Coaches on Campus
The Bucks County Opportunity Council and the Bucks County Community College are partnering to help college students stay in school when challenges arise, so they can graduate and continue their path to self-sufficiency. Our goal is to help students stay enrolled in college through graduation with one-on-one coaching and supportive accountability.
Coaches can help students with both short-term financial emergencies and planning toward long-term financial success. Short-term, coaches can help students with resources like food, gas gift cards, rent and utility assistance, childcare, and tools for school like laptops, WIFI, and books. Long-term, coaches can assist students through our economic self-sufficiency program, which allows students to work with coaches for up to 5 years to become financially independent by obtaining employment that pays a living wage.
Get Connected with a Coach Today!
Coaches are at the Newtown campus on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 am to 2 pm.
https://bcoc.org/coachesoncampus/
Economic Self-Sufficiency
Individualized coaching to help you build the resources necessary for economic stability.
Transportation
Support is available for students who need car repairs, gas, assistance with car insurance payments, and bus passes. Opportunities for clients to secure transportation through our donated car program.
Childcare
Financial support for childcare is available during work and school.
Food Services
Providing support to students with food insecurity through on- campus food pantries, gift cards to local grocery stores, and Fresh Connect, a free farmers market
Housing Services
Assisting low- income families with utilities to prevent electric, water, or sewer shut off. Help with rental and move-in assistance.
Scholarships
Students who are enrolled in a degree or certification program at BCCC could qualify for scholarships