PCC Resources, Programs & Grants

DISTRICT WIDE SERVICES
PANTHER PANTRY
This program is designed to help students struggling with food gaps. Many students experience hunger as they face the demands of juggling the expenses needed to achieve their educational goals. Emergency bus tickets, Hygiene Packs, and other supplies are available to students. Additionally, Student Leadership has free food at many of our events, visit www.orgsync.com to see what events are happening on your campus.
Student Leadership Office Locations:
Southeast: Mount Tabor Hall 152
Cascade: Student Union 207
Rock Creek: Building 5 Room 119
Sylvania: CC 221

EMERGENCY GRANTS/LOANS Students can apply for emergency grants. Grants will be considered for students who are experiencing financial barriers to completing their education. You can receive one grant per term, three per academic year, and six total while enrolled at PCC. Grants are authorized by the Student Leadership Office.
To find more information and apply for an emergency grant, go to www.pcc.edu/enroll/paying-for-college/emergency-funds

EMERGENCY BUS TICKETS Are you stuck on campus without a way to get home? Do not worry, simply visit the Student Leadership Office at your campus and we will provide you with an emergency bus ticket.

CHILD CARE GRANTS Do you have kids? Student Leadership offers childcare reimbursement grants to students in good standing, on financial aid, and Pell-eligible.
For more information, please click this link https://www.pcc.edu/resources/child-care/

LEGISLATIVE INTERNSHIP We are looking for 12 qualified students to represent the diverse student population at PCC and learn about the legislative process in Salem, regardless of personal or political ideology. Those students will receive a tuition waiver for the 4 credit internship class in Winter term, as well as a $200 travel stipend. 
For more details visit https://www.pcc.edu/resources/aspcc/internship.html

ALTERNATIVE BREAK PROGRAM Supported by the Student Activity Fee, ASPCC provides students with an opportunity to travel in country and participate in service learning and civic engagement trips for a subsidized fee.
Applications now open at https://www.pcc.edu/resources/aspcc/alternative-breaks.html

CLUBS AT PCC Clubs & organizations offer many opportunities to gain valuable leadership experience, Make connections on campus, Free access to some campus facilities, audiovisual equipment and vending space for fundraising events, Funding for club activities, Access to free marketing materials, Assistance from the Student Life and Leadership Professional staff, and much, much more! Find more information about joining or starting a club on orgsync.com or visit the Student Leadership Office on your campus.
Student Leadership Office Locations:
Southeast: Mount Tabor Hall 152
Cascade: Student Union 207
Rock Creek: Building 5 Room 119
Sylvania: CC 221

CAMPUS EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES Student leaders are busy all year long planning and organizing events and activities on each PCC campus. These events share culture, promote education and activism, build community, and create an inclusive environment for all PCC students.
For more information visit www.orgsync.com or your local Student Leadership office.
Student Leadership Office Locations:
Southeast: Mount Tabor Hall 152
Cascade: Student Union 207
Rock Creek: Building 5 Room 119
Sylvania: CC 221

PHI THETA KAPPA HONORS SOCIETY PTK is the official community college honors society with over 90 years or recognizing academic excellence. Membership is based on academic achievement. PTK has over 90 million dollars in scholarship opportunities every year. For more information, contact your local chapter on www.orgsync.com or the following locations:
Student Leadership Office Locations:
Southeast: Mount Tabor Hall 152
Cascade: Student Union 207
Rock Creek: Building 5 Room 119
Sylvania: CC 221

THE GREEN INITIATIVE FUND TGIF Grants provide funding for projects to create a more sustainable campus and reduce the college’s impact on the environment. Any student, faculty, or staff can apply for a TGIF Grant to complete their sustainability project.
Visit https://www.pcc.edu/about/sustainability/tgif for more information or to apply.

RESOURCE CENTERS Each PCC campus has resource centers which are places for students to find and build community. The Queer, Multicultural, Women’s, and Veteran’s Resource centers are supportive, comfortable, encouraging, and safe environments for all students. PCC Resource Centers strive to create a welcoming environment for all students and serve all populations regardless of gender, gender expression, race, sexuality, country of origin, ethnicity, or documentation status.