COCC Student Relief Fund

• Submit a completed ORSAA or FAFSA®, including any required documentation and follow-up.
• Be enrolled in at least 6 credits at the time of application review.
• Be meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements, including approved appeals if applicable.
• Be seeking a certificate or degree at COCC and making progress toward that goal.
• Multiple requests for the same emergency are typically not approved.
• OSU dual admit students are not eligible.

• Documented financial need.
• Personal explanations with supporting documentation.
• COCC enrollment with funding prorated per term as mentioned above.

Examples of eligible expenses, but are not limited to:

• Utilities and Bills: Attach a current statement showing the balance due.
• Emergency Vehicle Repair: Attach a detailed estimate of the type of repair and cost.
• Tuition and Fees: Only considered for students close to completing their degree who have been denied financial aid due to maximum credit limits. Must include a copy of your GradTracks. May also be considered if registered for fewer than 6 credits required for degree completion.
• Rent and housing: Attach a copy of overdue balance and rental agreement.
• Other unexpected expenses: Documentation requirements may vary

With the exception of child care assistance, requests for expenses that have already been paid or those intended to pay credit card debt or other loans, are generally not eligible.

This fund supports students with dependent children who pay out-of-pocket child care expenses. To complete your application, you must attach documentation of current monthly child care expenses, such as statements, cancelled checks or other proof of payment.

• Students in need of childcare assistance are also eligible for relief funds. Students may receive up to $1000 each term for these combined funds ($500 for childcare and $500 for other emergency needs).
• Funding for childcare assistance is limited to $2000 per family within the academic year.

• Completed requests are reviewed by a committee once per week.
• Submit a complete application by Sunday at midnight to be considered for review the following week.
• Students will be notified of the committee's decision via their COCC student email by Wednesday (if application was submitted by Sunday deadline).
• Approved amounts will appear in the Financial Aid Offer section of the Bobcat Web Account as a COCC Foundation Scholarship.
• Refunds will be issued through the student refund process and managed by the Cashiers Office.