Welcome to your Los Angeles Resource Hub!
Explore this page to access L.A.-specific resources to help you along your college journey. Here you will find information about:
- Mental Health Resources
- Low-cost Technology and support
- Financial Assistance
- Career Exploration & Employment
- Information about local colleges
- LA Organizations working for you!
For new information and resources, follow @lacash4college on Twitter or Instagram! DM our team if you have a specific question or an idea to talk about! Have tips, tricks, or resources that you want to share with other L.A. students? E-mail us at: hello@letsgotocollegeca.org so we can share it!
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Tips on studying schedule & managing your time
Tips on creating a learning space at home
Tips on online academic resources
Tips for staying connected with professors & campus resources
Low-cost internet & computer resources for students
Upcoming Workshops & Events!
FREE COMMUNITY COLLEGE – Learn more!
LA College Promise Free Info Sessions
January 7th or 14th
5:30PM – 6:30PM
Register here for English language
Register here for Spanish language
Open to Students, Families & Community Members – Free Tuition, Free Chromebook, Dedicated Academic Counseling & Success Coaching, and LACPWorks Employment Program!
Resources for Students
CAREER EXPLORATION & EMPLOYMENT
Find a local workforce center near you! – A citywide program that offers virtual and in-person jobs for youth 14-24. Gain skills and experiences you need to jumpstart your career.
If you live in the City of LA, sign up for Hire LA’s Youth – A citywide program that offers virtual and in-person jobs for youth 14-24. Gain skills and experiences you need to jumpstart your career.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Housing/Rental Support– Up to date information on rules and regulations and opportunities relating to renting and housing.
L.A. Cash for College webinars & workshops – Access virtual webinars and workshops on college and financial readiness, including FASFA completion workshops, career exploration panels, college life panels, and virtual college admissions tours.
LOCAL COLLEGES COVID-19 UPDATES
Check out these pages for up to date information on local college and universities COVID-19 response and efforts.
- Cal Poly Pomona (CPP)
- Cal State University Dominguez Hills (CSUDH)
- Cal State University Long Beach (CSULB)
- Cal State University Los Angeles (CSULA)
- Cal State University Northridge (CSUN)
- Los Angeles Community College District
- Loyola Marymount University (LMU)
- Mount St. Mary’s University (MSMU)
- Pepperdine University
- University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
- University of La Verne
- University of Southern California (USC)
MENTAL HEALTH
Free Headspace App subscription – for L.A. Country residents and students – Download the Headspace app and receive all of its services for free through the end of the year. Valid for those with addresses in LA County.
Wayfinder’s Mental Health Resources – Mental health services, such as counseling, for low-income youth, students, and adults in LA County
Wayfinder Family Services – Fact Sheet –Information about services such as medical, mental health, rehabilitation, and temporary housing offered to youth, students, and adults in LA County
It’s Okay To Not Be Okay: Youth Mental – LA Opportunity Youth Collaborative’s guide to mental health awareness and conditions with resources and information on where and how to seek help.
L.A. County Mental Health Resources – Local and nationwide resources for mental health and assistance.
Guide to Wellbeing Apps – A primer on apps designed to engage you in healthy activities like working out, meditation, and financial wellbeing.
TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE
Free Printing/ Laptop & Hotspot Rentals at LA Public Libraries – Information on services offered by LA County libraries such as technology rentals and free printing of school work and other documents.
Human-I-T: Purchase low-cost technology / Access low-cost internet / Get training on how to use your technology – Human-I-T programs and services are open to low-income students and families. Access low-cost technology and internet options and get training on using technology that helps you succeed.
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Meet Elsie Martinez, @academicgirlelsie ! Having earned her masters in Counseling in 2022, Elsie now dedicates herself to being a full time high school counselor. Her page serves as a community forum, allowing other Latinas in graduate school or those interested in pursuing grad school to stay connected online. Graduate school can be lonely, but it doesn’t have to be! Follow @academicgirlelsie to stay connected! #WomenMakingHistory #LatinasinHigherEd #WomensHistoryMonth #CACollegeCommunity #AcademicSuccess #StudentsCAN
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