Virginia Commonwealth Emergency Assistance Fund
The Virginia Commonwealth Emergency Assistance Fund provides short-term financial help to undergraduate students facing unforeseen emergencies that may disrupt their academic progress. Eligible expenses include food, temporary housing, medical costs, family emergencies, technology replacement, transportation, and childcare.
To qualify, students must:
1. Be enrolled at Virginia Peninsula Community College (VPCC)
2. Be domiciled in Virginia (i.e., Virginia resident) and otherwise eligible for in-state aid.
3. Meet academic progress standards (Satisfactory Academic Progress – SAP).
4. Have a completed FAFSA or VASA application.
5. Demonstrate financial need.
6. Accept all offered VPCC financial aid before applying.
The emergency fund offers up to $2,000 (determined by application) per emergency, and students can apply once per academic year (Fall, Spring, or Summer). It does not impact the student’s financial aid and cannot replace existing funds.
