Through the generosity of the T.L.L. Temple Foundation, Kilgore College received a second grant to develop a special student emergency fund to support the financial needs of students who are enrolled in targeted degrees/programs and making successful progress towards completion.
This fund offers emergency financial assistance to KC students with emergencies or unexpected hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund serves to offset short-term financial need and is not a replacement for or permanent supplement to financial aid. Awards are not considered loans and do not require repayment. While the maximum annual award is $1,500 per student, based upon the availability of funds, students may apply multiple times per year until this maximum is reached. Funds are limited and are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
Examples of emergencies:
Types of expenses that are NOT covered:
Student emergency fund eligibility (subject to change):
To be eligible to apply for the Student Emergency Fund, you must:
All students must be enrolled in a designated high demand occupational major/program. High demand occupations in East Texas have been identified by utilizing the TLL Temple Foundation Labor Market Profiles, Texas Workforce Commission and Kilgore College regional economic partners. These include, but are not necessarily limited to:
Note: The applicant’s prior academic standing is taken into consideration during the review.
Emergency fund steps:
Decisions:
Award amount:
Receipts: