SCC Foundation Emergency Student Assistance Grant

The Scott Community College Foundation Emergency Student Assistance (ESA) Grant Program provides short-term financial support to eligible students experiencing an unforeseen emergency or financial hardship that may jeopardize their ability to continue their education. Emergency Student Assistance Grant funds are donor-funded and managed by the Scott Community College (SCC) Foundation and its Board of Directors.

Student Assistance Eligibility Requirements

Be credit seeking Scott Community College student.
Actively taking classes during the semester and working toward a degree, diploma, or certificate.
In good academic standing or have an approved Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal.
Have not previously received assistance through the Student Emergency Assistance Grant Program.

Student Assistance Grant Conditions & Provisions

Students may receive assistance ONLY ONE TIME in their lifetime.
Students are eligible, subject to available funding, for a one-time grant of up to $500.
Support will be provided in the form of a one-time grant that does not have to be repaid.
Receipts, estimates, billing statements/invoices, eviction notices, shut-off notices, payment of rent notices, or written letters from loaners/payee should be included with the application to verify the assistance requested.
The Dean of Students and Foundation reserves the right to verify all information provided by the student, call the company/person to whom the funds are due, or deny the request.
Requests may be denied based on timing, funding, type of request, invalid or incomplete information, or based on SAP status.
Students who receive student assistance are required to provide a thank you letter.
Payments WILL NOT BE ISSUED TO STUDENTS. Payments will be issued directly to the vendor (i.e.: Mid-American Energy, Century Link, landlord, property management group, etc.).

Student Assistance Grant Application & Process

To apply, the Student Assistance Request form must be completed and submitted as instructed on the application. That application can be found here: https://forms.gle/GzmWKNkoiWCfd3dk7
Applications will be maintained on file for 30 calendar days from the date of submission.
Applicants are responsible for completing all required steps, including:
- Providing all required supporting documentation;
- Responding to requests for additional information or verification;
- Maintaining communication with the Foundation Office regarding the status of the application and any requests for additional information;
- Submitting any required thank-you letter; and
- Completing any other requirements necessary to process the request.

Sources of Assistance

Please click on each grant for a description of the fund and how those funds can be used.

SCC Foundation Emergency

Purpose: This grant fund has been established by the SCC Foundation and its Board of Directors to assist students with emergency needs that impact their ability to be successful in the classroom.

Fund Specific Procedures:

Funds WILL NOT be used for tuition or fees.

Veteran’s Assistance

Purpose: This fund was established by the SCC Foundation and its Board of Directors to assist veteran students with financial need.

Fund Specific Procedures:

Must be a veteran who is/or will be receiving VA benefits.
The VA Certifying Official will verify that the student has submitted an application and all documentation for benefits.

Ascentra Credit Union Student Emergency Assistance

Purpose: In 2018 Ascentra Credit Union awarded a grant to the EICC colleges to assist students with emergency needs.

EICC Foundations