MCC Foundation Offering $75,000 for Student Coronavirus Aid

MANCHESTER, CT — Manchester Community College has established a special coronavirus emergency fund of "unrestricted monies" totaling $75,000 to be used to

"respond to student needs during the crisis."

MCC, along with the rest of the CSCU community colleges, moved all spring 2020 coursework
to online formats when it "became apparent that the pandemic will have a strong impact on the
state of Connecticut."

Many students, especially those requiring "significant hands-on and lab-based work" have been "challenged by this transition," MCC officials said.

The fund is supported by the MCC Foundation, which allocated the grant.

MCC Interim CEO Tanya Millner said. The "unrestricted funding" will give the college latitude to provide emergency funding to students who have "unexpected personal needs," such as child care and reduced income.

"We do not want this crisis to derail our students' ability to stay on track," she said. "We acknowledge their need to make their health and the health of their loved ones and families a priority. This generous block grant from our foundation provides another means of support so students can attend to their increased responsibilities while continuing to pursue their educational goals."

Rosemarie Papa, MCC Foundation president said it's consistent with the 52-year tradition of the MCC Foundation.

Students can apply for for emergency aid through their faculty adviser or course professor. They can also contact Angelo Simoni, Jr., interim dean of students; or Mary Lou Vredenburg, associate dean of faculty.