- Undocumented Student Resources
Marcos helps undocumented students and students from mixed-status families get the financial aid and academic support they need to succeed.
Marcos Saldivar
Undocumented Student Liaison
(815) 479-7749 - Housing Support and Care
Sam can provide information and resources if you struggle with housing.
Sam Clifford
HOUSE Liaison
(815) 455-8794 - Navigate State Programs
Carolynn helps you determine eligibility for benefit programs and identify campuswide and community resource support.
Carolynn Gray
Benefits Navigator
(815) 455-8911 - Mental Health Services
Holly meets with you on campus regarding mental health concerns.
Holly Puchner
Mental Health Contact
(815) 529-5810 - Veteran Student Support
Questions about using your veteran education benefits? Annette is an expert on eligibility and applications and can connect you with advisors for academics, financial aid, and other student support resources.
Annette Roewer
Veterans Coordinator
(815) 479-7660 - 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. Call (800) 451-4599 48 hours in advance to schedule a ride between 5 a.m.–11 p.m., Monday–Friday. Be prepared to show your MCC student ID to the driver. District boundaries apply.
- Student Success Fund for Emergency Financial Assistance
The Student Success Fund helps MCC students by providing financial support of up to $500 when emergencies put their continued education at risk. Request emergency funding
- Food Insecurity Relief - Purple Pantry
The Purple Pantry provides café coupons for a meal on campus. Request a Purple Pantry coupon at one of these campus locations: the Co/Labs: A218, B166, E108, The Student Resource Center: A247, Academic Advising: A257, A252, or Campus Safety: B176.
MCC mini food pantries are available for quick snacks on campus. They also provide basic hygiene items. Pantries are in the Student Resource Center, A247, and Co-Labs: A218, B166, and E108.
MCC also connects students with community resources like the Crystal Lake Food Pantry. MCC’s partnership with the Crystal Lake Food Pantry allows any MCC student in need to pick up fresh meat, eggs, produce, and nonperishable and personal care items at their downtown location.
- Professional Clothing - 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
Student Assistance
College life can be intimidating, but you don't have to navigate it alone! We offer many support resources to help you succeed, from access to food to mental health services and support for veterans and undocumented students. Browse this list to find the right staff member to assist you.