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The Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation's emergency assistance fund is NOW OPEN and accepting applications for the Fall 2020 semester. The application can be found online at https://mcccdf.academicworks.com/opportunities/13531.
Currently enrolled students at any of the Maricopa Community Colleges with a short-term, unforeseen financial hardship or immediate expense may apply for funds to cover things like:
Required books
Bus Pass
Car repair
Transportation
Food
Gas
School supplies
Utilities
Students may receive $200 through the emergency assistance fund. Funds are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.