Providing assistance to students affected by COVID-19
Student Emergency Relief Fund
Accepting applications Nov. 4, 2020 @ 8am - November 20, 2020 @ 11:59pm (PST).
Assistance When You Need It
Coastline College is pleased to offer the Student Emergency Relief Fund to students experiencing economic hardships caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The Student Emergency Relief Fund will provide impacted students up to $500 in hardship grant assistance with unplanned financial expenses (such as housing, technology, medical, and more) to support students' educational persistence and/or degree completion at Coastline through the pandemic crisis.
The Student Emergency Relief Fund is a philanthropic and community response to address emergency needs of Coastline students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Coastline College is grateful for the generosity and support of the Foundation Board of Directors, Coastline's Associated Student Government (ASG), faculty, staff, and the community for their outpouring of support of Coastline students during these unprecedented times.
Grant Recipient Qualifications
The grant is available to current Coastline students who meet the following minimum qualifications:
- Must be enrolled at Coastline College in Fall 2020
- Must be enrolled at least part-time at Coastline College (3 units or more)
- Must be impacted by COVID-19
- Must complete the COVID-19 Financial Relief Assistance Application
- Must agree to write a brief thank you note to the Foundation (upon approval of funding)
Preference will be given to students who provide the following:
- Pursuing a certificate or a degree; and/or working on transfer credits to a four-year university
- Enrolled 100% online (extended learning and correspondence enrollments do not qualify at this time)
- Submitted a 2020 -2021 FAFSA or Dream Act Application
APPLY NOW
The Coastline Student Emergency Relief Fund is available to current Coastline students who meet the minimum qualifications. Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Funds are limited and offered on a first-come, first served basis.
How To Apply
Students may apply for the grant by completing the Student Emergency Relief Fund Application form.
If selected, recipients will be notified by email and funds will be distributed directly to the student via check. Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Funds are limited and offered on a first-come, first served basis. Recipients of the Student Emergency Relief Fund are not required to repay grant funds, but must write a brief 'thank you' note to the Coastline Foundation to share how the Student Emergency Relief grant impacted them.
Disbursement Of Funds
Disbursement will take place December 1-18, 2020. Checks may be mailed or picked up at Coastline College Fountain Valley Campus, by appointment only.
Questions? Contact Us
If you have questions or are in need of additional assistance during this time, do not hesitate to reach out - Coastline is here to support you.
Contact: Leighia Fleming
Text or call: (714) 241-6130
Email: studentequity@coastline.edu