Student Parents at VVC

Being a student parent is hard work. You're not doing it alone

 

This page connects you to money, childcare, food, housing, and people on campus who can help. Most of these resources are free, and many are available today. If you have a child under 18 and you're enrolled at VVC, this is your starting point.

A Note on Eligibility: To receive direct care, funding, or ongoing support from our on-campus services, you must be currently enrolled as a VVC student. However, even if you are not enrolled yet, we strongly encourage you to ask questions! Please reach out to any office listed below to learn how to get started or get help registering for classes.
 

I Need Help Right Now

  • General campus questions, login issues, or enrollment help? Contact Connect2Success at (760) 245-4271 or email info@vvc.edu for help navigating your MyVVC portal, registering, or finding the right campus resource.
  • Need food today? Visit the Thrive Resource Center in Building 51A/B/C, call ext. 2935, or email basic.needs@vvc.edu.
  • Housing crisis, mental health, or not sure where to start? Contact Wellness Services in Building 44, Room 103, call ext. 4401, or email wellnessservices@vvc.edu.
  • After hours or weekends? Dial 2-1-1 (free, 24/7) for shelter, food, and crisis resources across San Bernardino County.
  • Immediate danger? If you or someone with you is in immediate danger, call 911 or VVC Campus Police at (760) 245-4271 ext. 2555.
     

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Priority Registration

Paying for College

Childcare & Family

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SP Priority Registration

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SP Paying for College

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SP Childcare & Family

Tell VVC you're a parent and sign up for classes before almost everyone else — so you get times that work around your kids.

Grants you don't pay back. Aid is bigger than tuition — childcare, rent, gas, books too. Start with FAFSA or CADAA.

Childcare is often the biggest barrier — bigger than tuition. Find licensed childcare on and off campus and get help paying for it.

Food & Cash Aid

Taxes & Refunds

Housing & Wellness

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SP Food & Cash Aid

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SP Tax Credits & Refunds

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SP Housing & Wellness

CalFresh, CalWORKs, WIC, Medi-Cal. Lots of parents use these — applying online takes about 20 minutes.

Even if you don't owe taxes, you can still get this money. Many qualify for several credits at once — filing is free.

A stable home and a stable mind make school possible. Mental health, housing navigation, and crisis help start here.

Help Directory

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SP Help Directory

Helpful offices on campus and partner off campus, in one place. Save this page.