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Emergency Funding
Get a Hand-Up
The Student Emergency Fund is a source of financial support for students that can help cover things like rent, utilities, transportation, childcare, medical, non-tuition related fees, technology, and books.
You may be eligible for this one-time financial assistance for the school year, however, TCC cannot guarantee funds to cover partial or full financial hardships. Help is not immediate and final approval is determined by a review committee.
Our Process
- If you are experiencing a hardship requiring assistance, please submit your request to thecenter@tacomacc.edu, or stop by our office, “The Center” located next to room 114 within Building 11.
- This request will begin the official intake screening process with our team.
- If eligible for funding, you will be notified via email within 2-3 business days (not including the weekend).
- If not eligible for funding, our team will provide you with additional resource to assist.
Key Requirements
- You must be an active registered student.
- Note: Financial Aid recipients' status will be verified and may impact the funding amount.
Other Resources
You may be eligible for external resources. Please review the following supports:
Any Other Questions?
For additional information, please email us at thecenter@tacomacc.edu