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Emergency Funding Resources

 

Pine Technical and Community College Emergency Funding Resources:

Pine Technical and Community College has limited Emergency Assistance Funding to assist students with urgent financial need as a result of an unforeseen circumstance. These funds are typically awarded to students to cover basic needs such as housing, transportation, utilities, child-care, physical and mental well-being or other needs specific to the student. A typical grant awarded is around $500; however, a student may be awarded more or less depending on their level of need. Because these funds are only for unforeseen circumstance, we do have a number of additional resources that students may be referred to.

To access Emergency Assistance Funding and learn about additional resources, please connect with one of the Student Success Advisors. A Student Success Advisor is available for drop-in meetings in Student Services Monday – Thursday 9:30 AM – 11 AM and 4 – 6 PM and Friday from 9:30 AM to 11 AM. If you are unable to connect during one of these times, please schedule an Emergency Assistance meeting below.

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What to expect at your Emergency Assistance meeting:
  • A kind, caring, compassionate, and culturally sensitive interaction with a Student Success Advisor whose main goal is to help you overcome your current situation and continue to pursue your educational goals
  • A conversation about your current situation and any prior attempts to alleviate the situation
  • A review of your current finances as well as any financial aid and resources available to you
  • Assistance completing the Emergency Assistance Grant Application
  • A list of resources that may benefit you currently and/or in the future
  • Additional guidance based on the severity and nature of your individual situation
What you may want to bring to your Emergency Assistance meeting:

Documentation in support of current situation and need

  • Documentation is required for any emergency funding to be awarded
  • Examples of acceptable documentation are as follows: an eviction notice, a quote for auto repair, a repossession notice, past due utility bills, past due child care bills, medical or mental health provider bills or statements indicating specific need including a dollar amount associated to the need.

An open mind

  • Student Success Advisors are creative in their abilities to help you through a situation
  • It’s important to have an open mind when you meet with a Student Success Advisor as you may be introduced to new ideas that can help you get through your situation which may not align with previous understandings

A willingness to take action on your own behalf and follow through

  • It’s important that a student be willing to take action based on the discussion with the Student Success Advisor
  • Students may need to gather additional documentation or provide supporting statements of need.
  • There may be times when a Student Success Advisor recommends a service to a student based on need that is outside of PTCC. Students will need to pursue these resources independently for the resource to be of value.

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