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General Resources for Cerro Coso Students

General Services

Laptop loans: Cerro Coso is providing students who need a laptop.  Below is the form for students to complete who want to request a laptop:

https://inside.cerrocoso.edu/sgcc/content/covid-19-student-laptop-lending

Once verified you are currently registered, you will be sent the Laptop Loan Agreement to acknowledge and agree to via your college email and arrangements made for pick-up.  This process has been set up at each campus. 

CVC-OEI has a full page of resources dedicated to helping students transition to online learning. Resources include a number of videos on how to prepare for and succeed in a virtual classroom, as well an overview of Canvas. The page also details the companies offering free or low-cost internet access across the state.

CollegeBuys - Supported by the Foundation for California Community College, as a student, you are eligible for discounts on products that will help you complete your education.

https://foundationccc.org/CollegeBuys

Several providers have made internet and WiFi services available for free or at a substnaitally reduced rate for 60 days to households with K-12 and/or college students who don’t already have internet through the company. WiFi hotspots will also be open for public:

https://corporate.charter.com/newsroom/charter-to-offer-free-access-to-spectrum-broadband-and-wifi-for-60-days-for-new-K12-and-college-student-households-and-more

Please contact the companies at the phone numbers below directly to arrange services if you are interested:

Mediacom- Low Cost Internet- Up to 10 Mbps for $9.95

Visit https://mediacomc2c.com/requirements.aspx

  Charter and Spectrum: 1-844-488-8395

  Comcast: 855-846-8376 for English speakers or 855-765-6995 for Spanish speakers

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