Student Emergency Fund

The ACC Student Emergency Fund (SEF) can help you stay focused with a short term financial assistance payment. If you have an unexpected financial emergency that affects your classroom responsibilities and impacts your ability to meet your basic needs, SEF may be able to help.

The following expenses will be considered for SEF:

• Housing (may include rent or utilities and internet/wi-fi access)
• Health care, including prescription medication, vision correction, emergency dental care
• Transportation (car repairs)
• Academic technology/materials (computer, calculators, software, etc.)

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Eligibility Requirements

• Must be attending classes at the time of request
• Must have proof or documentation of an unexpected event or emergency
• Continuing Education students may apply if participating in one of these HB8 programs
• Students in Adult Education are not eligible at this time.

How to apply for the Student Emergency Fund

Step 1: Complete the Student Care and Advocacy Support request here:

Step 2: Check your ACC Gmail to secure an appointment with a Student Advocate.
Step 3: Meet with your Student Advocate (virtually or in person). The advocate will discuss with you how best to meet your short term needs. Not all requests will be approved for emergency aid.

Program Guidelines

• You may receive a maximum of $1,000 within an academic year (includes fall, spring and summer semesters).
• You may receive emergency funds only one time a semester.
• You may make a request each semester in which you are enrolled, as long as:
  • You are enrolled and attending classes at the time of the request, and
  • The total amount you request remains under $1,000 within the academic year.
• You may make a SEF request after the 12th class day of any long semester.
• SEF will close before the end of each semester, depending on available funds.
• SEF will not be available during intersession.