2010-2011 student handbook - El Camino College Compton Center

year that are required for student status, as determined by El Camino College Compton
Center, and maintain a minimum grade point average. Progress will be reviewed at least
once each academic year and possibly after the summer term if the student attended at
least one of the mini sessions. Students should review the current Satisfactory Academic
Progress (SAP) policies in the Financial Aid Planner or on the Financial Aid website to
clearly understand these standards. Financial aid academic standards should not be confused
with the campus academic standards set forth by the office of the Vice President
for Academic Affairs. Both standards apply to all students even if the student has not
applied for financial aid.
Scholarships
These awards are granted to students who best fit the requirements established for each
scholarship. There are many scholarships of different kinds for students transferring to
baccalaureate institutions, as well as for those in residence at El Camino College Compton
Center. For a list of scholarships, information as to their requirements, and application
forms and deadlines, please contact the Financial Aid Office.
Federal & State Financial Assistance
The types of financial assistance listed below are based on financial need. Some are generally
available, while others are restricted to students in certain fields of study. Inquire at
the Financial Aid Office about other grants and loans that may be available.
• Pell Grant – This is the first element in a financial assistance package. The actual
amount is based on an “eligibility index number,” the cost of attendance, and the
number of units in which you are enrolled.
• Cal Grants – Cal Grant awards are state funded monetary grants given to California
residents to help pay for college expenses. The Cal Grant awards do not have to be
paid back.
• Federal Work Study – The purpose of this program is to stimulate and promote
the part-time employment of students who are in need of earnings from employment
to pursue courses of study at El Camino College Compton Center. Students
may work up to 20 hours per week during the school year.
• Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant – These grants are for students
who demonstrate the highest financial need and are used to supplement the Pell
Grant.
• Federal Stafford Loan Program – These loans are from participating banking institutions,
with a maximum loan amount of $3,500 for first year students and 4,500
for second year students per academic year.
For additional information about Financial Aid, please call
(310) 900-1600, extension 2935 or visit the Financial Aid Office in Room E12.
STUDent SUPPORT SERVICes
ABel B. SYKES, JR. CHilD DEVELOPMent Center
The Abel B. Sykes Jr., Child Development Center accepts applications for enrollment of
infants, toddlers, preschool and school age children. If you are a student and/or working
parent you may be eligible for FREE or low-cost child care.
For additional information about the Abel B. Sykes, Jr. Child Development Center,
please call (310) 900-1600 extension 2902 or visit the office in
Building T behind the Bookstore.
ATHletiCS
Welcome to ECC Compton Center Tartar Athletics! El Camino College Compton Center
has a strong commitment to the promotion of intercollegiate athletics, on campus and
in our community. We have an outstanding coaching staff, administration, faculty, and
support staff in place to ensure your success as a student-athlete. We offer the following
competitive intercollegiate sports: Men’s and women’s track & field, men’s and women’s
cross country, baseball, women’s badminton, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and
women’s soccer, women’s softball, and football.
At El Camino College Compton Center, we place great emphasis on academics and encourage
students to have this same emphasis in the classroom, as well as in athletic
endeavors. Student-athletes have the responsibility of working toward an educational/or
vocational goal, as well as an athletic goal. There is life after playing competitive athletics
and this athletic department has chosen to focus its attention on student academic
success as well as athletic success. We want our students to be successful people and
contributing members of our campus and our community. The coaches at El Camino
College Compton Center help prepare students for scholarship and transfer opportunities
to a four-year college or university.
Students are eligible to compete in intercollegiate athletics only if they are El Camino
College Compton Center students, pass a physical examination, currently enrolled in 12
units (nine of which must be academic), and sign and adhere to the athletic student athlete
code-of-conduct. Eligibility is also verified by high school graduation, residence and
academic success; the final authority for all eligibility is the Dean of Student Services. In
order to compete in their second year of competition, student-athletes must: 1) maintain
a 2.0 grade point average and 2) complete 24 units from season to season with (18 of
those being academic), and continue to progress toward graduation, and transfer.
The ECC Compton Center Tartar Athletic program is under the umbrella of the California
Community College Athletic Association, and is a member of the South Coast Athletic
Conference, and the American Mountain Football Conference.
El Camino College Compton Center has had a long-standing history of having competitive
athletic programs, and it is our hope that with your decision to participate, we will
continue that history. On behalf of the Athletic Department, we wish you an enjoyable
and rewarding experience here at Compton Center.
For more information about the Athletics Department, please call
(310) 900-1600 extension 2949 or visit the office in Building W.
CalWORKs
CalWORKs is the community portion of the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility
to Kids Act, which is a welfare reform program established by Assembly Bill (AB) 1542.
The program operates as a partnership with the County of Los Angeles, local businesses,
and government agencies. CalWORKs funds are for the purpose of assisting single parents
who are receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and those in
transition off welfare to achieve long-term self-sufficiency through coordinated student
services. Assistance is provided to eligible students so they can obtain their educational
degrees and certificates while earning extra money and gaining valuable work experience
that leads to sustainable employment.
Program Eligibility Criteria:
• Major or certificate program in a career field with a good economic forecast as approved
by Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services.
• Full-time or part-time student or approved exemption.
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