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the scholarships in spring 2018, 53 percent opted in; 500 possible through cross-departmental partnerships.” Setting
additional students were offered access to the scholarships in up the program was a collaborative effort between financial
October 2018. coaches, campus management, security, a PeopleSoft analyst,
information technology, communications, and the call center.
Twice a month, a Houston Food Bank refrigerated food
truck delivers to food distribution locations set up as farmers The project is in early stages and data collection is ongoing;
market style experiences at two alternating HCC campuses. however, anecdotal reports indicate that students consider the
The food scholarship program provides each participating program a great benefit. One HCC food scholarship
student with 60 pounds of produce, meat, and nonperishable recipient stated, “I just want to let you guys know how thankful
food. Students’ financial aid packages are not affected, and and grateful I am for what you are doing to help the students,
participating students are encouraged to allocate the money their families, and the community. You have no idea how much
saved to handle other costs. your program helped our family. I will always be grateful for all
your help.”
Current Impact
Armando Galvan-Cruces, HCC financial coach, said, “The food
HCC’s Director of Financial Aid Operations, Bianca Matlock, scholarship has been intense, deeply gratifying work that we
described the program as “a large undertaking made know our students need.”
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