The following resources on-campus are some of the departments dedicated to supporting student parents.
Priority Registration
Priority Registration is the best way to secure classes you need each semester. Each student is assigned an online registration date and time. MiraCosta College sets registration priorities based on guidance from Title 5 Section 58108. Student Parents are considered to be a part of Group A: Special Populations.
To receive and maintain priority registration, visit the Priority Registration page for more details.
Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE)
Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) is a state funded program designed to assist single parents who are recipients of TANF/CalWORKs who are attending college and are guided and supported to achieve their educational goals.
CalWORKs
The CalWORKs program at MiraCosta Community College provides comprehensive student support services for CalWORKs participants. This program aims to prepare participants to transition into unsubsidized employment and to achieve long term self-sufficiency.
The Child Development Center
The Child Development Center at MiraCosta College (LIC # 372006128) serves as a campus-based child development program providing both academic instruction to students enrolled in child development/early childhood education courses and childcare services to student, staff, and community families.
On-Campus Diaper Distributions
Currently enrolled MiraCosta students may receive 2 free packs of 25 diapers per child at our Food Pantries on a bi-weekly basis (based on availability). Sizes 0-6 are typically available however may change depending on availability from our partner, the San Diego Food Bank.
Please reference our flyer for more information about the new diaper distributions. Diapers are available in the Oceanside Campus and Community Learning Center food pantries for currently enrolled student parents during regular business hours.
For students at the San Elijo Campus, please email care@miracosta.edu or connect with a food pantry staff to request diapers to be sent over via interoffice mail. In the email, please include your student ID number, child(ren) age/s, and child(ren) diaper size/s.
Little Tienda
Little Tienda is a FREE children’s pop-up store where students can shop for a variety of gently used baby and children’s items. It’s a wonderful way to support one another and help ensure that children in our community have access to essential items.
Lactation Rooms
- OC 1200 (Learning Commons, second floor by the restroom)
- OC14, Room 235 (Student Services Building, second floor)
- OC28, Room 18 (Media Arts Building)
- OC5200 (Gym near the front door by the restrooms)
- SAN 926 (Outside Student Services Building, labeled “Vestibule” near the restrooms)
- CLC 311 (Student Services Building)
Title IX & Sex-Based Discrimination
Title IX prohibits discrimination based on sex, including pregnancy, in education programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance. Discrimination against a person because of someone’s perception of their sex, or because of their association with a person or group with this actual or perceived sex, is also prohibited.
Under Title IX, pregnant individuals may be entitled to reasonable and personalized modifications to ensure their equal access to educational programs and activities.
If you feel that you've been subjected to sexual harassment, misconduct, or discrimination, MiraCosta has crisis resources available that can help you. Contact the Title IX Coordinator to file a complaint, learn more about the support services MiraCosta has to offer, or get connected to community resources.
Report Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation
Caitlin Frank
Director of Title IX & Inclusive Practices
760.795.6860
Financial Aid
A student parent may be eligible for Financial Aid, please review the Types of Aid & Scholarships.
