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Funding is closed for Winter Term 2025. We anticipate funding to be available in Spring 2025.
Urgent student need funding is available on a limited basis. If you are in need of assistance, please submit a CARE Referral Form to connect to our Conduct and Community Support team, who provide support for accessing PCC resources. See more about CARE for students.
About previous emergency funds
If you have received Urgent Student Need funding in a previous term and have not yet received it or if you have questions on a previous emergency grant, please email with your name, G# and the best phone number to reach you at.
The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) provides funds to students for expenses related to the cost of attendance or emergency costs due to the disruption of the pandemic. The CARES, CRRSA, and ARP Acts direct colleges to distribute these funds to those with the greatest financial need. If you have questions about this grant, contact .
This grant does not need to be repaid.
Receiving an emergency grant can have tax implications, and you may want to consult a tax advisor. You may need to report grants on your tax return:
- HEERF Emergency Grant: does not need to be reported on tax returns. The IRS has given guidance on this – see HEERF tax info on IRS.gov.
- GEERF Emergency Grant: the IRS has not given guidance on this – consult a tax advisor.