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President's Student Emergency Fund

The President's Student Emergency Fund was created by the HCC Foundation, with President Christina Royal and through the generosity of alumni and friends, in order to assist students who encounter an unforeseen financial emergency that would prevent them from continuing their education. The Student Emergency Fund is intended to assist students so that they may continue their studies and successfully complete their coursework. Dollars are intended for unexpected emergency expenses. Applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis based on the criteria listed below.


Please check back in the fall, when the application period will once again be open. In the meantime, email psef@hcc.edu if you have pressing questions or concerns.  

HCC aspires to be a college of academic excellence known for helping students overcome barriers to success. With this in mind, all applications for Student Emergency funding will receive careful consideration, and every effort will be made to ensure that students are provided access to the resources necessary to enable them to succeed and thrive.

The following resources are available to help students overcome barriers to achieving their educational goals:

Thrive Center
FR 233

Food Pantry
Thrive Center (FR 233)
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Financial Aid
FR 201
Monday – Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
financialaid@hcc.edu
413.552.2150

If you have questions regarding the President’s Student Emergency Fund, please contact:

Ben Ostiguy
Thrive Center Coordinator
413.552.2349
bostiguy@hcc.edu

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Ben Ostiguy

Special Programs Coordinator

Thrive Student Resource Center

Frost 234

413.552.2349 (Tel)