WCCC COVID-19 INFO CENTER-ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR SPRING

Update–1/18/2021

UPDATES ON EMERGENCY GRANTS FOR STUDENTS

The federal government has expanded assistance for students for the spring term.  WCCC has emergency grant funds to assist students who have incurred additional hardships as a result of the COVID-19 displacement.  This can include expenses for TUITION AND FEES (NEW FOR SPRING) housing, technology, board (food expenses) and other related educational expenses.

Click below for the spring 2021 application.  To be eligible, you must have a 2020-21 FAFSA on file with the College (or have citizenship paperwork available) and be in attendance for the spring 2021 semester.  Note that because the act requires students to be enrolled, funds will not be disbursed until after the start of the Spring semester (after 2/1/2021).

REVISED CARES APPLICATION FOR SPRING 2021

Use of CARES ACT funds-Student Funds

In accordance with the federal law, WCCC must disclose basic information on the CARES Act student grant program.  WCCC’s latest disclosure information can be found in the attached documents:

Warren-County-Community-College-COVID-Grant-Information-as-of-12-31-2020

Use of CARES ACT funds-Institutional Funds

Note that the institutional funds reports represent COVID expenses made for CARES-related charges.  The CARES grant calls for 50% of the COVID funds to be spent on student funds.  The College has formally requested, and is still is awaiting guidance from the US Department of Education, as to whether it can draw down institutional funds in advance of student funds.  Expenses reported in the Institutional Funds are expenses incurred to date.  However, the College is  only drawing down funds based on the amount of student funds disbursed.

Institutional Funds As of 9-30-2020

Quarterly Report-Exp Oct to Dec 2020

College Operations

•  The College remains closed to the public except for limited in-person/hybrid classes, core business requirements, and scheduled board meetings as needed.  Items such as requests for public records (OPRA) may be deferred based on accessibility of records.

• The College is able to conduct advising, student services, financial aid and payment activities on-line.  Please use the contacts to schedule an appointment:

Student Services: [email protected] or call (908) 835-2300

Financial Aid:  [email protected]

Business Office:  [email protected] or call (908) 835-2328

Academic Affairs: [email protected]

Registration for Spring

Students can register for spring remotely or via an appointment on campus.  Please contact [email protected] to make an appointment to register with an advisor.

Continuing Education Programs

Noncredit students should check their email AND/OR voicemail for additional information regarding classes.  If you have any questions, please send an email to [email protected].

Information about Services

•  Remote tutoring is available from the ISC. In many cases, this will be virtual face-to-face. Email the ISC at [email protected] to schedule an appointment.
•  The Library will also continue to function remotely. Please visit the WCCC webpage (warren.edu) and click on Library to access library services.
•  If you need student services assistance, you can contact Jeremy Beeler in Student Services ([email protected]) or leave a message for him at 908-835-2301.
•  If you are a student who needs assistance or adjustments to your accommodations in light of the on-line learning, please contact Rebecca Mellinger ([email protected]) or leave a message for her at 908-835-2625.
•  If you have financial aid questions, please contact Jackie Daly ([email protected] )  at  908-835-2309.
•  Students with technology challenges should contact Dr. Marianne Van Deursen via email ([email protected] ) or leave a message at 908-835-2430. This is particularly important if you do not have a laptop at home or internet in your home. We will also be making follow-up phone calls as we know that some of you may not even see an email without technology.
•  If you need to reach the business office, please contact Barbara Pratt via e-mail ([email protected]) or leave a message at 908-835-2328.
• If you need password resets or have IT issues, please contact [email protected]

General NJ Information

The NJ Council of County Colleges is maintaining information about general services available to students during this time, including medical and financial information (unemployment information, etc.). https://www.njccc.org/  for up to date state information.

We understand that these are challenging times and new guidance from state and federal governments is emerging daily.  Please know that it is the highest priority of the college to keep students and employees safe during the period.  We will continue to update you as information is made available and post additional information here.