Off Campus Resources


Academic resources

Visit the campus bookstore website for Free Shipping on all items with no minimum purchase. This includes various formats of course materials, supplies, apparel, technology and more.
Students can visit the campus bookstore website to gain access to eBooks at no additional charge with an .edu email address. You can access up to 7 eBooks for the designated period free of charge. Don’t have your .edu email address yet? Be sure to activate it, additional information can be found online.
The campus bookstore is offering free shipping return labels and is also extending the non-return period without penalty to assist with increased returns by mail. For more information, please visit the Consumer Impact of COVID-19 and Frequently Asked Questions.
Student can now check out library materials in a safe and contact-free environment using our online catalog and locker system starting January 11, 2021. Items are retrieved from contact-free lockers and then returned via book drop.

Educational Resources

Compare thousands of online colleges and programs by cost and quality to find the best most affordable options for your education. For more information, please visit affordablecolleges.com.
Applying for college? Follow our easy steps to apply for the aid that's right for you. For more information, please visit icanaffordcollege.com.

Food Resources

For a list of Food Bank Resources near and around the Los Angles area, please visit the Food Resource Guide.
For a list of LAUSD and LBUSD Grab-N-Go meal locations for families/children impacted by COVID-19, additional information available at laist.com.
The CA Meals for Kids mobile application helps you find nearby California Afterschool and Summer Meal Programs Sites through your iOS, Android, or Microsoft devices. For more information, please visit The CA Meals for Kids mobile application
LA County Helps provides convenient online access to information about many different health and human services/programs. For more information, please visit LA County Helps!.
211 LA County (or 211 LA) is the hub for community members and community organizations looking for all types of health, human, and social services in Los Angeles County. For more information, please visit 211 LA County.
CalFresh is a nutrition assistance program that helps low-income individuals and families buy the food they need(formerly called the Food Stamp Program). For more information, please visit CalFRESH.
Find community-based organizations and emergency food providers who are leading by example - actively forging new ideas, improving the health of their communities, and building the movement to end hunger and poverty. For more information on locations near you, please visit WhyHunger.com.
For more than 35 years, Feeding America has responded to the hunger crisis in America by providing food to people in need through a nationwide network of food banks. For more information, please visit Feeding America online.
Food Finders is a food rescue organization connecting donated perishable food to hundreds of nonprofit pantries and shelters throughout Southern California in order to reduce hunger and food waste, simultaneously. For more information, please visit Food Finders online.
USDA is granting states significant program flexibilities and contingencies to best serve program participants across our 15 nutrition programs. Below are summaries of actions taken to ease program operations and protect the health of participants. For more information, please visit the Food and Nutrition Service Department of Agriculture.

utility resources

If you’re facing financial hardships or are just looking for ways to save during the COVID-19 emergency, these programs and tools may help. Some of the programs available are Get Help Paying Your Bill, Bill Discount Programs, Get Help With Medical Equipment, Rate Plan Comparison Tool, and Energy Saving Tips. For more information, please visit Help Paying Your Bills.

counseling resources​

Alma Family Services is dedicated to advancing the quality of life of families and individuals coping with a range of needs including significant daily life stressors, emotional difficulties, substance abuse and/or developmental challenges. For more information, please visit Alma Family Services.
Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text 741741 from anywhere in the US to text with a trained Crisis Counselor. Crisis Text Line trains volunteers to support people in crisis. For more information, please visit Crisis Text Line.
Pathways by Molina's mission is to provide quality health care to people receiving government assistance. Pathways is dedicated to ensuring that all clients have access to professional community-based care, proven treatment methods and comprehensive service planning. Pathways offers a wide variety of programs across the country that share a primary commitment to provide care that builds on our clients’ strengths and addresses their unique, individual needs. For more information, please visit Pathways.
RISE provides students with basic needs advocacy, case management assistance, and also linking students with needed resources

Legal Resources

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles is a nonprofit law firm that protects and advances the rights of the most underserved – leveling the playing field and ensuring that everyone can have access to the justice system. For more information, please visit Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles.
 LawHelpCA has been prepared for general information purposes only. It does not provide direct legal advice but can connect you to legal aid organizations and referral services. For more information, please visit LawHelpCA online.

Through the lens of economic and racial justice, Western Center on Law & Poverty fights in courts, cities, counties, and in the Capitol to secure housing, health care and a strong safety net for low-income Californians. For more information, please visit Western Center on Law and Poverty online.

(LACLJ) offers free legal services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault – mostly in the areas of family law, immigration, and criminal justice advocacy. For more information on services, please visit Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice.

The Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law protects victims of domestic violence and helps improve the well-being of children living in poverty. They also provide free family law assistance and legal education to eligible Los Angeles County residents.


family activities resources

KIDSGUIDE is a free resource – print and online – dedicated to local activities and services in and around Southern California for kids, teens and families. Filled with everything from services and activities to events, KIDSGUIDE is the go-to guide for all families! For more information, please visit KIDSGUIDE.
Movement and mindfulness videos with songs that are 100% guaranteed to get stuck in your head. For more information, please visit GoNoodle.
A collection of 25+ organizations that came together to create online learning experiences. For more information, please visit Wide Open School.
Over 650 free typing lessons and games for kids to master that keyboard. For more information, please visit Typing Club.
A YouTube channel that explains fun, complex science concepts for young, curious minds. For more information, please visit Sci Show for Kids.
Art lessons for kids, including how to draw for kids, even painting and origami for kids. For more information, please visit Arts for Kids Hub.
Premium games to help with spelling, phonics, and definitions. For more information, please visit VocabularySpellingCity.