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PCOM Student Emergency Funding

PCOM offers emergency funding for students who are experiencing emergencies or financial hardships. These funds are used to provide support to medical and graduate students.

PCOM Student Emergency Fund

The PCOM Student Emergency Fund was established in 2020 by alumni, employees and the Alumni Association of PCOM in response to the financial hardship endured by some students during the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund continues to receive donations and is used to provide emergency support to students as it relates to their education. Applicable students can be enrolled at any of the PCOM campus location or within any of our academic programs.

OIS Endowed Student Emergency Fund

The OIS Endowed Student Emergency Fund was established in 2022 by the Osteopathic Institute of the South (OIS). Funds generated annually will help students who have had their education, training and lives impacted by unforeseen incidents. Funding will be distributed for the most basic needs including food and nutritional essentials, housing, or health care. Funds may also support course materials, technology and emergency travel expenses. Applicable students must be enrolled at PCOM Georgia or PCOM South Georgia at the time of application and award distribution.

Student emergency funds at PCOM are donor-funded, non-renewable and no FAFSA is required for eligibility. Non-emergency expenses will be reviewed as a special circumstance request.

Over $350,000 has been granted to over 350 students from these sources since 2020. Students may receive up to $1,000 when they request the fund.

Eligible emergencies for funding may include:

  • Copays for urgent medical procedures and catastrophic illness
  • Car accidents
  • Temporary housing for unexpected displacement
  • Reasonable travel related to the death of an immediate family member

Ineligible emergencies may include:

  • Routine medical care
  • Car payments and insurance
  • Rent and utilities
  • Collections due to unresolved historical debt payments

The process for applying for emergency aid is as follows:

  • Complete Student Emergency Fund Request Form which can also be found in myPCOM.
  • The PCOM Financial Aid Office reviews applications and makes decisions on a case-by-case basis. A financial aid staff member may reach out to you for additional information.
  • Approved funding is made payable to the student via refund from the PCOM Bursar Office.
  • Note: Non-emergency expenses will be reviewed as a special circumstance request.
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