The purpose of DCC's Virginia Commonwealth Emergency Assistance Fund is to provide short-term financial assistance to enrolled students who experience unforeseen emergencies that disrupt their progress to complete their education goals.
Examples of eligible emergency expenses include, but are not limited to:
- Food
- Temporary housing (rent/utilities)
- Technology (replacement of damaged/stolen item)
- Transportation (repairs to primary vehicle)
- Child-care related to an emergency.
Student eligibility is based on the following requirements:
Student must be currently enrolled during the term in which the assistance is requested.
Student must be domiciled in Virginia. If you have any questions about domicile requirements, please refer to the information provided at https://danville.edu/domicile-determination.
Student must have a complete federal FAFSA or, if not eligible to file FAFSA, a VASA application on file at DCC for the current Aid Year.
Student must be up to date with all requested documentation needed to complete the financial aid process.
Student must be enrolled in a Financial Aid eligible degree or certificate program (16 or more total credits).
Student must be meeting Satisfactory Academic Process.
Student must demonstrate financial need as defined by the institution.
Students can apply for emergency funding assistance no more than once per academic year. If awarded, funds will not be available until after the date to drop classes with refund per enrollment period.
Once application and required documentation has been submitted, the application review committee will process the documentation and a Financial Aid staff member will notify the student.
** Eligible students will be notified by a message in the Student Services Message Center.
** Eligible students will receive their funds automatically through direct deposit to their account on file. For questions relating to setting up direct deposit, please call 797-8418 or 797-8421. If there is no account on file, eligible students will receive a paper check in the mail to their address on file. Please verify that your address is correct in SIS.
** Please allow 3-5 business days for processing. Requests will not be reviewed over the weekend or when the college is closed for the holidays.
Other resources are available for students to assist in ensuring success while attending Danville Community College.
- There is a food pantry located in Wyatt 108. Call 797-8479 or email studentsuccess@danville.edu for more information.
- The DCC Library has computers/laptops available for student use. For questions, contact Library@danville.edu. Tutoring services are also available at Tutoring@danville.edu.
- The Scale Up/TARE Office, located in the Wyatt building, may be able to assist with other needs. Call 797-8494 to determine if you are eligible.