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CCC Support and Emergency Funding Resources
Life happens. Sometimes an expense comes up that prevents you from staying in school or continuing momentum to reach your educational goal. CCC is here to help!
These resources are available to CCC students and are supported through the CCC Foundation or other department or community funds. We hope that these additional funding options will help you as you continue to pursue your education at CCC. Please contact us at care@clackamas.edu with any questions.
Emergency funding resources
The Clackamas Community College Foundation has raised funds to assist students who are experiencing financial hardship related to the COVID-19 pandemic that can be used for a wide range of school and living related expenses.
Eligibility: These funds are available to students enrolled in degree and certificate programs with a priority going towards those with emergent needs and higher credit levels. Funding is limited to a maximum of $500 and can only be accessed once per student per academic year (summer through spring). Applications will be reviewed as they come in and can take up to one month to process. Applications will be closed once the available funds have been distributed.
Application Process: Applications for fall term are now open and can be submitted through this online survey. We will process applications as they come in and on a first-come, first-serve basis. All communication about this fund will be sent via your official CCC email account.
Questions about this application can be sent to care@clackamas.edu.
ASG provides support to students seeking assistance with child care.
Eligibility: Grant recipients will be selected through an evaluation process that is based on, and may not be limited to: income, credit hours, grade point average, number and age of children and a student's ability to sufficiently demonstrate a financial need for the grant.
Application process: Every term students apply through ASG's grants website and then the applications get downloaded and selected by ASG.
Questions about this application can be directed to asg@clackamas.edu.
ASG provides support to students seeking assistance with textbooks and required classroom materials.
Eligibility: Grant recipients will be selected through an evaluation process that is based on, and may not be limited to: income, credit hours, grade point average, number and age of children and a student's ability to sufficiently demonstrate a financial need for the grant.
Application process: Every term, students apply through ASG's grants website and then the applications get downloaded and selected by ASG.
Questions about this application can be directed to asg@clackamas.edu.
CCC provides support to students seeking assistance with transportation including bike repair/parts/lock. The transportation grant also provides gift cards for gas purchase for eligible carpooling.
Eligibility: Grant recipients will be selected through an evaluation process that is based on, and may not be limited to: income, credit hours, grade point average, number and age of children and a student's ability to sufficiently demonstrate a financial need for the grant.
Application Process: Every term, students apply through ASG's grants website and then the applications get downloaded and selected by ASG.
TriMet's Low-Income Fare Program allows participants to purchase an adult fare single pass for $1.25 (standard price is $2.50), day pass for $2.50 (standard price is $5), and month pass for $28 (standard price is $100). Apply online using TriMet's online application.
Questions about this application can be directed to asg@clackamas.edu.
CCC provides support to student veterans.
Eligibility: Grant recipients will be selected through an evaluation process that is based on, and may not be limited to: income, credit hours, grade point average, number and age of children and a student's ability to sufficiently demonstrate a financial need for the grant.
Application Process: Funding requests for eligible students are submitted by staff on behalf of the identified student to the Foundation.
Questions about this application can be directed to the Veterans Education and Training (VET) center at vetinfo@clackamas.edu.
The CCC Financial Aid Office has access to emergency foundation funds that provide tuition, textbook and other expenses related to student retention.
Eligibility: Grant recipients will be selected through an evaluation process that is based on, and may not be limited to: income, credit hours, grade point average, number and age of children and a student's ability to sufficiently demonstrate a financial need for the grant.
Application Process: Funding requests for eligible students are submitted by staff on behalf of the identified student to the Foundation.
Questions about this application can be sent to finaid@clackamas.edu.
The CCC Counseling Department has funds to support students who are unable to pay for class fees, textbooks and other expenses relating to retention.
Eligibility: Grant recipients will be selected through an evaluation process that is based on, and may not be limited to: income, credit hours, grade point average, number and age of children and a student's ability to sufficiently demonstrate a financial need for the grant.
Application Process: Funding requests for eligible students are submitted by staff on behalf of the identified student to the Foundation.
Questions about this application can be directed to counseling@clackamas.edu.
CCC provides support to nursing students to overcome barriers to their education.
Eligibility: Grant recipients will be selected through an evaluation process that is based on, and may not be limited to: income, credit hours, grade point average, number and age of children and a student's ability to sufficiently demonstrate a financial need for the grant.
Application: Funding requests for eligible students are submitted by staff on behalf of the identified student to the Foundation.
Questions about this application can be sent to the Director of Health Sciences.
CCC Horticulture Farmers Market and ASG provide support for students' educational expenses.
Eligibility: Grant recipients will be selected through an evaluation process that is based on, and may not be limited to: income, credit hours, grade point average, number and age of children and a student's ability to sufficiently demonstrate a financial need for the grant.
Application Process: Every term students apply through ASG's grant's website and then the applications get downloaded and selected by ASG.
Questions about this application can be directed to asg@clackamas.edu.
The CCC Financial Aid Office provides grants, loans and work-study funds for college students. In the United States, the federal government offers more than $150 billion each year to help millions of students pay for higher education.
Eligibility varies depending on student Financial Application of Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) information. More information can be found on the Financial Aid Grants, Loans, and Work-Study web page.
Questions can be directed to finaid@clackamas.edu.
The STEP Grant provides support for students who are currently receiving SNAP benefits (once known as food stamps).
Eligibility: If you are receiving SNAP benefits and working on your GED, English language skills or a career technical program at CCC, the STEP program can give you added support and resources to help you succeed.
Application: See more information about SNAP benefits and the STEP Grant.
Questions can be directed to step@clackamas.edu.