Help for Students in Need

• Thrive Central Oregon
  Thrive helps prevent housing and financial insecurity by connecting people to the resources they need. Available for phone or virtual appointments. Email us: thrive@cocc.edu or call us: 541-527-6884

• COCC's Pathways to Opportunity (PTO)
  The PTO program provides students facing financial barriers with needed financial support, including help with tuition and fees, transportation, food, books, testing fees, and more. The program is open to all students.
  
  
• SNAP Training & Education Program (STEP) 
  The STEP provides support to students needing assistance with tuition and fees, transportation, food, and more but is targeted towards students receiving SNAP benefits.  
  
  
• ASCOCC Food Bank 
  Food bags available for students on every campus.  

• COCC Student Emergency Fund
  If you have suddenly encountered unanticipated expenses related to your education, the COCC Student Emergency Fund may be able to help.
  
  
• COCC Childcare Assistance Fund
  The COCC Childcare Assistance Fund is a program to supplement the costs of childcare.

• COCC Personal Counseling (CAP Services)
   Free personal counseling for students enrolled at COCC.
  
  
• Dental Clinic at COCC
  Low income individuals with no dental insurance are provided necessary fillings or extractions by licensed dentists for only a $20 supply fee. Contact Deschutes County Health Services at 541-322-7400.