Who are the Resource Navigators?
CCAC Resource Navigators are part of CCAC's Student Services and work as a point of contact to help students overcome barriers outside the classroom by connecting them to on-campus and off-campus resources.
The Resource Navigators have assisted over 1,000 students with referrals to community resources such as (but not limited to) the Allegheny County Department of Human Services, Poise Foundation, Internet Essentials and Computer Reach.
Resource Navigators Quick Links
Student Emergency GAP Fund & Essential Needs Services
CCAC offers a number of support programs for students who are experiencing financial hardship. This interest and application form is available to all students and is used by the CCAC Resource Navigators to help connect you to college and community resources. There are many reasons to complete the form and speak with a Navigator, but some of the most frequent are:
- You are experiencing financial hardship and need to apply for a Student Emergency GAP Fund Scholarship or Book Scholarship.
- You are struggling to afford food or feel uneasy about where your next meal will come from.
- You would like get connected to resources to help you afford your rent, utilities or childcare.
- You would like to learn more about college resources, such as the Campus Cupboards, Clothing Closets and transportation cards.
The Student Emergency GAP Fund is designed to increase student learner success by providing financial assistance to students experiencing financial hardship, which may prohibit them from continuing their education at CCAC. Students may request GAP funds up to 2 times per lifetime. GAP award amounts may change depending on total funds available.
Circumstances requiring a student to apply for the Student Emergency GAP Fund may vary widely. These circumstances may include such varied events as the loss of a job halfway through a final semester, the sudden inability to afford child care required to attend classes, or being able to afford tuition but having difficulty financing the purchase of books.
Who is Eligible?
To be eligible for the CCAC Student Emergency GAP Fund, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
- Be a current CCAC student enrolled in a minimum of six credits and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0
- Have completed the college's financial aid application process (FAFSA)
- Be degree- or certificate-seeking
- Be in good behavioral and financial standing with the college
- Have supporting documentation that is equal to or greater than the requested amount
″The navigator that helped me has gone above and beyond in many aspects. She not only made an impact but was the number one reason for success my first semester.″
Schedule an Appointment With Us
To access Navigate via mobile device, download "Navigate Student" through Google Play or AppStore, search for "CCAC,” and enter your username and password (same as my.ccac.edu).
To access Navigate via desktop, log in here.
New to Navigate? To get started, visit the EAB Navigate Guide for Students in the Help Center.
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