Emergency Relief Funds

The Student Emergency Fund, a crucial resource provided by Yuba College and the Yuba Community College District Foundation, is designed to assist students impacted by sudden and unexpected emergencies. This fund, offering grants of up to $500, is a lifeline for Yuba College students whose education is threatened by unforeseen circumstances. To apply, you must complete the FAFSA or Dream Act Application unless you are an undocumented student who cannot do so.

To be considered, you must submit an application using this link. A committee will review the application and determine the funding amount. The maximum grant is $500 per year, and students can access the fund for up to two years for a lifetime maximum of $1,000. Students will generally be awarded amounts based on the number of credits they are enrolled in at Yuba College.

If approved, you will be notified of the amount, and the money will be distributed through the Office of the President in collaboration with the Foundation Office. Allow five business days for check requests to be processed.

The Student Emergency Fund will begin accepting applications for each session on the first day of instruction and closes the last day of instruction before finals.

About the Emergency Support Request Application
Students may access the Emergency Support Request Application by clicking the application link. You will use the Single Sign-On Portal to log in using your Colleague ID and password to begin filling it out. The application requests identifying information in addition to the following questions. Please complete the application questions to ensure your application is accepted. Please ensure you respond completely to each question:
  • Your Phone Number
  • In which county do you reside? (Required)
  • Have you accessed emergency funding before? If so, when was the last time you received funding? (Required)
  • What is the nature of your sudden or unexpected emergency? (Required. A description must clearly describe the sudden and unexpected emergency impacting the student and their ability to continue their education.)
  • What will you do with the funds awarded? (Required)
The Emergency Fund Process

Within one working day after approval by the President, the applicant will be contacted (phone and/or email) by the Office of the President.  The Office of the President will disperse the funds as requested by the applicant, when appropriate. Questions may be emailed to zzermeno@yccd.edu.

There are many forms of help for students experiencing need. Please see if you can find additional help from the resources listed on our Basic Needs website: https://yc.yccd.edu/student/dustys-food-pantry/.