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Student Support Services Information

Your success is at the core of everything we do at Mitchell Community College. The Student Support Services department provides resources and information that assists with non-academic challenges.  We are here to help with any difficulty that affects your well-being and college enrollment. We encourage students, faculty and staff to call, e-mail or visit us.

Service Information

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We want every student to succeed here at Mitchell. Unexpected emergencies arise and we want to help. If you face a financial emergency, please start by clicking the Student Support Button above.

This website provides thousands of resources in the local area to its users. Students can find resources for food, housing, transit, healthcare, childcare, and legal help. To learn more, visit findhelp.org.

Too often, financial emergencies like unexpected healthcare costs, childcare expenses, or car breakdowns prevent Mitchell students from completing their coursework and training. Finish Line Grants help students reach that milestone when facing these unforeseen challenges. Mitchell Finish Line Grants are a one time of up to $1,000 are available to Mitchell students who:

  • Are in good academic standing (minimum 2.0 GPA)

  • Have completed 50% of their work toward a degree or credential

  • Are faced with an unexpected financial emergency that involves:

    • Auto Repairs
    • Child Care
    • Dependent Care
    • Housing Assistance
    • Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities
    • Utility Bills
    • Health Care Referrals
    • Assistance with Books and School Supplies
    • Assistance with Tuition and Fees

What Types of Financial Emergencies are Covered by Finish Line Grants?
Examples of allowable expenditures for Finish Line Grants:

  • Transportation assistance may be provided to help the student get to class or other instructional locations. Examples are bus passes and gasoline assistance.

  • Auto Repairs. Auto repair payments that allow a participant to participate in educational and training activities are allowed. This includes repairs of an immediate need. Normal vehicle maintenance costs are not allowed. If a participant is repairing a personal vehicle, Finish Line Grant funds may be used to purchase the parts. Auto repair may not exceed the amount of the vehicle. If public transportation would be a more feasible option for the participant, Finish Line Grant funds will not be required.

  • Child Care. Childcare assistance for children ages 12 and under who reside in the home of the student are allowed if other resources are not available.

  • Dependent Care. Dependent care assistance may be utilized to help a participant meet their family care needs during participation in their educational activities. Finish Line Grant funds must not duplicate dependent care assistance available from another source.

  • Housing Assistance. Housing assistance allows students to maintain or obtain adequate or temporary shelter while participating in educational activities. Finish Line Grant funds may not pay for rental deposits or mortgage payments. Finish Line Grant funds must not duplicate housing assistance from another source.

  • Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities. Finish Line Grant funds may be utilized to assist a student who needs accommodations to enable them to participate in their educational activities. Finish Line Grant funds must not duplicate funds provided by another source.

  • Utility Bills. Students may obtain assistance in paying for utility bills, including water, gas and electric bills. Finish Line Grant funds must not duplicate assistance from another source.

  • Referrals to Health Care. Students in need of medical or counseling services should be referred to other community medical resources if applicable. The referrals include DOT physicals, drug screens, required immunizations, dental, ophthalmologist, drug and alcohol counseling, mental health counseling, behavioral counseling, etc. Finish Line Grant funds must not duplicate medical assistance available from another source.

  • Assistance with Books and School Supplies. Grant funds may be utilized to assist a student with books, fees, school supplies, and other necessary items related to their education.

  • Assistance with Tuition and Fees. In the context that the student has an emergency financial challenge that has negatively impacted the student’s ability to pay for tuition and fees, then Finish Line Grant funds may be used to pay tuition and fees. However, it is not the intent of the grant program to function solely as a scholarship for a student’s tuition and fees.

 

Examples of not allowed expenditures for Finish Line Grants:
Finish Line Grant funds are not to be used for student expenses that are not allowed as supportive services including:

  • Titled or deeded items or when recovery of the expense is anticipated (e.g. rent or housing deposits, mortgage payments, property taxes, fines and late fees).

  • Purchase of vehicles.

  • Vehicle payments.

  • Business startup costs.

  • Internet or phone service (including a prepaid plan, minutes etc.).

An SAP is a college-sponsored benefit that offers the support and resources you need to address personal or school-related challenges and concerns.  It’s confidential and free to you and your household family members. Help is available 24/7/365 at (800) 633-3353. 

Services from the Mitchell SAP include:

  • Mental Health Counseling Services

  • Crisis Intervention

  • Legal Support Services

  • Financial Literacy Programming

  • Marital Services

  • Child Care Support

  • and, more!

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Student Assistance Program (SAP)–MYGroup 
Call (800) 633-3353 or visit mygroup.com > Click on My Portal Login > Work-Life 

Enter the Username: mitchellccsap
Enter the Password: guest

For additional information, view the SAP student orientation video linked here

Share the Ride helps connect students who need help with transportation. This website gives students the option to carpool with someone who is in the same area as them. It also gives the option to find a passenger. To learn more and create an account, visit this link. (Opens in New Tab)

Have Questions?

Contact Student Support or use the button below.

StudentSupport@mitchellcc.edu

(704) 978-5426

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