Your Guide to the Quarter

FIRST Five of Santa Clara County has a list of Family Resource Centers where Santa Clara County residents can get access to workshops, health screenings, baby supplies and other assistance.

Technology Discounts

• CollegeBuys offers student discounts on computers, software and other tech products through its online store. 
• If you have a De Anza student email account, you also get free access to Microsoft's Office 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other online software

Internet Access

• Campus Zoom Spaces: De Anza has designated several spaces on campus where you will find power outlets and a good Wi-Fi signal. Look for the Zoom Spaces sign or check the map to find a location that's convenient for you.
• Comcast Xfinity: Comcast is offering free or lower-cost internet service for low-income households. Generally, you can qualify if you are receiving SNAP, SSI, WIC or other forms of income assistance. Visit the Internet Essentials website for more information.
• Wi-Fi Hotspots: You can get free Wi-Fi service – 24/7 – in the parking lots at Santa Clara County Libraries in Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Milpitas, Morgan Hill and Saratoga. Check the county Libraries website for details.

Need to Borrow a Computer on Campus? 

• Check out the options listed on the Need a Computer webpage

Need a Computer of Your Own, and Can't Afford One? We'll try to help.

• If you're in the De Anza College Promise program, you can use your Bookstore voucher to purchase a device. The Financial Aid office can increase the amount of your voucher up to $500 to help cover the purchase cost. Send an email request to Lisa Mandy, director of Financial Aid and Scholarships, at mandylisa@deanza.edu. Be sure to include your name and CWID.
• If you aren’t in the De Anza College Promise program, the Financial Aid office can check to see if you’re eligible for other aid or an emergency cash grant to help cover the cost of purchasing a device from the Bookstore. Send an email request to Lisa Mandy, director of Financial Aid and Scholarships, at mandylisa@deanza.edu. Be sure to include your name and CWID.
• You can apply to receive a free, refurbished computer through through the Occupational Training Institute's CompTechS program. Donated computers are refurbished by CompTechS interns and staff, before they are given free to eligible students. Find details and an application form at the CompTechS website. After you apply, an OTI staff member will contact you to arrange delivery when a computer is available.

Food and Housing Resources

• De Anza's Food Pantry is open. Visit the Food Pantry webpage for instructions on how to pick up food.
• The Mobile Food Pantry from West Valley Community Services is continuing to visit Parking Lot C from 12:30-3:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month.
• You’ll find a complete list of programs on our Resources for Basic Needs webpage.

Emergency Cash Assistance:

Limited cash grants to assist De Anza students who are struggling with an urgent expense. Learn more about these emergency funds at deanza.edu/resources

COVID-19 Vaccination

Vaccines are now open to all Californians age 12 and older — that includes college students! You can find information about how to get your shot on the Health Services COVID-19 website.

Health Services

The Student Health Services office is open for in-person and online services. The virtual clinic uses online video that is HIPAA-compliant for privacy and security, so students can talk with a health care provider about issues including women’s health, birth control, community resources and referrals.

• For in-person and online clinic hours, visit the Health Services website.
• To schedule an appointment, send an email to deanzahealthservices@deanza.edu   
• You can also visit Wellness Central, an online resource for students.
• Note: If you have coronavirus symptoms – which may include a combination of fever, cough, difficulty breathing, headache, chills and loss of taste or smell –  stay home and call your primary doctor, health care provider's nurse hotline, or Valley Medical Center at 408.885.5000.
• For more health information related to the coronavirus, visit our Health Services COVID-19 Information webpage.

Psychological Services

Students can get free counseling through De Anza’s Psychological Services office. To schedule an appointment, call 408.864.8868 or email dapsychservice@deanza.edu. You’ll need to provide your eight-digit CWID. 

You can also speak with a mental health professional – online, any time, for free! – by using the new TimelyCare online service for De Anza students. You can

• Speak right away with a mental health professional – available online, 24/7
• Schedule an appointment for a one-on-one online session with a licensed counselor
• Find online resources and referrals for a variety of basic needs
• Learn how to sign up for this free service at deanza.edu/resources/timely

Rent and Eviction Relief

Funds may be available to help eligible households cover past due and future payments for rent and utilities. Check the websites for these programs for details on how to apply.

• California COVID-19 Rent Relief – for renters and landlords
• Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County – assistance in applying for rent relief

You may be eligible for eviction relief if your income or expenses were affected by COVID-19. For more information or assistance, contact the Law Foundation of Silicon Valley at 408.280.2424.

Utilities: PG&E is offering flexible payment plans and other programs for customers affected by the coronavirus. 

State Aid: Low-income California residents  can apply online for state benefits including cash assistance, food assistance, medical care, health insurance and job training.

Sacred Heart Community Services is a San José-based nonprofit that provides a wide range of assistance programs for food, clothing, housing, utilities and job-seeking. Visit their website to learn more about these programs.

Immigrants Rising is a national organization that supports undocumented students with resources for education, employment, legal issues and mental health. Visit immigrantsrising.org for more information.

HEFAS (Higher Education for AB 540 Students) provides resources and support for undocumented students at De Anza College. Visit deanza.edu/hefas for more information.

Who's hiring now?

Check this list of employers who have jobs to fill immediately – compiled by NOVA, a nonprofit job training agency.

Lost your job?

California's state employment agency has compiled helpful FAQs about state benefits for unemployment, disability and family leave for people affected by the coronavirus.

• The Onward CA organization also has a new website for matching California residents with jobs and resources.
• If you have questions about unemployment benefits and related legal issues, you can call a new hotline established by Working Partnerships, a nonprofit coalition, and the Santa Clara County Office of Labor Standards Enforcement. Support is available in several languages at 408.809.2124.
• Multilingual legal assistance with unemployment issues is available from the Filipino Bar Association of Northern California by calling 415.484.2209. Help is available in Cantonese, Cebuano, Illocano, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish and Tagalog.