The Clark College Emergency Grant (EG) application is available to currently enrolled students who have completed at least one term and are experiencing an unexpected financial emergency. While funding is limited, not guaranteed, and cannot be used for tuition or ongoing expenses, students facing hardship are encouraged to apply. The application is intended to help bridge temporary financial gaps, connect students with support services, and promote continued enrollment and success.
To apply, students complete the online Emergency Grant application. Submitted applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served, case-by-case basis and triaged to identify the most appropriate funding sources available across campus. The Emergency Grant Committee, composed of staff from departments across campus who serve anonymously to ensure impartiality, meets weekly to review applications and make award and referral determinations.
Before applying: Ensure your mailing address is current in ctcLink to avoid delays in disbursement.
Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis by an anonymous, cross-campus committee. Award decisions are case-by-case, based on:
If a student is already supported through another program, the EG Committee may refer the student back to that program before considering EG funds. Disbursements begin after the third week of the term, following triage review.
The maximum a student may receive in an academic year is $1,000.
| Enrolled Credits | Maximum Term Award |
|---|---|
| Fewer than 3 | Not eligible |
| 3–5 | Up to $250 |
| 6–8 | Up to $500 |
| 9–11 | Up to $750 |
| 12+ | Up to $1,000 |
Note: The amounts listed represent funding maximums for the term and do not reflect guaranteed award amounts. Secondary emergency requests may be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending on available funding.
Applicants awarded EG funding must complete program surveys to be considered for future funding. Participation helps Clark College report student needs to the State Board to support continued funding.
General questions about the Emergency Grant (EG) application may be answered by the Emergency Grant Committee Support Team. However, specific details regarding award decisions, committee deliberations, or the selection process will not be disclosed to maintain program integrity and ensure equity for all students. All outgoing communications from the Emergency Grant Committee will be sent anonymously to protect the confidentiality of the review process and uphold equitable treatment for all applicants.
For general questions, please email emergencygrants@clark.edu.
Please allow up to 10 business days from the date your application was submitted—or until Week 3 of the term, whichever comes later—before reaching out with questions. This allows the Emergency Grant Committee sufficient time to complete the triage and review process and ensure all applications are evaluated thoroughly and equitably. Once an inquiry is submitted, please allow up to 3 business days for a response. Please note that additional documentation may be requested via email as part of the review process.
Ensure your mailing address is current in ctcLink to avoid delays in disbursement.
(You must have an accurate mailing address in ctcLink BEFORE submitting this application)
