Emergency Financial Assistance
Ask for Emergency Funding or Technology Support from the Student Success Fund
We know times are tough right now—so we’re providing additional support for MCC students affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the form of emergency funding and laptops for students who lack the technology for online learning.
You're eligible to apply for Student Success Fund assistance if you:
- Have a 2.0 GPA or higher
- Are enrolled in six or more credit hours
- Have no overdue debt to the college (payment plans are not considered debt)
- Have no unresolved Student Code of Conduct issues
If you're requesting funding for a bill or other expenses, you must provide documentation of the expenses, such as a copy of the statement or bill. The Foundation does not make out checks directly to individuals. If your request is approved, they will write a check directly to the company to which the payment is owed.
Through grant funding, the college has purchased a limited number of laptops (Dell Latitude 3310) to gift to students in need who lack adequate technology for remote learning. The eligibility requirements for the laptops are the same as for the Student Success Fund.
- Examples of expenses covered by the Student Success Fund
Some examples of expenses covered by the Student Success Fund include (but are not limited to):
- Utility bills
- Essential vehicle repair
- Medications and other costs related to medical care
- Safety needs (e.g. changing a lock)
- Examples of expenses not covered by the Student Success Fund
Some examples of expenses not covered by the Student Success Fund include (but are not limited to):
- Tuition and fees
- Parking tickets
- Credit card bills
- Entertainment costs
Complete a Student Success Fund Application
Once you've submitted your application, a Student Support team member will inform you of a decision by email.
All decisions are made on a case-by-case basis. If you have any questions, email studentsupport@mchenry.edu or call (815) 479-7700.
Established in 2017 by the Friends of McHenry County College Foundation, The Student Success Fund (SSF) helps MCC students by providing immediate financial support when urgent and emergency situations put their continued education at risk. The primary purpose of the SSF is to improve student retention when unforeseen occurrences may impact the student's ability to stay in college and complete their educational goals.