El Centro

El Centro, your one-stop bilingual resource center is dedicated to Chicanx/Latinx and low-income student success.

We provide:

Bilingual (Spanish/English) student support services

Academic, career, and personal Counseling

Financial Aid Advising

Peer Support with applying to Chabot, registering for classes, completing forms, and navigating online platforms.

"Fresh Market" Pop-Up

Free Printing

Study Lounge & Computer Lab

Hours of Operation

We are open for in-person services to answer general questions, help apply to Chabot, register for classes, and/or provide technical support (e.g. Zonemail, Canvas, DegreeWorks).

The office wil be CLOSED on:

December 23, 2024 - January 1, 2025 - Winter Recess

Our Fall 2024 hours are:

Day	In-Person
Monday	9am-5pm
Tuesday	9am-7pm
Wednesday	9am-5pm
Thursday	9am-5pm
Friday	8:30am-1 pm Closed: 8:30am-11:15am

*Hours are subject to change without notice

Academic & Career Counseling

We have 1-hour bilingual counseling appointments available to help you select the classes needed to take to stay on track and complete your academic/career goals. Appointments can be scheduled by calling or visiting El Centro.

Availability:

Drop-in Counseling Hours will return January 2025.

Financial Aid Advising

Appointments

30-minute appointments provide one-on-one, personalized financial aid support for more complex or time-intensive needs. Appointments can be scheduled by calling or visiting El Centro.

Examples of Appointment Topics:

Step-by-step assistance with completing FAFSA or CADAA applications.
Guidance on Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) appeals.
In-depth review and explanation of financial aid packages, including Cal Grant, Pell Grant, and other awards.
Resolving issues on your financial aid application.

Drop-In Hours

Drop-ins are designed for quick questions or immediate assistance. These sessions are shorter and operate on a first-come, first-served basis.

Examples of Drop-In Topics: