Gavilan College, Gilroy

“For the students and by the students” is one phrase that accurately defines Gavilan College in Gilroy, California. Gavilan College offers academic and professional programs of study, but also provides a wide range of supportive services to help students succeed. In addition, Gavilan’s rich college life gives students the chance to participate and lead and arts, cultural and other activities.

Programs of study encompass liberal arts and science majors like:

*Communications
*Fine Arts
*Natural Sciences
*Social Sciences

Medical, technical and personal service fields like Cosmetology are some of what can be found among Gavilan’s professional programs of study.

What’s especially great is that no matter what challenge or need a student has he/she will most likely find support at Gavilan. Some services include:

*Cal Works
*The Learning Skills Center
*Mediation Services
*Disability Resource Center
*EOPS
*Puente Project
*Personal Counseling
*Transfer services
*Tutoring

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED or permission from their high school to enroll. An application must be submitted and an entrance test must be taken for class-placement purposes.

Tuition is reduced for California state residents. Those who still need financial aid may get it from various sources, which include veteran’s benefits, rehabilitation benefits, and need-based federal aid programs like Pell grants, work-study and student loans.

School scholarships are also awarded based on such factors as one’s chosen major and evidence of leadership skills.

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