-6 winter/spring classes begins 13 Summer grades finalized for Promise Students

AUG 17 Fall & term 1 classes begin* Allan Hancock College Foundation NOV 4 Scholarship applications opens SEPTEMBER 2020 for 2021-2022

SEP NOV Registration for winter/spring Credit, 7 Labor Day - COLLEGE CLOSED 7 Community Ed and Noncredit begins

Make an appointment with a counselor NOV Veterans Day - COLLEGE CLOSED SEP for a comprehensive Student Education 11 1-31 Plan (SEPC) (due by October 31) NOV Thanksgiving break - 26-28 1-805-922-6966 ext. 3293 COLLEGE CLOSED

Submit your 2021-2022 FAFSA or CDAA for OCTOBER 2020 NOV 1-30 next year (due by March 2, 2021) 1-805-922-6966, ext. 3200 OCT Last day to submit appeals to 2 counseling for fall & term 2 classes** DECEMBER 2020 OCT Term 1 classes end DEC 7 3 Fall & term 2 classes end OCT

8-9 Term 1 classes final exams DEC Last day to submit appeals to counseling OCT 4 for winter classes** 12 Term 2 classes begin* DEC Term 2 final exams OCT Online class search for Spring 2021 is 4-5 26 DEC available in the MyHancock portal 4-10 Fall final exams

DEC Make an appointment with a counselor 14 Winter classes begin* OCT for a Comprehensive Student Education DEC 1-31 24,25, Winter holiday - COLLEGE CLOSED Plan (SEPC) (due by October 31) 31 1-805-922-6966 ext. 3293 Submit your 2021-2022 FAFSA DEC 1-31 or CDAA for next year OCT Submit your 2021-2022 FAFSA or CDAA (due by March 2, 2021) 1-31 for next year (due by March 2, 2021) 8 MAR JANUARY 2021 11-12 Term 3 final exams

JAN MAR Last day to submit appeals to counseling 1 Winter holiday - COLLEGE CLOSED 12 for spring & term 4 classes** JAN Fall grades finalized (grades available 4 MAR through MyHancock portal - January 11) 15-20 Spring Recess - no classes

MAR JAN Last day to submit appeals to counseling 19 Spring holiday - COLLEGE CLOSED 8 for spring & term 3 classes** MAR 22 Term 4 classes begin* JAN Winter classes end 13 APRIL 2021 JAN 14 Winter classes final exams APR Last day to file application for spring 15 JAN Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - 2021 degrees/certificates 18 COLLEGE CLOSED Complete Comprehensive Student JAN APR 19 Spring & term 3 classes begin* 1-30 Education Plan before end of the academic year Winter grades finalized JAN 22 (grades available through MyHancock MAY 2021

portal - January 29) MAY 12 Spring & term 4 classes end JAN Submit your 2021-2022 FAFSA or CDAA MAY 1-31 for next year (due by March 2, 2021) 13-15 Term 4 final exams

MAY FEBRUARY 2021 13-19 Spring final exams

MAY Allan Hancock College Foundation FEB Last day to file applications for spring 20 Scholarship Banquet 11 2020-21 AA-T and AS-T degree MAY FEB Commencement 12-13 Lincoln Day - COLLEGE CLOSED 21 MAY FEB 31 Memorial Day - COLLEGE CLOSED 15 Washington Day - COLLEGE CLOSED

FEB Submit your 2021-2022 FAFSA or CDAA JUNE 2021 1-28 for next year (due by March 2, 2021) Spring semester grades finalized JUNE MARCH 2021 2 (grades available through MyHancock portal - June 9) Last day to apply for FAFSA/CDAA for the MAR 2 2021-2022 year to be considered for CA State Grants (CalGrant, etc.)

MAR 10 Term 3 classes end

Counseling: 1-805-922-6966 ext. 3293 Financial Aid: 1-805-922-6966 ext. 3200 | www.fafsa.gov and www.dream.csac.ca.gov *Last day to withdraw from a course varies - please review the online class search for all specific course deadlines. **Course appeals are available for extenuating circumstances for course registration. Please contact the Counseling Office for additional information. 9 ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE STUDENT RESOURCES hancockcollege.edu/covid | 1-805-922-6966 ext. 3887

Access the college’s COVID-19 Updates page for updates from the college, FAQs and student support resources, including:

• Laptop lending program • Food resources • Calculator lending program • Library programs including textbook lending and • Books for Bulldogs – book lending program research assistance • Emergency relief • Financial aid assistance

10 Student Services Phone Extensions

Admissions & Records: Career Center: NextUP (Foster Youth Services) 1-805-922-6966 ext. 3248 1-805-922-6966 ext. 3546 Program: 1-805-922-6966 ext. 3623 Academic Resource Center Cashiering: Math Center 1-805-922-6966 ext. 3260 1-805-922-6966 ext. 3270 1-805-922-6966 ext. 3463 Counseling: Basic Needs: 1-805-922-6966 ext. 3293 Promise Program: 1-805-922-6966 ext. 3011 1-805-922-6966 ext. 3267 Dream Center Bookstore 1-805-922-6966 ext.3177 Student Activities & Outreach: 1-805-922-2391 1-805-922-6966 ext. 3229 EOPS: CAN/TRIO: 1-805-922-6966 ext. 3623 Student Services: 1-805-922-6966 ext. 3434 1-805-922-6966 ext. 3214 1-805-922-6966 ext. 3650 Cal-SOAP: Financial Aid: Technical Support 1-805-922-6966 ext. 3710 1-805-922-6966 ext. 3200 bit.ly/AHCTechSupport CalWORKs: Learning Assistance Program Tutorial Center 1-805-922-6966 ext. 3260 1-805-922-6966 ext. 3868 (LAP): 1-805-922-6966 ext. 3274 University Transfer Center: CARE Program: Library 1-805-922-6966 ext. 3293 1-805-922-6966 ext. 3623 1-805-922-6966 ext. 3322 11 DID YOU KNOW?

THE CAREER CENTER provides a variety of services, THE WRITING CENTER offers free one-on-one writing including resume and cover letter assistance, interview preparation via support at all stages of the writing process for reading and writing a mock interview room, an open computer lab, and a career closet with assignments for any class. Assistance is available for all levels of free professional business attire. For more information, call 1-805-922- writing and free workshops which focus on writing skills that can be 6966 ext. 3374 or visit www.hancockcollege.edu/careers. applied to writing assignments in all classes. For more information, call 1-805-922-6966 ext. 3501 or visit www.hancockcollege.edu/writing. THE TUTORIAL CENTER offers free on-site group and one- on-one tutoring in most academic subjects. For more information, call THE MATH CENTER offers free assistance in math. The 1-805-922-6966 ext. 3260 or visit www.hancockcollege.edu/tutoring. Math Center offers many resources, including one-on-one and/or drop in tutoring by their staff of instructors and student tutors; a place THE LIBRARY has a course reserves book collection where you to student individually or in small groups; in-house loan of current can check out textbooks for your classes. In addition, the library is open textbooks and solutions manuals; a library of supplemental books seven days a week (except on breaks and holidays) and open until 10 and videos for check out; computers for mathematical purposes; p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. For more information, call 1-805 922- calculators, both in-house loans and semester rentals; and handouts on 6966 ext. 3322 or visit www.hancockcollege.edu/library. math topics. For more information, call 1-805-922-6966 ext. 3463 or visit www.hancockcollege.edu/mathcenter. THE UNIVERSITY TRANSFER CENTER (UTC) offers free trips to universities every semester. Sign up on Transfer FINANCIAL AID FAFSA or Dream Act application needs to be Thursdays or contact the UTC at 1-805-922-6966 ext. 3363 or visit www. resubmitted each academic year. That means if you are planning on hancockcollege.edu/utc. enrolling at AHC or a transfer college/university in the summer 2020, fall 2020 or spring 2021 semesters, you need to resubmit your FAFSA or Dream Act application for the 2020-2021 year. The priority filing date to offers LEARNING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LAP) be considered for California State Grants such as CAL Grants is March equal opportunity and access to students with disabilities through 2, 2020. AHC is committed to assisting you in completing your FAFSA/ necessary accommodations, instruction, assessment, counseling and Dream Act application. AHC will be hosting a Cash for College event on advocacy. They support students by providing a variety of direct support Saturday, February 29, 2020 from 9am-4pm on the main campus. For services, specialized instruction, and advocacy. For more information, more information, call 1-805-922-6966 ext. 3200 or call 1-805-922-6966-3274 or visit www.hancockcollege.edu/lap. visit www.hancockcollege.edu/financial_aid. Learn more about the Hancock Promise at 12www.hancockcollege.edu/promise STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Basic Needs Program Cashier Services The Basic Needs Program helps students who face a basic The district cashiering staff accepts payments for registration, necessity insecurity. The purpose of the program is to serve student parking (cash, check or third-party contract), clay sales, students who may be experiencing food insecurity, housing fees and staff parking. They assist students with questions insecurity, and other emergency or crisis situations. All of these regarding Bank Mobil refund process, Non-Resident Tuition areas play a crucial role in the students mental and physical well- payment plans and student accounts. being; the Basic Needs Program helps the students to best focus Santa Maria campus: ext. 3270 | Lompoc Valley Center: ext. 5200 their attention on their academic success. [email protected] Santa Maria campus: ext. 3011 [email protected] Children’s Center Lab Schools The children’s center lab schools are diverse programs that provide Beyond Barriers: Transitions to Life, College, early care and education for children of Allan Hancock College and Career students, as well as staff, faculty, and some community members. Beyond Barriers is designed specifically to serve the needs of The Santa Maria Orfalea lab school serves children ages three currently and formerly incarcerated reentry students. Participants months to five years and the Lompoc Valley Children’s Center receive assistance with transitioning into campus culture and serves toddlers to preschool-age children. Both centers serve as academic life; are directed to skill development opportunities; classroom lab sites for early childhood education studies students. participate in life and career planning; are eligible for paid and Santa Maria campus: ext. 3567 | Lompoc Valley Center: ext. 5050 unpaid jobs; and are supported throughout their efforts to obtain [email protected] college and career success. Resources and support services are available to participants, including tutoring and mentoring Extended Opportunity Programs and Services services. The program partners with campus clubs such as Beyond Incarceration Greater Education (B.I.G.E.) and the Men’s (EOPS) Support Group. The mission of the EOPS program is to assist educationally and economically disadvantaged eligible students in achieving their Santa Maria campus: ext. 3878 educational and career goals by providing access to over-and- [email protected] above support services and resources such as counseling, tutoring, peer advising, and book or cash grants. Santa Maria campus: ext.3214 | Lompoc Valley Center: ext. 5249 [email protected] 13 Language Lab placement (per Assembly Bill 705), orientation, educational planning, counseling (academic, career and personal), and follow- The Language Lab offers students the opportunity to practice up services. and refine their language skills. Staff provide tutoring, additional language instruction, and technical advice to students studying Santa Maria campus: ext. 3293 | Lompoc Valley Center: ext. 5374 English as a second language (ESL). Additionally, students are [email protected] able to attend language workshops, access course materials, and utilize computer-assisted language technologies. Noncredit Counseling Santa Maria campus: ext. 3228 The mission of Noncredit Counseling is to help students in [email protected] adult basic education, noncredit English as a second language, citizenship, and short-term vocational skills classes navigate Learning Assistance Program (LAP) the educational systems of the college from admission through completion of their educational goals. The program provides The Learning Assistance Program is committed to providing equal a range of services including orientation, assessment and opportunity and access to students with disabilities through placement, counseling (academic, career, and personal), advising, necessary accommodations, instruction, assessment, counseling, student educational planning, and follow-up services. and advocacy. The purpose is to assist students by providing a Santa Maria campus: ext. 3740 variety of direct support services, specialized instruction, and [email protected] advocacy. Santa Maria campus: ext. 3274 | Lompoc Valley Center: ext. 5274 Testing Center [email protected] The Testing Center provides GED and HiSET testing, California Math Center Educator Credentialing Assessments, and many other web-based tests and/or exams. The Math Center provides free math tutoring on a drop-in basis Santa Maria campus: ext. 3364 and accommodates both individual and group study. The center [email protected] offers resources and materials such as calculators, computers, textbooks, manuals and video lectures. Tutorial Center Santa Maria campus: ext. 3463 [email protected] The Tutorial Center provides free, on-site, group and one-on-one tutoring in most academic subjects to all Allan Hancock College Men’s Support Group students. Students are tutored by peers who are recommended by an instructor and received an A or B in the subject(s) they are The Men’s Support group is facilitated by male faculty counselors tutoring. In addition, free online tutoring is available for most who are trained to assist in exploring men’s issues, such as subjects. college success skills, careers and job placement, parenting Santa Maria campus: ext. 3260 | Lompoc Valley Center: ext. 5223 and relationships, self-motivation, culture and identity, and [email protected] stress management. The goal of this group is to help male students increase their completion rate at Allan Hancock College. Participants will benefit from book vouchers, field trips, school Writing Center supplies, gas cards, community and comradery, and mentoring. The Writing Center provides one-on-one writing support to all Santa Maria campus: ext. 3634 AHC students for any reading and writing assignment. The goal [email protected] is to help students become more skillful and confident writers. The Writing Center also offers writing skills workshops, support PUENTE Project materials, computers for students to work on writing assignments, and support to faculty. The PUENTE Project is an academic, counseling, and mentoring Santa Maria campus: ext.3501 program of support for students to build the skills necessary for [email protected] success in both academic and career goals while at Allan Hancock College. Students enrolled in the PUENTE project work closely with their counselor, English instructor, and mentor to prepare to transfer to four-year colleges and universities. The project focuses on Latino literature and culture, but is open to all students. Santa Maria campus: ext. 3634 [email protected] Student Equity and Achievement Program (SEAP) Counseling The mission of the Counseling department is to support the educational objectives of the college to enhance each student’s academic, career, and personal growth. The department promotes increased awareness and appreciation of a complex world through access to a culturally diverse staff with professional training, knowledge, and skills. The Counseling department provides individual student support, including math and English 14 STUDENT SUCCESS WORKSHOPS TIME MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP The Counseling department has developed this workshop to help students enrich their time management skills. The workshop will provide students with tools and guidance and learn how to use their time more effectively. In addition, this workshop will cover common obstacles to effective time management that will help students assess their won time and priorities.

HANCOCK NURSING WORKSHOP During the nursing workshops you will learn about our CNA, LVN, and RN requirements. This includes, prerequisites, application deadlines, AHC graduation requirements, the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) requirements, and nursing priority registration. This workshop is intended for all students interested in AHC’s nursing program. Prior to attending the workshop, students are required to complete an AHC admission application. In addition, students will receive an abbreviated Student Education Plan.

STUDY SKILLS WORKSHOP PATHWAYS TO A BACHELOR’S The Counseling department has developed this workshop to help students develop/improve their study skills. The workshop will also OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (BSN) provide an activity that focuses on self-awareness and how it may WORKSHOP relate to study styles/habits. By attending this workshop, students will Interested in transferring to a BSN program? Attend this workshop and learn strategies to perform better and be successful in and out of the learn more about the following routes to a BSN program: classroom. • Basic Nursing or Pre Licensure program GRADES MATTER WORKSHOP • LVN to BSN • ADN (RN) to BSN The Counseling department has developed this workshop to help students understand his/her academic and/or progress standing. In addition, you will learn about common prerequisites, CSU and UC Students will learn strategies to get back on track and regain general education requirements, admission application deadlines, and good standing with the college. The workshop will also cover the TEAS testing. consequences of being on probation such as unit limitation, financial aid eligibility, and priority registration. Students who receive a probation email notification are strongly encouraged to attend the workshop.

Access online workshops at www.hancockcollege.edu/counseling/workshops.php 15 FINANCIAL AID SOME THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

• Do not assume you don’t qualify for financial aid. In fact, Check your financial aid status online with one out of two applicants receives financial assistance. myHancock! • Applying for financial aid is free! Simply complete the form online at www.fafsa.gov Don’t wait in line or on the phone to check your financial aid status. Do it online! • For maximum financial award, apply by March 2 of every year. You can still apply after that date and anytime Check what is needed to complete your file or to see what throughout the year. you have been awarded. • Types of Financial Aid: Check your status online at: Grants: funds for college, based on financial need, that www.hancockcollege.edu/finaid/index.php: do not require repayment. 1. Click “myHancock” tab on the upper right Loans: money borrowed at a low interest rate that requires repayment after leaving college or falling below 2. Log on and click “Student” under Menu half-time enrollment. 3. On the “Students” page you will see your financial aid Scholarships: funds for college that do not require requirements, financial aid awards, and other important repayment. financial aid information. California College Promise Grant (formerly known as BOG Fee Waiver): waives your enrollment fees at a For additional information, please contact the California community college. Financial Aid office at 1-805-922-6966 ext. 3200 or email: [email protected] Once you’ve qualified for the California College Promise Grant, you must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher and complete more than 50 percent of you coursework in order to avoid losing it.

EOPS-Extended Opportunity Programs and Services The mission of the EOPS, CARE, NextUp, & CalWORKs programs is to minimize barriers and to assist educationally and economically disadvantaged eligible students in achieving their educational and career goals by providing access to “over and above” support services and college resources.

ACADEMIC/CAREER SERVICES CARE PROGRAM • Counseling & advisement • Assist eligible single parents • Assistance with priority registration • Free school supplies • Career & transfer planning • Assistance with transportation and food • Computer lab & free printing • Caps and gowns for graduating students • Tutoring • Child care/Educational grant • Single-parent specific workshops FINANCIAL SERVICES • Assistance with the financial aid process NEXTUP PROGRAM • Book/cash grant • Assist eligible current/former foster youth • Scholarships • Free school supplies • Sponsorships to educational activities/conferences • Educational grant • UC/CSU application fee waivers • Caps and gowns for graduating students • www.hancockcollege.edu/finaid/index/php • Foster youth specific events/workshops • University/cultural fieldtrips PERSONAL SUPPORT • AHC/EOPS new student orientation CalWORKs (California Work Opportunity and • Peer advising Responsibility to Kids) • Access to support services The CalWORKs program provides an array of support services to students receiving CalWORKs (cash aid assistance). Services may include priority registration, free tutoring, counseling, work study, school supplies and more. Students are referred by the Department of Social Services to pursue education and training. For more information on EOPS/CARE/NextUp services: Santa Maria campus, building A (Student Services building), Lompoc Valley Center, building 1, Room 103 Room 201 (Second Floor) 1-805-735-3366 ext. 5206 or email 1-805-922-6966 ext. 3214 [email protected] 16 www.hancockcollege.edu/eops www.facebook.com/AHCEOPS Veteran Success Center (VSC) The Veteran Success Center is the heart of the college’s veteran community. The center provides essential information and services and serves as a gathering place for student-veterans to connect and socialize. Veterans from all branches of service are welcome and can expect to receive professional, courteous, and compassionate support as they pursue their educational and vocational goals at Allan Hancock College.

The Veteran Success Center is located in the Mechanics Student Center in Room G-101. 1-805-922-6966 ext. 3925 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

THE PUENTE PROJECT is a national program • Are matched with a professional from the community, who that helps increase the number of educationally- will share their knowledge and experience. This will provide underserved students who enroll in four-year colleges mentorship opportunities. and universities, earn degrees, and return to the • Experience cultural activities, assist the community, and community as leaders and mentors for succeeding develop leadership skills. generations. The Puente Project is open to all students. • Meet frequently with the Puente counselor to develop and PUENTE ELIGIBILITY: monitor a student education plan and for personal/career • Eligible for English 101 with 112 counseling. • Plan to transfer to a university • Take educational field trips to universities each year and • Make a one-year commitment to attend an annual statewide Puente student conference. all Puente Project components If you are interested in learning more or participating in • Minimum 2.0 GPA the Puente Project, please contact the Puente counselor: STUDENTS OF THIS PROGRAM: Ricardo A. Navarrette [email protected] • Take English course with a curricular focus on Latino literature and experience. 1-805-922-6966, ext. 3634 • Take personal development courses that focus on student success and career exploration.

17 CAN COLLEGE ACHIEVEMENT NOW

CAN BENEFITS Academic Support: As a CAN-TRIO Scholar, you will receive • Academic Counseling individualized assistance through an intense • Organized Study Groups & Tutoring • Assistance with selecting classes and creating a monitoring system. You will be supported in Student Education Plan (SEP) reaching your educational and career goals, and in • Specialized Student Success Workshops identifying a successful path towards graduation • University Transfer Guidance, and/or transfer. Support & Recognition • Career & Leadership Development Activities CAN STATS • Campus & Cultural Field Trips • Priority Registration for classes • 94% of CAN-TRIO Scholars are in good academic standing. Financial Support: • 92% of CAN Scholars persist from one year to • Assistance with Scholarship Searches, Applications & Opportunities the next. • Book loans • 49% of CAN Scholars receive an Associate’s • Free Printing degree/certificate AND transfer WITHIN four • Laptop Lending Program years. • Calculator Lending Program • 71% of CAN Scholars receive an Associate’s Support System: degree or certificate WITHIN four years. • Social Outings (compared to 36% among all AHC students and • Peer Coaching • Community/Staff Mentoring Program 32% at peer institutions – 2016-2017 data) • CAN Club Participation • Welcoming, Friendly, & Dedicated CAN Study Center PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS To be eligible for CAN you must be a U.S. Citizen Santa Maria Campus or permanent resident, and you must meet at Student Services, building A, room 211 least one of the following criteria: 800 S College Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93454 1. First-generation college student 1-805-922-6966 ext. 3434 (neither parent has a bachelor’s degree) or email: [email protected] 2. Low income (determined by federal guidelines) 3. Have a verifiable disability (e.g.– physical, learning, etc.)

18 Allan Hancock College Career Center

CAREER CAREER CAREER SPECIAL READINESS READINESS READINESS EVENTS SERVICES PROGRAMS COUNSELING

Internships Career Readiness Career Counselors Hancock Handshake The Career Center helps Academy (CRA) Expert career counselors Career Center staff work with to place students in paid CRA is a 12-week, intensive provide an array of career local businesses and college or unpaid internship hands-on training program counseling support services faculty to host industry-specific opportunities. Students gain focused on 21st century in face-to-face, small group, hiring events targeting CTE valuable work experience while employability skills. The CRA and classroom instruction. students. These events are applying classroom lessons. is co-facilitated with help This comprehensive planning targeted to meet workforce from area business & industry process serves as a bridge demands and employment Job Referrals leaders. connecting academics and needs in Northern Santa Barbara Career Center staff collaborate careers. County. with faculty and industry SkillsUSA Student Club recruiters to connect students SkillsUSA is a national Career Exploration Partnership Advisory with career opportunities as organization focused on In addition to career Committee Meetings they become available. Champions at Work. AHC assessments and Career The Career Center hosts advisory SkillsUSA students are Cruising software, Career committee meetings focused Readiness Workshops encouraged to participate Center staff provide exploration on identifying the needs of Participants meet in individual, and further build career and resources and support to business in an effort to provide small group or classroom leadership skills. students upon their request. improvement to educational workshops to learn resume opportunities. writing, interview techniques, Cooperative Work Career Assessments and Dress 4 Success at the Experience (CWE) Typing tests, personality Career Exploration Day Career Center lab. Internships inventories, and emotional Career Exploration Day brings CWE internships combine a intelligence tests are just together more than 130 business Career & Alumni Connect student’s academic and career a few of the career tools and industry representatives and Career Center staff partners interests with productive work offered at the Career Center. thousands of junior high, high with industry members experience. Students earn These tools are offered school, and college-age students to invite employers to transferable college credit while online on the Career Center who attend workshops to learn connect with students and working in full- or part-time jobs website and in the Career more about local industries. alumni on campus through or unpaid/volunteer positions. Center lab. Appointments classroom presentations, are recommended but are Career Readiness breakout sessions, career Junior Day not required. Walk-ins are Digital Badges demonstrations, and speed High school Career Technical welcome. recruiting events called Education (CTE) classes visit Ready, Set, Go! the Santa Maria campus to CTE Career Coaching meet with instructors, career Career counselors regularly Career Closet counselors, and Career meet with CTE students before, The Associated Student Body Center staff to learn about during, and after their scheduled Government (ASBG) and the CTE programs at the college. CTE class. This hybrid approach Career Center have established Students also receive career allows counselors to directly the Career Closet. The Career readiness training during their impact the students learning Closet offers new and gently half-day visit. environment. used professional business attire for interviews at no cost to students in need. Interested students can receive more information regarding the program at the Career Center.

19 LUNCH LOCKER FOOD SHARE BECAUSE WE CARE

Students can pick up non-perishable food and fresh produce while supplies last. If there is a need between the weekly Food Share Please check the website for the most Because We Care, students can receive non-perishable up-to-date times and days food Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.

SANTA MARIA CAMPUS LOMPOC VALLEY CENTER SANTA MARIA CAMPUS LOMPOC VALLEY CENTER 8 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Student 8 a.m.-12 p.m. in Room 2-116 Drive through in front of building D Thursdays at 2:30 p.m. outside of Activities and Outreach office on Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. building 1. inside the Mechanics Bank Student Center (Room G105)

Food is provided by the Santa Barbara County Foodbank and the Allan Hancock College Foundation and is available to all hancockcollege.edu/foodshare/index.php Allan Hancock College students.

Questions? Santa Maria campus: Lompoc Valley Center: Student Activities and Outreach Christine Grelck, Coordinator 1-805-922-6966 ext. 3229 1-805-735-3366 ext. 5215 www.hancockcollege.edu

Need business apparel for an upcoming job interview or career-related event? The Allan Hancock College Career Closet can outfit you for success. Students are encouraged to keep all CAREER items of clothing — all free of charge!

Students can choose from a variety of CLOSET professional attire, including: Dress for success! • Men’s business suits and professional attire • Women’s business and professional attire • Men’s and women’s accessories • Assorted footwear

Hours of Operation are by appointment only

Contact the AHC Career Specialist: 1-805-922-6966, ext. 3374 Appointments will be Tuesday or Thursday, between 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Visit www.hancockcollege.edu/careers

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CAREER CENTER 20 Resources for Undocumented Students

Announcement, updates, and resources for AB 540 and other undocumented students are available on the Allan Hancock College website, under College Resources www.hancockcollege.edu/dream

For more information, questions, or concerns contact any member of the Undocu Support Working Group. We are here with you.

Cynthia Diaz Lucerito Salgado Counselor Noncredit Counseling Coordinator [email protected] [email protected] Dayana Zepeda Mayra Morales Noncredit Counselor Noncredit Counselor [email protected] [email protected] Gemma Garcia Mayte Solis Student Success Retention Specialist, Aim to Dream Center Coordinator & Co-advisor to Dream Club Dream Club Advisor [email protected] [email protected] Josie Cabanas Raul Aldama Coordinator, Admissions & Records Financial Aid Specialist [email protected] [email protected] Juanita Tuan Victoria “Tori” Rivas EOPS Counselor AIM/BSI Office Technician [email protected] [email protected]

LOCAL AND REGIONAL SUPPORT

Aim to Dream Center Central Coast Coalition for Undocumented located in Room K11, Allan Hancock College Student Success Santa Maria campus and Room 2-111 at the www.ccc-uss.org Lompoc Valley Center. The Central Coast Coalition for Undocumented Student Success (CCC-USS) is comprised of faculty and staff from Allan Hancock College Dream Club Allan Hancock College; Cal Poly, SLO; and Cuesta College. They are dedicated to creating and sustaining a support The mission of the student-led Dream Club is to promote system for students who are AB540/undocumented and available resources at Allan Hancock College to those ensuring educational equity for all students. who meet the requirements for AB540 status, advocate for their interests, and provide financial assistance to those who receive limited assistance from the college AB 540 Coalition of Santa Barbara County due to their migrant status. www.ab540coalition.org Group of local educators from public schools, IMPORTA of Santa Barbara community organizations, parents, and students. The www.importasb.org mission is to create social change by empowering AB540 IMPORTA is a nonprofit organization authorized by the students, parents, and allies with the information and U.S. Justice Department to represent and provide legal tools necessary to access higher education counsel for low-income immigrants

NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS United We Dream Unitedwedream.org United We Dream is the largest immigrant youth-led organization in the nation. Their powerful, nonpartisan network is made up of more than 100,000 immigrant youth and allies and 55 affiliate organizations in 26 states. They organize and advocate for the dignity and fair treatment of immigrant youth and families, regardless of immigration status 21 TRANSFER INFORMATION

The University Transfer Center (UTC) assists students in The Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) all aspects of their transfer process: from researching and visiting universities to developing a personalized course program offers California community college plan that best meets their needs and maximizes university students guaranteed admission to the admission opportunities. The UTC also provides workshops following universities: and personalized support to assist students with completing UC Davis university applications, understanding financial aid and UC Irvine clarifying the major/career related questions that typically UC Merced arise during the transfer process. UC Santa Barbara Associate in Arts Transfer Degree (AA-T) and Associate UC Santa Cruz in Science Transfer Degree (AS-T) offer Hancock students UC Riverside guaranteed transfer pathways into the California State Brandman University University system. Students who earn transfer degrees University of LaVerne (at VAFB) are guaranteed admission to the CSU system with junior Northern Arizona University standing. Arizona State University Transfer degrees include: It’s important to stay up-to-date with important transfer related information and reminders. Contact the University Transfer Center for information and Administration Of Justice Kinesiology to schedule an appointment with a counselor. Anthropology Mathematics 1-805-922-6966 ext. 3363 Business Administration Physics www.hancockcollege.edu/utc Chemistry Political Science Communication Studies Psychology FOLLOW US ON: Computer Science Sociology Early Childhood Spanish Education Studio Arts Elementary Education Dietetics & Nutrition @AHCUniversityTransferCenter English Theatre Arts History @AHC_UTC @AHC_UTC

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