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Student Emergency Fund

The Student Emergency Fund helps students remain in college and maintain academic success by providing assistance and addressing individual student needs.

About the Student Emergency Fund

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Initially, the Student Emergency Fund was created in March 2020 to help El Camino students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, the fund continues to help students remain in school by providing:

  • Laptops, books, or other educational items
  • Emergency funds to cover unexpected expenses due to unforeseen circumstances
  • Funds to cover lost jobs and significantly reduced wages
  • Rent, transportation, and other living expenses
  • Basic needs

Requirements:

  • Emergency funds are generally awarded up to $500. However, each individual request is reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
  • Requires an ECC Faculty, Counselor, or Staff recommendation
  • Requests should be directed to Andrea Sala, Foundation Executive Director
  • Requests should include student name, student ID, student contact information for follow-up, and a brief description explaining the reason why the student is seeking emergency funds

Student Qualifications:

  • Enrolled in at least 6 units
  • Minimum 2.0 GPA