Basic Needs
Notice of Basic Needs Office Closure
The Basic Needs Office will be closed from Monday, December 23, 2024, through Monday, January 6, 2025. During this time, all Basic Needs requests will not be processed. Services will resume on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. The CC Marketplace will re-open on Tuesday, January 21.
If you have any urgent needs, please check out our additional resources for immediate needs. We look forward to assisting you in the new year!
Our Vision
Cerro Coso Community College Basic Needs Center strives to support students to be successful by ensuring their basic needs are met through resources, access, and advocacy. Basic needs include access to nutritious foods, mental and physical healthcare, technology, transportation, and more. Having one's basic needs met has a direct impact on the academic performance, mental health, physical health, and holistic well-being of our students.
Basic Needs Program
- Use the link below and complete the form to connect with support.
- After you complete the form, a staff member will contact the student to provide information and resources.
Submit a Basic Needs application today!
Contact Us
- Location: CC Marketplace (in the Student Center, IWV)
- Phone: (760) 384-6370
- Hours:
- Closed during the Summer
Our Staff
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Bachman | Dean, Enrollment and Retention | kathryn.bachman@cerrocoso.edu | (760) 384-6153 |
| Lorena Moreno | Program Coordinator, Basic Needs | lorena.moreno@cerrocoso.edu | (760) 384-6370 |
