The Lavender Fund provides critical assistance to students facing unexpected challenges - childcare, groceries, rent, utilities, and car repairs.

In 2023-2024, we awarded approximately $18,000 in support. This past fiscal year (2024-2025) that amount grew to nearly $50,000. Whether the increase reflects greater awareness or greater need, one thing is clear: students rely on this resource now more than ever. We anticipate this need will continue to grown.

HCC cares about our students. We have designated funds available for students facing a financial need. With our Lavender Fund, if you are a first year-second semester or later student, you can apply for funds to help cover one-time emergency needs.

Typical funding needs that students request include:

Transportation needs (public transportation, gas, etc.)
Child Care
Heating and utility assistance
Housing
Food and Hunger assistance