Are you facing food insecurity, homelessness, job loss, lack of transportation, childcare or technology issues right now? Let us help ease the stress before exams start. The Virginia Western Educational Foundation Rapids Response Student Emergency Fund is available for applications until Dec. 10th, the last day of classes for fall semester. The application re-opens for spring 2022 semester on January 18, 2022.

Students may apply for assistance in an amount up to $500.00 through the Rapids Response Student Emergency Fund. The application is on the Educational Foundation website at https://www.virginiawestern.edu/foundation/student-funds/. Read the eligibility requirements to apply on the webpage before submitting your application.

And don’t forget about the VWCC Student Food Co-op fueled by Kroger. Located on top floor of Maury & Sheila Strauss Family Student Life Center. Info at https://www.virginiawestern.edu/student-life/food-pantry/

For more information, contact Carolyn Payne, Scholarship & CCAP Coordinator, at 540-857-6371 or cpayne@virginiawestern.edu.