We support, because we care.
Because your success is important to us, we are here to help you access GRCC and community resources so you can focus on your education, such as: Food, Utility Costs, Housing Costs, Housing Resources, Transportation (i.e bus passes, gas, etc), Auto Repairs, Healthcare/Medical Needs, Tuition and Fees, Textbooks and School Supplies, Internet Access, SNAP benefits (food assistance), Childcare, etc.
GET HELP contact and Emergency Fund intake form
Note: Please read the instructions and fill out the GET HELP contact form and a staff member will be in contact with you. Students who are at risk of not continuing their education may qualify for additional funding, and can also be linked to other services.
Please fill out the form completely.
- GRCC staff will review your information and may contact you for a one-on-one appointment or phone call.
- If you are a GUEST student (taking classes at GRCC but currently enrolled in another institution), you are not eligible for emergency funding. You should contact your home institution to request emergency funds.
- Please allow two business days for a response. Responses will be sent to your GRCC email account.
Students may also visit the Financial Aid office or apply online for financial aid and scholarships to assist in tuition costs.
Community resources
United Way – 211
United Way – 211 connects people to more than 2,900 services in Kent, Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Newaygo, Osceola and Oceana Counties including food, shelter, utility assistance, disaster recovery, childcare, transportation, and more.
Heart of West Michigan United Way
Heart of West Michigan United Way unites resources in West Michigan to help fight poverty. This branch of the United Way is located at 118 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503.
hwmuw.org
Call: 211 OR 1-800 - 887-1107
Email: communications@hwmuw.org
Text your zip code to: 898211.* Standard message and data rates may apply.
The Salvation Army: Kent County
The Salvation Army: Kent County is here to connect people who are literally homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness to the best available housing resource in the community. If you or someone you know is experiencing a housing crisis, please contact them right away.
salvationarmy.org
Call: 211 OR 1-800 - 887-1107
DTE Energy Payment Assistance Programs
DTE Energy Payment Assistance Programs can help if you are having trouble paying energy bills. Please use this guide to learn more about the programs that can help you, or view other agency assistance programs.
Affordable Connectivity Program
Applications for the ACP have been paused. If you are already registered for the ACP, updates regarding the program's end date will be sent to the email account you used to register for the program. You may also request email notifications from EducationSuperHighway regarding the status of the program.
Find additional resources
Please consider some of the other options available to you on the GetHelp webpage as well as various options near you. The Find Help site can help you find resources and other free or reduced cost programs depending on your need, and United Way – 211 is another option that connects people to more than 2,900 services.