The impact of California’s housing affordability crisis has forced many students to choose between paying for their basic needs and education. The system's Affordable Student Housing Program supports students' basic needs. Affordable student housing as crucial to student success and helps address the state's housing shortage. By offering affordable student housing, community colleges provide students with the stability that helps them focus on their education and achieving their goals.
Aligned with Vision 2030, the Affordable Student Housing Program is grounded in the principles of student equity, affordability, access, student-centered design, holistic supports, and district adaptability to student needs. The Program aims to advance:
EQUITY. Examine disproportionate impacts and design to meet the needs and long-term success of underrepresented students.
AFFORDABILITY. Invest in housing that advances college access and affordability for students with low incomes.
ADDRESS HOUSING SHORTAGES. Community colleges can play a key role in reducing state- and community-wide housing shortages that hinder socioeconomic mobility.
FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY. Support affordable student housing at colleges and communities harmed by persistent systemic barriers over the long term.
STUDENT-CENTERED DESIGN. Holistically address the needs of students beyond housing, including financial aid, transportation, social services, campus culture and support to enhance their learning.
Please address questions to the Student Housing Unit at StudentHousing@CCCCO.edu.
