PEAOP Emergency Assistance Grant

The PEAOP Emergency Assistance Grant is designed to alleviate stress and support students in continuing their academic path while enrolled in a technical program. This grant offers financial assistance to students who face unforeseen circumstances that could prevent them from completing their college education. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Students in need of tuition and textbook assistance can fill out the standard general application.

Emergency assistance cannot be used to pay for the following:
• Tuition, fees, textbooks
• Parking permits or tickets
• Credit card bills
• Entertainment, hobbies, and leisure/travel-related costs are examples of discretionary (non-essential) spending.
• Fees from previous semesters when the student was not enrolled.

Guidelines:
• Applicants must be enrolled at San Jacinto College for the semester they are requesting assistance.
• Must be enrolled in a technical program (Community resources coordinator will verify this information)
• Students can only receive assistance from this grant once an academic year.
• The award amount is determined case by case.
• Funds will be paid to the student through direct disbursement via their designated refund preference. Students are encouraged to make sure they have established a refund preference, or if needed, update their refund preference to receive funds. Note: BankMobile is a more efficient, safer, and convenient refund disbursing process, whereas mailed refunds take longer. See more information on BankMobile here: https://publications.sanjac.edu/general-information/paying-college/

Procedures:
• Students must fill out the PEAOP emergency assistance grant application completely and attach any supporting documents (e.g., eviction notice, past due utilities, reported vehicle accident repairs, etc.) for the request.
• Students will meet individually with the coordinator of community resources to discuss what needs the student has before any award is made.
• The coordinator of community resources will reach out directly to the student to schedule a meeting.
• Documentation must be in the student’s name and cannot be older than 30 days. Failure to submit the complete application with supporting documentation will result in aid being denied.

Review/Award Process:
The request for emergency assistance will be reviewed and a final decision made. Please allow up to 5 full business days from the date the student submits their request. Students will be notified of the decision through their San Jacinto College email. If an award is made, arrangements for disbursement of funds will be communicated with the notification.

Please note: Incomplete requests will not be considered.