Special Funded Programs
Norco College offers a range of specialized programs that provide support, guidance,
and community. Each program offers customized services for eligible students with
a variety of educational benefits to guide you through your academic journey.
Support Programs
- CalWORKs
- Disability Resource Center (DRC)
- EOPS/CARE/NextUp
- Honors Program
- Men of Color Scholars
- Phoenix Scholars-Foster Youth
- Promise Program
- Puente Program
- TRIO Student Support Services (SSS, RISE, STEM)
- UMOJA Program
- Veteran Services
- Women's Lean-In Circle
CalWORKs
For TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) recipients with minor children and attending or planning to attend Norco College.
(951) 372-7128
calworks@norcocollege.edu
Disability Resource Center (DRC)
Equitable access and support for enrolled students with reasonable academic adjustments.
DRC promotes self-advocacy and independence for students with disabilities.
(951) 372-7070
drc@norcocollege.edu
EOPS/CARE/NextUp
A cluster of services provided to support students' retention, graduation, and transfer
to four-year colleges and universities. These programs primarily serve students who
are first-generation, single parents, and former foster youth.
(951) 372-7128
eops@norcocollege.edu
Honors Program
The Honors Program community is comprised of student scholars and faculty who share
a passion for learning. Scholars will explore academic subjects in great depth with opportunities
to engage in excursions, exhibits, performances.
norcocollege.edu/honors
Men of Color Scholars
The Men of Color (MoC) Scholars program is designed to support men-of-color from the time they apply until the time
they graduate or transfer to a four-year university. The program strives to enhance
the college experience through Brotherhood, Support, and Resources.
daniel.grajeda@rccd.edu
Phoenix Scholars
The Phoenix Scholars Program is committed to improving educational outcomes of current and former foster youth by increasing access to supportive resources for academic and personal success.
(951) 738-7743
phoenixscholars@norcocollege.edu
Promise Program
The Promise Program is designed to help first-time college students complete their
educational goals in a timely manner with minimal financial burden by providing tuition
and fee support during the first two-years at Norco College.
(951) 739-7840
Puente Program
Students enrolled in the PUENTE program work closely with their Counselor, English Instructor, and Mentor to prepare
for transfer to four-year colleges and universities, with the ultimate goal that Puentistas
return to their community as leaders and mentors.
puente@norcocollege.edu
TRIO (SSS/RISE/STEM)
TRIO is a cluster of federally funded programs started in the 1960's in an effort
to indentify and provide educational opportunities for students who meet specific
program criteria.
(951) 372-7163
UMOJA
UMOJA is designed to increase student success among all students at Norco College with an emphasis on the African-American population. It is a community that fosters student success, community and leadership opportunities.
(951) 738-7797
Veterans Services
Support for all veterans, active duty military members, and VA dependents with varying educational goals to begin or continue their education at Norco College.
(951) 372-7142
veterans.services@norcocollege.edu
Women's Lean In Circle
A program dedicated to empowering and unifying marginalized women of diverse backgrounds. The program strives to promote a growth mindset to combat societal mindsets.
(951) 738-7797