The Office of Student Services


The Office of Student Services oversees the many support services Los Angeles Mission College offers to its students, from financial aid and counseling to health care and tutoring. At ÌÇÐÄviog¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾, student services are all about helping you succeed and feel at home as an Eagle! From the moment you start your journey here, you have access to a wide range of support. The Eagles Help Desk is your go-to place for any questions about getting started. They have special programs for first-year students, like the LA Promise Program, to help you transition smoothly into college life.

Need academic help? The Learning Resource Center and the TRIO Student Support Services offer tutoring, study skills workshops, and more. Academic counseling is available to guide you in choosing the right classes and planning your future. If you're looking to transfer to a four-year university, the Transfer Center has all the resources you need.

For personal and career development, there are workshops, job opportunities, and internships through the Career Services. Special programs also support veterans, students with disabilities, and those in need of basic essentials. No matter what, there's a resource ready to help you thrive at ÌÇÐÄviog¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾! We're excited to have you join the LA Mission College family and soar as an Eagle!

Contact info:

Location: SSAB #225

Hours: 8:30 am–5 pm

Phone: (818) 364-7766

Email: @email

 

 

Student Services Organizational Structure

The Office of Student Services is led by the Vice President of Academic Affairs, Claudia Velasco, Ed.D.

Dr. Velasco is supported by Senior Administrative Assistant Kristina Polk (contact: 818 364-7766) and the following deans:


Austin Kemie, ÌÇÐÄviog¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ Ombudsperson

  • Career Center, Counseling, CalWORKs/CARE, College Culture Re-Entry Hub, EOPS, Foster Kinship/Next UP, Transfer Center, TRiO

Vanessa Hernandez, Student Discipline

  • Associated Student Organization (ASO), Basic Needs Center, Black Scholars/A2MEND, Dream Resource Center, Disabled Students Programs & Services (DSPS), Financial Aid, Puente, Unity Pride Center

Carlos Gonzalez, Dean of Grants

  • Athletics, Admissions & Records, Eagles Help Desk, International Students, Promise, Outreach & Recruitment, Veterans Resource Center

Student Service Units:

Our most-used services:

  • Our Help Desk offers guidance and assistance on all aspects of ÌÇÐÄviog¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾. If you don't know where to go or what to do, see the Eagles Help Desk for assistance!
  • Admissions & Records is where to go if you need help with applying to the school, enrolling in classes, or getting transcripts and other documents.
  • Counseling: Need help with deciding what classes to take, filing for degrees, or graduation? Or maybe just having problems with college? Our counselors are here to help with all this and more.
  • Financial Aid can help you better afford school, even if you're only going part-time. There are many programs to help people get an education; let us help you find the ones that work for you! 

All student services (alphabetic list):

  • Admissions & Records: Facilitates enrollment processes, maintains student records, and provides academic support services.
  • ASO (Associated Student Organization): Represents student interests, organizes events, and fosters a sense of community among students.
  • Athletics: Offers athletic programs, facilities, and support services to student athletes.
  • Basic Needs Center: Provides resources and assistance to students facing financial challenges, food/housing insecurity, mental health, transportation and legal issues.
  • Black Scholars Program: Offers academic and personal support services tailored to the needs of Black students.
  • CalWORKS: Assists students who are parents receiving public assistance in achieving their educational and career goals.
  • CARE (Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education): Provides academic and support services to low-income and educationally disadvantaged students.
  • Child Development Center: Provides daycare, complete with lunches for the kids, on a sliding cost scale for qualified student-parents and local families. 
  • College Culture Reentry Hub: Provides support and resources to formerly incarcerated students transitioning into college life.
  • Counseling: Offers academic, personal, and career counseling services to support student success and well-being.
  • Dream Resource Center: Provides resources and support services to undocumented students and students from mixed-status families.
  • DSPS (Disabled Students Programs and Services): Offers accommodations and support services to students with disabilities.
  •  Eagles Help Desk: Serves as a hub for new and prospective students, providing information and assistance with the enrollment process and much, much more.
  • EOPS (Extended Opportunity Programs and Services)
  • Financial Aid: Assists students in applying for and receiving financial aid to help cover the costs of their education.
  • Foster Kinship Care Education: Offers support services and resources to current and former foster youth and their families.
  • International Students Program: Provides support services to international students, including immigration advising and cultural adjustment support.
  • Outreach and Recruitment: Engages with prospective students and the community to promote educational opportunities at the college.
  • LA Promise: Offers financial and academic support to eligible students to help cover the cost of tuition and fees.
  • Learning Resource Center: We offer group and individual tutoring, lessons, and mock exams to help you pass your classes with flying colors! 
  •  Transfer Center: Assists students in transferring to four-year colleges and universities by providing resources and support services.
  • TRiO: Offers support services to low-income, first-generation college students and students with disabilities to help them succeed in college.
  •  Veterans Resource Center: Provides resources and support services to military veterans and their families transitioning to civilian life and pursuing education.

Student Equity Plan

Our Student Equity Plan is a three-year guide summarizing the efforts that Los Angeles Mission College is undergoing and/or will undergo to support attainment of overall equity goals and to help close identified equity gaps.

View our 2025-2028 Student Equity Plan