Taft College
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Taft College is committed to creating a community of learners by enriching the lives of all students we serve through career technical education, transfer programs, foundational programs and student support services. We provide an equitable learning environment defined by applied knowledge leading to students’ achievement of their educational goals.
Taft College Contacts Directory
Financial Aid
Grants, scholarships, loans and more
Find out how to save money with financial aid options, like grants, scholarships, and loans to help pay for your education.
Transfer Center
Counseling, resources, and support
Preparing students to transfer to participating four-year colleges and universities.
Juana Rangel-Escobedo
Transfer Counselor
Career Education
Career education certificates and training courses
Offering a pathway to success that allows you to learn by exploring, collaborating, and doing from expert instructors and industry professionals.
Kristi Richards
Career Transitions Facilitator-Counselor
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.
Cougar Support Center
Giselle Hovind
Student Support Coordinator
Foster Youth Services
NextUp - For Foster Youth Student Success
Offering services and support for eligible current and former foster youth.
Lourdes Gonzalez
EOPS/CARE/NextUp & CalWORKs Coordinator/Counselor
Undocumented, AB 540 eligible student resources and services
Resources for Dreamer Students
Giving answers and support to undocumented students of all nationalities and backgrounds.
VETERANS RESOURCE CENTER
For Military Connected Students
Providing various types of aid, benefits and support for current servicemembers and veterans.
Dr. Vicki Jacobi
Veterans’ Counselor
Taft College offers more than a degree. They offer a path to the life you want.
Business and Commerce, General
Business Administration
Physical Sciences, General
Dental Hygienist
Office Technology/Office Computer Applications
Children with Special Needs
Corrections
Industrial and Occupational Safety and Health
Special Education
Welding Technology
