Financial Help
If you find yourself needing extra funds, here are some suggestions of where to begin.
First Steps
- Apply for on-campus jobs
- If you’re already working on campus, request more hours, up to 20
- Apply for the PCC Foundation Scholarship when it is open (November 1 – February 1) note: funding, if awarded, will be available for the following Fall term.
- Follow the advice of the SEVIS team for possible work authorization opportunities
Scholarships
PCC only offers partial scholarships to current students through the Foundation Scholarship. For a list of scholarship opportunities, please visit our Scholarship page.
F-1 International Student Emergency Fund
The OISS raises funds continually to be able to assist F-1 international students who are in financial crisis. If you have tried all of your options for extra funds, apply to the F-1 International Student Emergency Fund.
Funds are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis. A committee reviews each application and can award up to $500 per student. Awarded funds will be applied to any outstanding balances at PCC first. Remaining balance will be issued in the form of a check.
If you are interested in donating to this fund, please visit the Foundation website and select “Other”, then enter “International Emergency Fund” as the designation.
CARE Referral & Urgent Need Fund
The office of Student Conduct and Community Support has a CARE team prepared to support PCC students who need additional help.
The CARE team reaches out to students in need when their team has been contacted. They can provide additional support and resources to PCC students and may also have access to additional funds for urgent needs.
Please submit a CARE Referral Form for yourself to connect to the CARE team.