The purpose of the VHCC Student Assistance Program is to provide short-term financial assistance to enrolled students with financial need who experience unforeseen emergencies that would make it difficult to continue their education at VHCC. Awards are made on a case-by-case basis, and as funding is available.
Examples of the types of requests considered include:
Books, access codes, and other educational materials (i.e. uniforms).
Transportation (i.e. gas cards, repairs to primary vehicle).
Food/Nutrition/Hygiene Items
Temporary housing (i.e. rent/utilities).
Medical expenses/dental care/mental health related expenses.
Family emergency (i.e. visiting a sick family member; attendance at a funeral).
Technology (i.e. replacement for a damaged/stolen item).