Benefits Access Center
Are real-life problems, such as family stress, health issues, or financial troubles getting in the way of your college plan? The Benefits Access Center can connect you and your family with resources to help relieve or even eliminate these challenges. Our office will meet with you; get to know you and your life circumstances in a safe, affirming, private, and friendly environment. We will provide support and help you identify ways to overcome obstacles. Before feeling like you need to withdraw from your classes or taking a leave from the college, come see us. We can help you!
Programs & Services | Description | Day | Hours | Location |
On-Campus Food Pantry | Non-perishable Snacks, lunch and take home | Monday – Friday | 11:00am – 1:00pm | 2nd floor Student Center- Near room 228 |
WCC Students against Hunger | Meet/Greet! Open to all! | Wednesdays | 11:30am – 12:30pm | CLA0111 |
Catholic Charities – SNAP Application Assistance | Enrollment food stamps | Every other Thursday (Starting 10/26) | 10:00am – 12:00 | Student Center 228 |
Yonkers Chamber Commerce | Health ins. Enrollment/info | Wednesdays
Jan 17, Feb 14, March 14, April 11, |
10:00am – 2:00pm | Student Center 228/Table in Cafeteria |
Westchester County Dept. Health | Health ins. enrollment | Tuesdays | 9:30am – 11:00am | Student Center 228 |
Housing Support Group | Support group | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Our success speaks for itself!
We have been able to help close to 70% of students enrolled in our program stay in college from one semester to the next.
For help obtaining services through the BAC, use the Benefits Access Center Intake Form.
If you have an unforeseen emergency, please contact the Benefits Access Center now located in the Student Center- Room 224. You may be eligible for the Westchester Community College Foundation Emergency Aid Program. Applications will receive immediate attention. Please call the Benefits Access Center at 914-606-6725, come in person to STC-224, or use the online Emergency Aid Application form.
Contact
Benefits Access Center
Student Center Room 224
914-606-6725
debra.santora@sunywcc.edu
Westchester Community College
75 Grasslands Road
Valhalla, NY 10595