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Palomar College Skillshops

Student Success Workshops

Skillshop: Creating a Transfer Foundation: The Nuts & Bolts

Skillshop via Zoom

This workshop is for those new to college. It will highlight how to navigate and utilize resources: Math and English Placement, College Pathways, Palomar College Catalog, General Education, Major Preparation & more.  This spring, most Skillshops will be virtual via Zoom, unless otherwise noted. Registration will be required to participate in this Skillshop. Skillshops are… Continue Reading Skillshop: Creating a Transfer Foundation: The Nuts & Bolts

Hands on Financial Aid application assistance

LRC 208 (San Marcos)

3 Weeks of hands-on Financial Aid assistance! 2 Applications FAFSA (Federal Student Aid) and California Dream Act 1 Dedicated team to help you with ALL your Financial Aid needs; from completing an application to checking your status and helping you maintain your Financial Aid.  

Skillshop: Library Skills

Skillshop via Zoom

Introduction to the Library and the services offered to students.   This spring, most Skillshops will be virtual via Zoom, unless otherwise noted. Registration will be required to participate in this Skillshop. Skillshops are FREE and open to all Palomar College students.  

Hands on Financial Aid application assistance

LRC 208 (San Marcos)

3 Weeks of hands-on Financial Aid assistance! 2 Applications FAFSA (Federal Student Aid) and California Dream Act 1 Dedicated team to help you with ALL your Financial Aid needs; from completing an application to checking your status and helping you maintain your Financial Aid.

Skillshop: Transfer Center Services Overview

Skillshop via Zoom

Are you considering Transferring to earn your Bachelor's degree? Join the Transfer Center to learn about their free services, how to get connected to make the most out of your time at Palomar, book appointments, attend transfer focused events, access transfer counseling, and more! This brief presentation is your first step to your Transfer Success.… Continue Reading Skillshop: Transfer Center Services Overview

Student Life & Leadership Overview of Services: Basic Needs/CalFresh

Learn about what The Office of Student Life & Leadership has to offer! Clubs and Activities, Associated Student Government, Food & Nutrition Center, The HUB Basic Needs, Student Rights and Responsibilities to name a few. We will also spend some time discussing access to CalFresh Benefits (presented by Palomar College CalFresh Representative, Joenetta Benjamin)  

Hands on Financial Aid application assistance

LRC 208 (San Marcos)

3 Weeks of hands-on Financial Aid assistance! 2 Applications FAFSA (Federal Student Aid) and California Dream Act 1 Dedicated team to help you with ALL your Financial Aid needs; from completing an application to checking your status and helping you maintain your Financial Aid.

Skillshop: Emotional Spending (CCCU)

Skillshop via Zoom

Explore the ways you can help curb your emotional spending habits, recognize wants versus needs and decrease your monthly expenses.  This spring, most Skillshops will be virtual via Zoom, unless otherwise noted. Registration will be required to participate in this Skillshop. Skillshops are FREE and open to all Palomar College students.  

Unlocking the Secrets of Your Paycheck (SDFLC)

When looking at your paystub, have you wondered how to make sense of it all? If so, this session is for you. We will walk through how to read your paystub and make sense of how you arrive at take home pay. Come join us.

Immigration 101 (HELS)

Jewish Family Service of San Diego (JFS), through its Higher Education Legal Services program invites you to come join our interactive live webinar to share information on Immigration 101 – Possible Forms of Relief. Come learn general information about immigration including types of status, agencies, citizenship, legal permanent resident (LPR) status, family-based immigration, crimes and… Continue Reading Immigration 101 (HELS)

Skillshop: Transfer Strategies and Planning

Skillshop via Zoom

This workshop will highlight the coursework needed for transfer, review university choices, and discuss strategies for successful transfer from Palomar to a university or college. This fall, all Skillshops will be virtual via Zoom, unless otherwise noted. Registration will be required to participate in this Skillshop. Skillshops are FREE and open to all Palomar College… Continue Reading Skillshop: Transfer Strategies and Planning

Intro to Taxes (SDFLC)

It’s that time of the year again! April 15th is fast approaching. This presentation focuses on an overview of income taxes. Learn some of the most common terms and forms. What does it all mean and how are taxes done? We will also show you how to file your tax returns using a free online… Continue Reading Intro to Taxes (SDFLC)