El Centro
El Centro, your one-stop bilingual resource center is dedicated to Chicanx/Latinx and low-income student success.
We provide:
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) student support services
- Academic, career, and personal Counseling
- Financial Aid Advising
- Peer Support with applying to Chabot, registering for classes, completing forms, and navigating online platforms.
- "Fresh Market" Pop-Up
- Free Printing
- Study Lounge & Computer Lab
Tú éxito es nuestra meta | Your success is our goal
Hours of Operation
We are open for in-person services to answer general questions, help apply to Chabot, register for classes, and/or provide technical support (e.g. Zonemail, Canvas, DegreeWorks).
Office will be CLOSED on:
- August 15, 2025: College Day
- September 1, 2025: Labor Day (Holiday)
- November 10, 2025: Veterans' Day (Holiday)
Our Fall 2025 hours are:
| Day of the Week | In-Person Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday |
9am-12pm 1pm-5pm |
| Tuesday |
9am-12pm 1pm-7pm
|
| Wednesday |
9am-12pm 1pm-6pm |
| Thursday |
9am-12pm 1pm-5pm 8/14/25: Closing at 2pm |
| Friday |
8:30-1pm |
*Hours are subject to change without notice
Academic & Career Counseling
We have 1-hour bilingual counseling appointments available for in-person, via Zoom or phone call. Appointments can be scheduled by calling or visiting El Centro.
- Career/Major Exploration
- Personal/emotional concerns
- Associate Degree and University transfer planning
- Evaluation of progress toward graduation or transfer
- Course Planning, 3 or more semesters (SEP) comprehensive
- Academic Standing: Probation
- Evaluating a transcript from another college
Counseling Drop-ins are short sessions between 10 and 15 minutes long and operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Drop-ins are designed for quick questions or immediate assistance.
- Support and questions regarding your academic goals
- Academic/Progress Probation 1
- One semester academic planning (SEPA)
- Submitting counseling forms - for example: Excess units, Petition to repeat, Prerequisite overrides & challenges, Prerequisite challenges, Substitution waivers.
Counseling Drop-In Availability for Fall 2025 (8/18/25 to 8/29/25):
| Day of the Week | In-Person Hours |
| Monday | N/A |
| Tuesday | 5pm-7pm |
| Wednesday | N/A |
| Thursday | N/A |
| Friday |
8:30am-12:30pm 8/29/25: 8:30am-1pm |
*Hours are subject to change without notice
Financial Aid Advising
30-minute appointments provide one-on-one, personalized financial aid support for more complex or time-intensive needs. Appointments can be scheduled by calling or visiting El Centro.
- Step-by-step assistance with completing FAFSA or CADAA applications.
- Guidance on Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) appeals.
- In-depth review and explanation of financial aid packages, including Cal Grant, Pell Grant, and other awards.
- Resolving issues on your financial aid application.
Drop-ins are designed for quick questions or immediate assistance. These sessions are shorter and operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
Examples of Drop-In Topics:
- Checking the status of FAFSA, CADAA, or submitted documents.
- Resetting passwords or accessing financial aid portals.
- Minor corrections or updates to applications.
- BankMobile Questions.
- General questions about deadlines, forms, or eligibility.
Financial Aid Drop-In Availability for Falll 2025 (8/11/25 to 9/5/25):
| Day of the Week | Drop-In Hours |
| Monday | 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tuesday |
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Financial Aid Office Front Counter) |
| Wednesday | 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Friday |
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
*Hours are subject to change without notice
Need Support or Have Questions?
Connect with our Student Assistants by calling or visiting in person. They support with registering for classes, paying fees, scheduling appointments, and much more!
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