Student Resources
California has recently enacted a law to support parenting students! Read the Assembly Bill here: AB2881.
CalFresh Highlights:
Individuals can get CalFresh benefits if they meet one of the following requirements:
- A student enrolled at least half-time in any school, training program or college. [see special rules providing exceptions for some students exceptions for some students and others in unusual situations.]
- Receiving federal or state work-study money. “Receiving” means when the student is approved for state or federally work study for the current school term, anticipates working during the term, and has not refused a work assignment. [ACL 17-05; ACIN I-89-15.] This exemption applies even if a work study job assignment has not yet begun or is not available. The exemption begins the month the school term starts or the month work study is approved, whichever is later. The exemption continues until the end of the month the school term ends. [MPP § 63-406.212]. CDSS has created a form letter that colleges can use to verify work study approval, [ACL 20-114.] see below.
- Students with children, as follows:
- full-time student with a child under age 12; or
- part-time student with a child under age six or a child between ages six and 12 for whom adequate care is not available; or
- receiving CalWORKs
Campus Resources
University Apartments South - available for students with families (both undergrad & graduate students). Located 5 miles from UCLA campus; note housing application is open year around and based upon unit availaibility; Rent is is due on a monthly basis.
Please connect with our team for additional information/questions.
The UCLA CalFresh Initiative is a team of students who help assist undergraduate and graduate students apply for a grocery allowance. CalFresh is California's version of SNAP (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), a federally-funded food assistance program, colloquially known as "food stamps." Many students qualify for CalFresh and can receive up to $281/month to spend on groceries
Financial Wellness ProgramUCLA’s Financial Wellness Program empowers all Bruins to confidently navigate their finances in a way that supports their overall well-being. This program fosters financial literacy skills through workshops, coaching and online educational efforts. Additionally, they aim to encourage students to know who, when and why to ask for help. Overall, the program centralizes and advocates for student economic support services on campus.
Financial Aid Budget Increases/Income Changes• Budget Increase Forms (Childcare, Rent, Emergency Medical Expenses)
• Technology Budget Increase
• Projected Year Income Appeal – if your income has changed since your last tax filing (i.e. loss if income) complete this form for a revaluated package
The Center is a collective of programs that nurtures students’ academic growth and maximizes their engagement at UCLA and beyond. Center programs foster the personal and intellectual development of students and professional staff to engage critically in their academic and professional journeys as lifelong learners.
AAP Academic AdvisingAAP addresses the specific needs of students who come from historically disadvataged backgrounds, as a student with dependents scholar you automatically qualify for AAP. They offer petitions, academic advising, and more.
Career CenterThe Career Center offers services to help you explore career pathways, create competitive resumes, develop interviewing and networking skills, find and apply for internships and jobs, consider graduate school, and more. We also offer opportunities to connect with employers, such as career fairs, networking events, information sessions, on-campus interviewing, as well as job and internship listings.
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)CAPS is the student mental health center on campus that provides a multitude of services including individual counseling, group therapy, wellness programming, urgent care counseling , and more. All currently registered UCLA students are eligibile for all services offered by CAPS. Phone: (310) 825-0768, crisis counseling available 24-hours a day by phone.
Case Management ServicesPlease connect with our team to be personally connected to the Bruin Resource Center Case Manager.
Case managers are available to receive reports of concern and help determine an approriate response to assist the student and those who may be impacted by the situation.
The Case Managers can assist enrolled students with the following:
- Academic support including notifying professors regarding missed classes, dropping a class, withdrawal, etc.
- Referrals to campus and community resources
- UCLA Emergency housing and/or exploring housing options
- Consultation for the university community regarding students in distress
ECRT can provide enrolled UCLA students in financial crisis with:
- Emergency Short Term Loans
- Emergency Grant and Basic Needs Grants
- Emergency Meals
- Emergency Housing
- Case management support with navigating campus resources
Reasonable accommodations are determined through an interactive process between the CAE, the student, and instructional staff. It is axiomatic that reasonable accommodations must be disability-based. The academic adjustments and/or auxiliary aids, and/or modification or adjustment to practices, procedures, or policies are so that a qualified student with a disability receives equal access to a course, program, service, or activity.