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Student Emergency Grant Fund

Apply for the Student Emergency Grant Fund

The Student Emergency Grant (SEG) Fund is designed to assist Calhoun Community College students by providing quick-response emergency grants. These grants are available to matriculated students in good academic standing who face short-term financial emergencies. The primary goal of the SEG Fund is to help students remain in school by addressing urgent financial needs.
Apply for Emergency Grant

Donate to the SEG Fund

Your donation can make a difference in a student’s life. Click the link below to contribute, and please ensure you designate your donation for the Student Emergency Grant Fund.
Donate to the SEG Fund

Student Emergency Grant Fund Guidelines

Eligible Emergencies:

The SEG Fund can be used for emergencies such as:
  • Homelessness or sudden loss of housing
  • Fire in living quarters
  • Travel expenses due to illness/death in immediate family
  • Overdue utility bills/turn-off notice
  • Theft of essential belongings (e.g., computer, books, clothing)
  • Medical/Dental emergencies
  • Food or transportation needs
  • Temporary loss of job or income
  • Transportation card
  • Loss of childcare
  • Victims of Domestic Violence
  • Other emergencies (provide an explanation in your personal statement)

*Important Note:

If approved, funds will be distributed directly to the business where the bill is due and not to the student.

Ineligible Expenses

Student Emergency Grant Fund aid will NOT be awarded for:
  • Previous college debts
  • Tuition or college fees
  • Legal representation in a criminal proceeding

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the Student Emergency Grant, applicants must:
  • Be a matriculated student in good academic standing
  • Have a minimum GPA of 2.0
  • Complete and submit the Student Emergency Grant Application
  • Provide documentation supporting the emergency
  • Be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) credit hours

Need More Information?

For more details or assistance with your application, contact Valerie Cox at Valerie.cox@calhoun.edu.

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