Student Emergency Funds

Many times, students are faced with unforeseen financial circumstances that can impact their graduation or enrollment. These funds will help students to overcome these financial barriers to completing their training and education.

The primary objective of the Finish Line Grant and Emergency funds are to resolve financial issues that students may encounter so they are able to focus on their studies.  

Return your completed form to the PCC Foundation in Building A on the Person County Campus.

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Finish Line Grant

• Transportation: assistance may be provided to assist the student to get to the community college. Car payments are not covered.
• Tuition and Fees: assistance may be provided for students who have encountered financial hardship that has negatively impacted the student’s ability to pay for tuition and fees.
• Housing: assistance may be provided to students to maintain or obtain adequate or temporary shelter while participating in educational activities. Mortgage payments are not covered.
• Financial emergencies that prevent the payment of a utility bill (water, gas, and electric)
• Childcare or dependent care
• Financial emergencies that prevent the payment of a medical bill
• Accommodations for individuals with disabilities

Eligibility requirements

• Have a good academic standing (GPA 2.0 or better)
• Have experienced an unforeseen financial hardship in the past 30-45 days
• Be enrolled in a postsecondary degree or certification program
• The maximum grant per student per semester is $1,000 with a max of $2,000 for the academic year

Required documents

• Other documentation may be required
• Copy of bill to be paid

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Emergency Funds

• Other needs related to college attendance will be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Eviction due to unexpected loss of income (ex. layoff notice from employer)
• Disconnect of gas or other utility after student is first referred to power company emergency fund.
• Child care if there is documentation showing potential loss of care and effort of finding future care
• Sudden lack of transportation due to car accident (police report required) or unexpected mechanical problems. For example, water pump, head gasket, etc. Tire replacement is excluded as this is considered normal maintenance. Single tire replacement may be covered. Car repair bill must be dated within 7 days. Student should also present vehicle registration that matches the vehicle identification on the repair estimate
• Loss of books, computer, or course supplies/equipment after initial purchase, due to natural disaster, fire, or theft (police report required)
• Other needs related to college attendance will be considered on a case-by-case basis

Eligibility Requirements

• Have a good academic standing (GPA 2.0 or better)
• Be enrolled in 6 credit hours (if fall/spring) or 3 credit hours (if summer)
• Other documentation may be required
• The lifetime maximum assistance amount per student is $1000.