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Student Services
Under the EOPS umbrella, students who qualify are able to benefit from one added resource that is offered through our CARE Program. The program fosters students with CARE grants for childcare costs, transportation, book vouchers, and food grants.
For more information, please call EOPS/CARE 760.921.5402.
CALWORKS (CALIFORNIA WORK OPPORTUNITIES AND RESPONSIBILITY TO KIDS ACT)
We are a California Community College program serving CalWORKs students and their families by providing educational and career opportunities combined with an array of high-quality support services that enable students to complete their educational goals, find meaningful employment, and successfully transition into the workforce. Through collaboration and advocacy with our college and community partners, we prepare a segment of California’s work force by promoting the economic self-sufficiency of CalWORKs students through the attainment of a higher education.
For more information, please call CalWORKs 760.921.5514.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
The Associated Student Government of Palo Verde College governs student Affairs. Students may work with ASG officers and the advisor to form clubs and organizations to serve their interests. A copy of the Student Activities and Organizations Policy and Procedure is available in the Student Activities Center (CS 133). For students interested in forming new clubs for additional information call the ASG Office at 760.921.5519.
Students are encouraged to purchase ASG identification cards each semester. The ASG card fees are $10.00 for the semester and $18.00 for the year. Membership entitles you to a variety of discounts on campus and within the community.
YOUR EDUCATION
DEGREES & CERFIFICATES
Palo Verde College offers various options for your education. These include occupational degrees and certificates as well as programs that prepare students for transfer to 4-year colleges and universities
PROGRAM/ DECIPLINE
A.S DEGREE FOR TRANSFER (AST)
A.A DEGREE FOR TRANSFER (AAT)
A.S DEGREE
A.A. DEGREE
CERTIFICATES OF ACHEIVEMENT
CERTIFICATES OF CAREER PREPARATION
Agriculture
Alcohol & Drug Studies
American Sign Language
Arts & Humanities
Automotive Technology
Business & Technology
Child Development
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Building Construction Technology
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Business Management/ Administration
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Computer Information Systems
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Criminal Justice / Administration of Justice
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