Massachusetts Emergency Fund The Emergency Fund Pilot program provides financial assistance to students for unexpected or untimely expenses. The purpose of the fund is to assist is students in good academic standing who are experiencing short-term financial emergencies so that they can remain enrolled and continue their studies. Priority is given to Pell-eligible and underrepresented students. Eligibility Criteria Must be a legal US citizen; Must be a legal resident of Massachusetts with an established residency of at last 12-months or more; Must have a completed FAFSA application and demonstrated need according to federal Title IV regulations; Must be enrolled at least 6-credit hours or more; Must be in good academic standing; Must be eligible for Federal Title IV aid; Be enrolled as of fall of 2021 and have not earned a first bachelor’s degree; Must be matriculated into an eligible degree or certificate program. "*" indicates required fields You must log into MyGCC to apply! This application can not be completed otherwise. Go to Submit a Form → Massachusetts Emergency Grant Application.Name* First Last Student ID #*Email* This field is hidden when viewing the formMajorThis field is hidden when viewing the formCreditsEligibilityPlease read and review eligibility for applicantsCheck all that apply I am a legal US citizen I have been a legal resident of Massachusetts for at least 12 months or more I have completed a FAFSA and demonstrate financial need according to Title IV I am in good academic standing I was enrolled at GCC in the fall of 2021 I am enrolled in at least 6 credits at GCC I do not have a bachelor's degree I am matriculated into an eligible degree or certificate program Select AllRequested AssistanceEmergency expenses allowed under the Emergency Fund are aligned within the institution’s annual educational Cost of Attendance (COA), but also focus on helping students to deflect their basic needs insecurities in the areas of food and housing. Indicate which of your expenses require support. Food Housing Childcare Books/Course Materials Technology (software, computer or other device, internet, etc.) Current GCC tuition & fees or a past due bill Other Describe your other financial needs*Governor's Emergency Education Relief (GEER) FundingPlease read the overview of requirements and eligible expenses for GEER Fund applicants.Describe your other COVID-related expenses*Please select the situation(s) that best describe(s) your current COVID-19 situation*Please check all that apply. Childcare expenses I or a significant member of my household experienced a loss of income or reduction in income directly related to the Covid-19 pandemic I or a significant member of my household cannot find a job because employers are not hiring during Covid-19 I had to leave my job or reduce the number of hours I normally work in order to stay home with my children while they attend school remotely My spouse or partner had to leave their job or reduce the number of hours they normally work in order to stay home with our children while the children attend school remotely My community does not have broadband and I have to travel to access free wireless services I had to or I still need to buy a laptop, tablet, printer or other similar devices for remote learning I cannot afford monthly internet services and need assistance to cover this ongoing cost To facilitate remote learning I had to purchase additional software associated with my courses Tuition and fee assistance: I experience a loss of income due to Covid-19 and need help paying for my school bill to continue my studies at GCC One-time housing assistance: I or a significant member of my household experience a loss on income due to Covid-19 and need help paying my mortgage or rent Other Acknowledgement* I certify that the information that I have provided in this application is accurate and true that understand that falsification of information may result in the forfeiture of my emergency grant This field is hidden when viewing the formtoken2