East Los Angeles College

Primary Address

1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez
Monterey Park, CA 91754

Contact Info

(323) 265-8650

Counselingdepartment@elac.edu

East Los Angeles College (ELAC) empowers students to achieve their educational goals, expand their potential and successfully pursue their aspirations for a better future for themselves, their community and the world. ELAC is committed to advancement in student learning and student achievement.

East Los Angeles College A-Z Campus Directory

East Los Angeles College offers student support resources to benefit all student needs.

Financial Aid

Learn about financial aid options to help pay for your education.

fonglw@laccd.edu

(323) 265-8738

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Transfer Center

Preparing students to transfer to participating four-year colleges and universities.

Counselingdepartment@elac.edu

(323) 265-8650

Career Education

Providing career training courses, certificates and direct pathways to employment.

yanezm@elac.edu

(323) 265-8610

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BASIC NEEDS (FOOD, HOUSING, AND TRANSPORTATION)

Get additional support to help remain focused on your education and your success. Find information on basic needs support services such as food pantries, housing, tutoring and transportation.

olivasjl@laccd.edu

Formerly incarcerated students, CalWORKs recipients, and former foster youth

Hire UP Pilot Program

Hire UP is designed to help meet the true cost of college attendance and gain clear access to credential programs and workforce support needed to enter, participate and succeed in California’s economy.

Lindy Fong

Director of Financial Aid

Fonglw@elac.edu

(323) 780-6738

NextUp

Offering services and support for eligible current and former foster youth.

elac-nextup@laccd.edu

(323) 415-5088

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UndocuLiaisons

Giving answers and support to undocumented students of all nationalities and backgrounds.

ochoavj@elac.edu

(323) 415-5483

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VETERANS RESOURCE CENTER

Providing various types of aid, benefits and support for current servicemembers and veterans.

peakj@elac.edu

(323) 780-6769

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California Community Colleges help all types of students reach their goals.

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High school students

It's a perfect time to start thinking about what you want to study. You can even get a head start on college and enroll in community college classes while still in high school. Ask your counselor for help matching your interests with a major and career path to select the classes you need.

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Community College Students

If you plan to continue your studies at a four-year university, schedule an appointment with a counselor at your college's transfer center. Create a step-by-step plan to meet your educational goals on your timeline.

Veterans

Community college helps returning veterans make a smooth and affordable transition from military service into the highly competitive job market. Military service may even qualify you to earn credit for prior learning.

Foster Youth

Every community college campus has a foster youth liaison to help support students throughout their educational journey. And, with the NextUp program, the colleges also offer eligible current and former foster youth support and services that could include help with books, transportation, tutoring, housing and more.