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While the Bookstore accepts all major credit and debit cards, personal checks are not accepted. Students can purchase books online for in store pickup or home delivery at the Bookstore’s website, www.merrittshop.com. The website also lists current store hours and textbook information. The Bookstore is located in Building R, Room 101, and can be reached at
(510) 436-2438.
CalWORKs/MerrittWORKs: Merritt College works in collaboration with neighboring county social services departments (CalWORKs) for the purpose of helping families with dependent children to transition from receiving public assistance to becoming self-sufficient in the work force. The MerrittWORKs program provides case management services to students who are enrolled in classes and currently receiving aid for dependent children on an ongoing basis as they pursue their academic goals. Building R, 128; (510) 436-2469 or Merritt-calworks@peralta.edu .
Campus Security Services: Marina Security provides security services on this campus to assist students and staff. Security personnel are responsible for reporting and investigation of all emergency matters on campus. In case of Emergency call 911. Campus Security dispatch can be reached at call (510) 466-7236 or use the emergency blue light phones located through-out campus.
Cashier's Office (Bursar): At the Cashier’s Office, students can make payments related to enrollment fees, tuition and receive disbursement of checks. Other services include the sale of parking permits. The Cashier’s Office window is located in Building Q, Room 228. For information, call (510) 436-2406.
Centro Latino Services: This area is committed to providing support services to students from various ethnic, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds who desire to pursue higher education. While collaborating with other programs on campus and surrounding communities, Centro Latino focuses on outreach, recruitment, and retention of Chicano/Latino communities.
Building R, Room 105B; (510) 436-2529
Children’s Center: The Children’s Center provides childcare services to eligible students (working parents, enrolled in six or more units, or low-income families) on campus. The center provides professional care for children 3-5 years of age. The Children’s Center provides a safe, friendly, developmentally, age-appropriate environment for the children of students, staff and community members to grow and learn. the goals of the program are to offer a high-quality Center that permits children to discover and learn to become decision makers and problem solvers, to feel good about themselves, and to develop cognitive (thinking), language arts (talking), literacy (reading), social/ emotional (relationships), and physical development (moving and doing) skills. The Children’s Center is open Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. The Center follows the campus calendar and serves children during the fall and spring semesters. Children receive three cost-free meals per day. The fees for care are based on family size and gross monthly income. Services are free to eligible low-income, CalWORKs and TANF families. A registration process is required. Information regarding guidelines and application procedures is available at the Children’s Center located on campus (first building on left when entering from Campus drive).
For information, call (510) 436-2436.
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