CAREBANK
WHAT IS THE
ASSOCIATED STUDENTS CAREBANK?
CareBank is a
service providing help to Fullerton College students with
short-term emergency aid.
WHAT SERVICES ARE
OFFERED BY THE CAREBANK?
CareBank
offers Fullerton College students food and/or a one-month
bus pass for transportation to and from school one time per
semester, as well as referral assistance.
DOES CAREBANK
GIVE AWAY MONEY OR MAKE LOANS TO STUDENTS?
No, but
CareBank acts as a referral center referring students to
agencies on and off campus.
WHAT
QUALIFICATIONS MUST A NEEDY STUDENT MEET IN ORDER TO RECEIVE
ASSISTANCE FROM CAREBANK?
The only
requirements are that the requestor shall be currently
enrolled as a student at Fullerton College with no less than
5 units for that semester.
CareBank is
dependent on donations and funds are limited. When resources
are not available, the CareBank Coordinator will refer needy
students to other assisting organizations.
CAN A STUDENT
RETURN TO CAREBANK FOR AID AS NEEDED?
CareBank funding
is limited and is designed to help students help themselves.
CareBank is only able to help a needy student once per
semester. Students may also be referred to outside agencies
for assistance.
ARE REQUESTS
CONFIDENTIAL?
Interviews with
the CareBank Coordinator will be kept strictly confidential.
HOW DOES A
STUDENT MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO SEE A CAREBANK COORDINATOR?
To make an
appointment, stop by the Associated Students Office (Bldg
1408) or call (714) 992-7256.
HOW IS CAREBANK
FUNDED?
CareBank is
totally funded with donations.
HOW MUCH OF EACH
DONATION IS USED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS?
100% of each
donation is applied directly to Fullerton College students
in need. All CareBank workers are volunteers. Any other
costs of CareBank are paid by the Associated Students.
WHAT TYPE OF
DONATION DO YOU ACCEPT?
CareBank accepts
cash donations to purchase food certificates and bus passes.
NOCCCD payroll deductions are also accepted.
ARE DONATIONS TO
CAREBANK TAX DEDUCTIBLE?
All donations are
tax deductible. Cancelled checks serve as the receipt.
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