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OCC Cares

OCC Cares is an initiative meant to connect students with resources for basic needs to positively impact their well-being and college success. It is our goal to keep our students, staff and the community as safe as possible while providing continued service during this critical time by limiting exposure to the COVID-19 virus. As a result, OCC Cares has transitioned online to help our students during these difficult times.

OCC Cares Resource Request Forms

We know that due to COVID-19, many of our students now face heightened financial, physical, emotional, and academic challenges. Orange Coast College cares about our students' success and well-being during these difficult times. We are here to help. There are three ways you can request support from OCC:

Please fill out the OCC Cares Intersession 2021 Textbook Support Request Form to request financial support to purchase OCC Intersession 2021 Textbooks.

Please fill out the OCC Tech, Instructional Materials, and Emergency Support Request Form to request a maximum $500 grant for technology, instructional materials, or emergency situations.

Please fill out the OCC Cares COVID-19 Resource Request Form - Intersession & Spring 2021 to request resources such as Spring 2021 textbook support, laptop or tablet loans, and other basic & essential needs resources.

Frequently Asked for COVID-19 Resources

Additional Essential Needs Resources:

Make the most of the public resources available to you from state and county services:

211OC: Dial or Text 211; OR call (888) 600-4357 toll free
Orange County COVID-19 Hotline: A new Orange County hotline is now available for all inquiries related to COVID-19. Call 833-426-6411 or Text OCCOVID19 to 888-777

Upcoming Virtual Events:

Join us for virtual events hosted by OCC Cares Staff!

More information to come soon!

Speak with our OCC Cares Team!

OCC Cares is available to students starting on March 31th via email and phone (714-714-7769). If you would like to chat with a member of the OCC Cares team virtually, please click on the images below!

Open Office Hours

Monday 1PM - 4 PM: Tuan / 4PM - 6PM: Diana

Tuesday 9AM - 12 PM: Tuan

Wednesday 1PM - 4 PM: Allison

Thursday 2PM - 4 PM: Allison

Friday 10AM - 1 PM: Tuan