Student Emergency Fund

Chaps Helping Chaps

The Chaps Helping Chaps - Student Emergency Fund program is funded by the Midland College family; faculty, staff, alumni, retirees, and community members. The program helps MC students enrolled in credit courses stay in school by assisting them with emergency needs.

Short term assistance varies by the situation, but some examples include:

Emergency Food (and assistance with local food banks)
EZ Rider Bus Pass
Utility Bills
Gasoline
Emergency car repairs
Community Referrals: Housing, Daycare, Legal, and more
Medical (Assistance and Referrals)

Request Assistance

Laptop/Hotspot Loan Applications for the Fall 2026 semester will open August 17 and are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Donate to Chaps Helping Chaps!

If you would like to help keep this emergency fund going, please consider a donation.

Give a Gift

Get Help Today!

Mechelle Jones
Student Support Services Director & Title IX Coordinator
Scharbauer Student Center
Room 125
(432) 685-4735
mechellej@midland.edu