Ways to Support COC

Since College of the Canyons opened its doors to students more than 50 years ago, the college has been widely recognized for offering innovative programs and being intentional in creating a welcoming, open environment that fosters the success of our students. We strive to continue creating unique and exciting opportunities that energize students so they continue to remain curious about the world.

Your investment in scholarships reduces barriers, allowing students to focus
on learning and enter the workforce prepared for high demand careers.
• Make an unrestricted gift to the Foundation General Scholarship Fund to support areas of greatest need
• Supplement existing scholarships with a donation
• Create a named scholarship that changes lives

Support student scholarships, or create a named scholarship today!

Priority #2: Fuel Student Success Through Academic and Career Pathways

Your support funds:
• State-of-the-art equipment for labs and technical training
• Student internships and work-based learning
• Specialized faculty and staff with industry expertise
• Registration and travel for competitions and experiential learning

Support academic and career technical programs today!

Priority #3: Priority #3: Strengthening Support for All Learners

Key Programs Driving Student Success
• The BaNC (Basic Needs Center): Provides food and supplies to 400+ students daily and supports students facing housing insecurity.
• Umoja Community: Doubles transfer rates for African American and other underrepresented
students through culturally responsive academic and community support.
• MESA Scholars Program: Boosts persistence and transfer rates for underrepresented STEM students.
• Inspire Scholars/NextUp: Assists former foster youth with counseling, priority registration, textbook aid, and emergency housing, improving retention and graduation.
• Veterans Resource Center & Veterans Upward Bound: Offers academic counseling, career planning, and mental health resources; 90% of participants enroll in classes.
• Uniquely Abled Academy: Trains students with high-functioning autism in CNC machining; nearly 100% secure employment in advanced manufacturing.
• Native American Student Support Services Program (NASSSP): Provides culturally relevant
support for Native American students.
• Bluebird Resource Program: Creates a safe, social-justice-focused space for undocumented, DACA, TPS, and immigrant students.
• Canyons Promise Program: Provides academic and career support, dedicated counselors, priority registration, tailored student success resources, and covers college fees for up to two years

Support student support programs programs today!