Emergency financial assistance is available for eligible Peninsula College students.
Peninsula College has funding available to help currently enrolled students experiencing financial emergencies or unexpected expenses that create a financial hardship. The intent of these funds is to help cover an expense that could impact a student’s ability to stay in college or complete their educational goals.
Due to the limited amount of funding available, emergency funding requests will be prioritized to first-time requests and limited to one award per year. Additional requests will be considered, as funds allow.
If you are requesting emergency assistance, we highly encourage you to complete the FAFSA or WASFA (if you haven't already done so), as there may be additional funding available to you.
To submit an emergency fund request, please click here. Emergency funding requests are not accepted/reviewed during the quarter break.
Emergency Fund Request Award Maximums:
| Emergency Type | Maximum Award Amount |
| Books | $300 |
| Childcare | $1,000 |
| Fees | $300 |
| Food | $500 |
| Healthcare | $500 |
| Housing | $2,000 |
| Transportation | $500 |
| Utilities | $300 |
Where the money comes from:
Peninsula College Foundation's Finish Line Fund provides financial assistance to students who are within 30 credits of completing their certificate or degree and are experiencing financial hardship. Additional emergency funding may also be available for students who are earlier in their program of study.
United Way Get-It-Done Fund helps students who encounter a financial barrier while completing their high school credential. The fund is made possible by United Way.
Student Emergency Assistance Grant (SEAG) funds come from the state of Washington and may help degree- and certificate-seeking students who experience financial emergencies or urgent circumstances such as paying a utility or internet bill, buying some groceries, fueling a vehicle, or supplementing a rent payment. Funds go directly to students. Awards are first come, first served while funding is available and are limited to one award per student per quarter.
Contact us at emergencyfund@pencol.edu for questions and information.