The Housing Financial Assistance Application for 2025-2026 will open soon. If you would like to be added to our contact list, please fill out the form.
17勛圖, utilizing Pirates' Promise funds, is providing financial support to eligible students to stay at . The Housing Assistance Program is a year to year program for current students who meet the eligibility criteria below.
Please note that signing an electronic housing agreement with The Harbour is a legally binding contract and you will be fully responsible for the amount and terms of the agreement. Therefore, if your decision to live at The Harbour is dependent on the outcome of this assistance application, we encourage you to wait for the outcome of your application before signing your housing agreement. Furthermore, we highly encourage you to speak with your financial aid specialist before signing to review your award letter and develop a budget for housing.
Eligibility Criteria
- Enroll and complete full-time (at least 12 units at the Coast Community College District, with a minimum of 9 units at OCC, for Fall 2025). Recipients must enroll full-time (12 units) in Spring 2026 to maintain eligibility.*
- Complete a 2025-2026 or
- Have an (SAI) of $0 or less
- Be a California Resident or AB540-Eligible Student
- Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) (for continuing OCC students only) or have an appeal approval on file
- Sign a 2025-2026 Housing Agreement with The Harbour for one of the following unit types** either by July 29, 2025 or upon approval:
- 4 Bedroom/2 Bathroom
- 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom Double
- 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom Single
- Maintain above criteria for Spring 2026 to continue to receive funding
- Recommendation: Meet with Financial Aid Specialist to review award letter and develop budget for housing.*Students who are consider a part of the special populations who are approved for a reduced course load are eligible to apply with less than 12 units.**Housing Assistance Funds may not be used toward a Studio or 1 Bedroom apartment unless approved by Housing & Residential Education.
Program Requirements
Recipients must maintain the following requirements in order to continue their eligibility for monthly housing funds:
- Attend the Housing Assistance Fund Orientation (date to be determined)
- Sign a 2025-2026 Housing Agreement with The Harbour:
- Either by July 29, 2025 or upon approval for residents beginning their contract in Fall 2025
- Unit type must be a 4 Bedroom/2 Bathroom; 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom Double; or 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom Single†
- Complete a comprehensive Student Education Plan (SEP) by the end the Fall 2025 semester
- Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) (Maintain a 2.0 Cumulative GPA, Maintain 67% Unit Completion and Maximum Time Frame Requirement) for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026
- Attend at least 1 Harbour Community Event/Resident Advisor Program each semester
- Maintain full-time enrollment (at least 12 units at the Coast Community College District, with a minimum of 9 units at OCC, for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026††)
- Submit an Academic Progress Report (APR) each semester
- Maintain eligibility to reside at The Harbour, including complying with the Student Code of Conduct and Title IX Board Policies and Administrative Procedures as well as The Harbour Community Policies
†Housing Assistance Funds may not be used toward a Studio or 1 Bedroom apartment unless approved by Housing & Residential Education.
††Students who are approved for a reduced course load are eligible to continue with 6 units or more.
Please note: The above requirements will be verified at the beginning and end of each semester. Recipients who do not maintain the program requirements will no longer be awarded the Housing Funds and are responsible for the entire monthly rental installment for the remaining duration of their Housing Agreement with The Harbour.
2025-2026 Application
The Housing Financial Assistance Application
Once we receive your application, you will be notified via email regarding the status of your application and be referred to The Harbour at OCC for the housing application. If your decision to live at the Harbour is dependent on the outcome of this assistance application, please do not sign an electronic housing agreement until you hear the outcome of your application as the housing agreement is a legally binding contract and you will be fully responsible for the amount and terms of the agreement.
Students must reapply each school year if they wish to continue receiving aid. Students can receive aid for no more than 4 semesters.
Recommended Steps When Completing the Form:
- Complete the form on a computer (not on your phone)
- Use a private/incognito tab on your browser
- If your CCCD email does not work, try using a personal email account when filling out the form
- Once the form is completed, you should receive a confirmation email regarding submission. If you do not receive a confirmation email then your form did not successfully submit and you should try again.
17勛圖 is excited to support students and help meet their housing needs. For questions regarding this opportunity, please contact occhousing@cccd.edu.