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Student Resources

Scholarship Applications are available for the 2025/2026 school year. Visit Palomar College Financial Aid to learn more.

The Foundation’s mission is to remove financial barriers to ensure student’s success. One of the Foundation’s core programs is providing emergency grants, textbook assistance, and educational support to students that are experiencing financial difficulties.

If a student has received funding/laptop in previous semesters, they may not be eligible for emergency funds due to limited funding availability.

Emergency Grants/Textbook Assistance/Laptops

Palomar College Foundation Emergency Grant Program

We understand that unexpected emergencies can create serious obstacles to your education. The Palomar College Foundation is here to help. Our Emergency Grant Program exists to support students facing sudden financial hardships, so you can stay enrolled and continue working toward your goals without losing momentum.

Whether you’re dealing with an unexpected expense, need help accessing textbooks, or require a laptop to continue your coursework, we’re committed to helping you stay on track.

What Support is Available?

  • Emergency grants, textbook assistance, and laptops
  • Grant amounts: Typically between $50 and $250
  • Limit: Students may receive one emergency grant per semester
  • Review schedule: Requests are reviewed by committee every Tuesday
  • Note: Funds are limited, and while we do our best to help every student in need, awards are not guaranteed. The number of units you’re enrolled in will be considered when reviewing your request.

How to Request Help:

Step 1: Reach out to a faculty member or college administrator and ask them to submit a referral form on your behalf.

Step 2: Once your referral is reviewed and approved, you’ll receive an email from the Foundation with a link to complete your emergency grant application.

Remember: You’re not alone. Our goal is to help you overcome short-term challenges so you can continue your education with confidence. If you’re facing a true emergency, please reach out—we’re here to help

If you are seeking textbook assistance, please email the library at library@palomar.edu to check for the availability of textbooks on reserve. You may also call the library at 760-744-1150, ext. 2612

If you are a Palomar staff/faculty member and have a student who needs assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to our office at pcfoundation@palomar.edu or 760-744-1150, ext. 3103. Thank you for your understanding and patience

Community Resources

If you or someone you know is in need of immediate assistance, visit the 211 San Diego site, which is a local non-profit organization that provides information and connections to community, health, and disaster resources. Help is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and in more than 200 languages.

Also, visit Palomar College’s Student Life & Leadership site for more on-campus resources that may be able to help further.