In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Laney College is offering limited grants to assist students who are struggling with transportation, healthcare, housing/rent, childcare, utilities and food- that might interfere with attending school.
If you are facing a one-time financial emergency, we may be able to help.
See a list of options below:
Keeping Students Connected Internet & Computer Support Fund
- Grant Amount: 6-months free internet and a laptop or desktop computer to keep.
- Purpose: Support student computer and internet access to achieve educational goal.
- Eligibility Requirements: Enrolled in a minimum of three (3.0) units at Laney College and NOT a current Comcast subscriber.
- To Apply: Complete the online application.
- Contact: Diane Chang, Associate Dean of Educational Success, dtchang@peralta.edu
AT&T Oakland Promise Emergency Support Scholarship
- Grant Amount: $100.00, one-time grant provided as a check*
- Purpose: Assist students with the cost of books, classes, housing, tools and supplies needed to further their education.
- To Apply: Complete the online application by May 3, 2020
- Eligibility Requirements: Oakland Promise Student enrolled full-time in a Peralta College (BCC, CoA, Laney, or Merritt); completed a Student Educational Plan with a counselor; live in Alameda county; have a minimum 2.5 GPA; and demonstrate financial need.
- Contact: Peralta Colleges Foundation, white@peralta.edu
Student Equity and Achievement (SEA) & Emergency Food Grants
- Thank you for your interest in our Student Equity and Achievement (SEA) & Emergency Food Grants. At this time, our funding has been depleted and we are no longer accepting applications. We will continue to keep you informed about the grants, services, and resources as they become available.
ASLC Emergency Relief Scholarship
- At this time, our funding has been depleted and we are no longer accepting applications. We will continue to keep you informed about the grants, services, and resources as they become available.
*Checks will be mailed to selected applicants in mid-May