FINANCIAL AID

NRCC Emergency Aid Program

The Virginia Commonwealth Emergency Assistance Fund provides short-term financial assistance to enrolled undergraduate students facing unforeseen emergencies that may disrupt their academic progress.

Eligible Expenses Include:

• Food
• Temporary housing (rent/utilities)
• Medical expenses/dental care/mental health related expenses
• Family emergency
• Technology replacement
• Transportation
• Child-care related to an emergency

To Qualify:

1. The student must be currently enrolled at New River Community College during the term in which assistance is requested.
2. The student must be domiciled in Virginia and otherwise eligible for in-state aid.
3. The student must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
4. The student must have completed a federal FAFSA or VASA application for the current year and completed all requirements to be reviewed for financial aid eligibility.
5. The student must provide a typed statement in the application describing your reason for this request, as well as a dollar amount requested.
6. The student must provide documentation to support the financial need for these funds.

Note: Requests received may not be reviewed until after the last day to drop and receive a refund for the term in which assistance is requested.

To Apply:

Review and accurately complete the Student Request for Emergency Aid Application

• Provide contact information.
• Specify the amount requested (an explanation and documentation of the expense/cost to the student must support this).
• Describe the emergency.
• Include required supporting documentation.

Application Review Process:

• The Emergency Aid application is reviewed by a designated committee, which makes decisions based on available funds and prioritization of applications.

Notification to Student:

• The student will be notified of the decision as soon as possible, depending on the urgency and processing time. Notifications will be sent via the Message Center in SIS.

Student Request for Emergency Aid Application

Non-Discrimination Statement:
This College promotes and maintains educational opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation, age (except when age is a bona fide occupational qualification), veteran status, or other non-merit factors.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the college’s non-discrimination policies: Dr. Mark C. Rowh, Vice President for Workforce Development and External Relations and Equal Opportunity Officer, 217 Edwards Hall, 540-674-3600, ext. 4241. Inquiries concerning Title IX (sexual harassment, sexual assault/domestic violence/dating violence, and stalking) may be directed to Ms. Tammy Smith, Interim Dean of Student Services, 268 Rooker Hall, 540-674-4203. or, Deputy Title IX Coordinator, Mr. John Bowler, Academic Advisor for the Center of Disability Services, 115 Christiansburg site, 540-674-3600, ext. 4418. Inquiries concerning ADA and Section 504 may be directed to Ms. Lucy Howlett, Coordinator of the Center for Disability Services, Advising Center, 275 Rooker Hall, V/TTY 540-674-3619.