Basic Needs
Notice of Office Closure
The Marketplace will be closed for the summer starting May 8, 2025, and will reopen for the Fall 2025 semester.
While regular services will not be available during this time, after July 7, a staff member will be on-site Monday–Thursday from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM to assist with technology checkouts and returns (laptops, cell phones, and hot spots only).
If you have any urgent needs, please check out our additional resources for immediate needs.
Our Vision
Cerro Coso Community College Basic Needs Center strives to support students to be successful by ensuring their basic needs are met through resources, access, and advocacy. Basic needs include access to nutritious foods, mental and physical healthcare, technology, transportation, and more. Having one's basic needs met has a direct impact on the academic performance, mental health, physical health, and holistic well-being of our students.
Basic Needs Program
- Use the link below and complete the form to connect with support.
- After you complete the form, a staff member will contact the student to provide information and resources.
Submit a Basic Needs application today!
Contact Us
- Location: CC Marketplace (in the Student Center, IWV)
- Email: ccbasicneeds@cerrocoso.edu
- Phone: (760) 384-6370
Our Staff
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Bachman | Dean, Enrollment and Retention | kathryn.bachman@cerrocoso.edu | (760) 384-6153 |
| Lorena Moreno | Program Coordinator, Basic Needs | lorena.moreno@cerrocoso.edu | (760) 384-6370 |
