Student Assistance

Student Assistance Liaisons
What do you need help with? Who can help? How can they help?
Undocumented Student Resources Marcos Saldivar
Undocumented Student Liaison
(815) 479-7749		 Marcos helps undocumented students and students from mixed-status families get the financial aid and academic support they need to succeed.
Housing Support and Care Sam Clifford
HOUSE Liaison
(815) 455-8794		 Sam can provide information and resources if you struggle with housing or food insecurities.
State Programs Carolynn Gray
Benefits Navigator
(815) 455-8911		 Carolynn helps you determine eligibility for benefit programs and identify campuswide and community resource support.
Mental Health Services Holly Puchner
Mental Health Contact
(815) 455-8544		 Holly meets with you on campus regarding mental health concerns and crises.
Veteran Student Support Annette Roewer
Veterans Coordinator
(815) 479-7660		 Questions about using your veteran education benefits? Annette is an expert on eligibility, applications, and can connect you with advisors for academics and financial aid, as well as other student support resources.
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Transportation

MCC provides free rides to and from campus for classes or MCC events through a partnership with MCRide and Pace. Rides are intended for urgent transportation needs or extenuating circumstances. MCRide is a dial-a-ride service providing curb-to-curb, wheelchair-accessible shared ride transportation. If you need a ride between 5 a.m.–11 p.m., Monday–Friday, call (800) 451-4599 in advance to schedule a ride. Be prepared to show your MCC student ID to the driver. District boundaries apply.

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Student Success Fund for Emergency Financial Assistance

The Student Success Fund helps MCC students by providing financial support of up to $500 when urgent and emergency situations put their continued education at risk.

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Food Insecurity Relief

MCC provides food assistance to MCC students who have difficulty accessing enough food for an active, healthy life.
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Mental Health Services

Learn about on-campus, online, and off-campus mental health support options and resources to help you stay well.

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Purple Closet

We can help you access professional clothing through partnerships with local profit and non-profit clothing resale establishments. All you need to do is fill out a voucher, then shop for exactly what you need from our partner stores. See voucher locations