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Student Life

Presidents Student Emergency Fund

HCC is committed to helping you overcome barriers to your success.

The President’s Student Emergency Fund assists HCC students experiencing unexpected financial need. Students may apply for funds only when they have exhausted all other possible resources.

Emergency funding is not intended to provide ongoing relief for recurring/routine expenses or as a consistent supplement for educational expenses. Funds will only be applied to the current semester in which the student is requesting support.

Examples of emergencies
  • Accidents
  • Illness & related medical expenses
  • Death of a family member
am I eligible?
  • I am in danger of not completing my education due to financial hardship
  • I can provide documentation of the hardship I am facing
  • I am currently enrolled at HCC
MORE INFORMATION

For more information about the President’s Student Emergency Fund, please click here.

Students can schedule time with Ben Ostiguy, Thrive Center Coordinator, using this link. The Thrive Center is located in KC 201.