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Financial Assistance for Parenting Students

Additional Grant Funding through Financial Aid Services

Phone: (361) 698-1293 | 黑料吃瓜网 Financial Aid

Students may submit a request for cost of attendance adjustment to include childcare expenses. If a student is receiving financial aid up to their Cost of Attendance they may submit a receipt for childcare expenses and their budget will increase, allowing them to request additional financial aid to help cover their childcare expenses.

Carl Perkins Child Care Assistance

Based on eligibility and available funding

Phone: (361) 698-1700 | Perkins Grant Funding | Location: Windward Campus, Health Science 2, Rm. 134

Childcare Scholarships

Phone: (361) 698-1083

The 黑料吃瓜网 Center for Early Learning offers scholarships to assist with childcare costs. Scholarships are limited but sometimes available to eligible students. For more information, including waitlist information, please call the Center. 

Community Action Corporation of South Texas

Phone: (361) 664-0145 |

Community Action Corporation of South Texas (CACOST) is a non-profit organization established in 1971 and incorporated in Texas. Community Action provides a variety of services throughout South Texas.

Texas Workforce - Workforce Solutions of the Coastal Bend

Phone: (361) 882-7491, Press 5 |

This program provides support and subsidized child care services to eligible students - specifically for those who are searching for employment or attending school/participating in job training. Funding can be used at both on-campus and approved off-campus centers.  

On-Campus Childcare Center

Morris L. Lichtenstein Center for Early Learning

Phone: (361) 698-1083 | Center for Early Learning | Location: Heritage Campus

On-Campus Support Services

Private Nursing Facilities

Locations:

• Heritage Campus: White Library, Rm. 224
• Oso Creek Campus: STEM Bldg., Rm. 305 and Main Bldg. Library, Rm. 332
• Windward Campus: Health Science Bldg. 3, Rm. 330

Valdar's market

Phone: (361) 698-1277 | Valdar's Market | Locations: Available on All Campuses

At times, our pantry carries supplemental items for our parenting students, including diapers and formula.

Pregnant & Parenting Students' Rights

Phone: (361) 698-1277 | Title IX Policies and Resources

黑料吃瓜网 is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for pregnant and parenting students. See other parenting & family focused assistance on our Parenting Students website.

Off-Campus Support Services

CHAMPions - Maternal Health Promotion

Phone: (361) 808-8842 | 

Community Health Workers provide support to pregnant women, postpartum mothers, and their families in surrounding counties with specialized, educational home-visits, community resource guidance, and personalized care plans.

HIpp Hipp Hooray - Baby Closet

Phone: (361) 991-2008 | 

Learn valuable information about pregnancy, baby and toddler development, plus other life skills in these online and in-person sessions! As you learn, you will earn points to redeem in the Baby Closet.

HOPES Project

Phone: (361) 334-2876 | 

The HOPES Project provides free, basic needs support for expecting moms and caregivers of children ages 0-5 in Aransas, Bee, and Live Oak counties. They offer personalized support, parenting guidance, and connections to essential resources to help families thrive.

Off-Campus Facility Finders

The following websites can assist in finding childcare providers that have available spots:

Pregnancy Center of the Coastal Bend

Phone: (361) 991-2008 | 

Students can participate in education classes and receive assistance for diapers, formula, nursing needs, and other items.

Project Link Intervention

Phone: (361) 854-9199 | 

Confidential and free services are available, including prenatal & postpartum support, pregnancy & parenting classes, and emergency economic relief.

Texas WIC Benefits

Phone: (800) 942-3678 |  | 

UNITED WAY- NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP

Phone: (361) 882-2529 | 

Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) is a free community health program that supports first-time moms by having specially-trained nurses regularly visit and provide support early in the pregnancy through the child’s second birthday.

Additional Resources

Additional resources for child care assistance and financial aid can be found at .

On-Campus Clothing Assistance

Viking Career Closet

Phone: (361) 698-2467 | 

Locations: Heritage Campus, Harvin Center, Rm. 208; Oso Creek Campus, Main Bldg., Rm. 317

Receive free, professional clothing items for interviews, internships, job fairs, the first day of work, and more (proof required)! DMC students and alumni can make an appointment to collect 4 free items from the Viking Career Closet (no renting/returning, yours to keep!). Clothing drives for non-career clothing items are held throughout the year! See our social media pages for upcoming events.

Off-Campus Clothing Assistance

Catholic Charities

Phone: (361) 884-0651 |

Emergency Aid Program is to offer immediate assistance in emergency situations, providing food, clothing, utility and rent assistance, bus tokens, and other types of support to individuals in need, regardless of race, gender, or creed. Additionally, the program extends emergency aid to victims of natural disasters.

Church Unlimited Westside Missions

(361) 993-5900 | | Location: 3701 Mueller St., Corpus Christi, TX

Service distributions are Wednesdays from 9AM-1PM and include food, clothing, hygiene products, and haircuts.

Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation

Phone: (361) 814-2001 |

Free clothing is available at the Community Trans Clothing Closet. Call for more information.

mission 911

Phone: (361) 882-0911 | Location: 911 Park Ave., Corpus Christi

Salvation Army

Phone: (361) 884-9497

Contact the Social Service Department and complete an intake. You will receive a referral for additional assistance.

Student Emergency Aid

DMC Foundation

Phone: (361) 698-1317 | Student Emergency Aid

黑料吃瓜网 students who are currently experiencing an urgent, unexpected, and non-recurring financial emergency may apply for immediate assistance. The program is for current students enrolled in 6 credit hours or more. Emergency assistance is designed to be a temporary bridge for students experiencing unforeseen crisis and aid is not guaranteed.

On-Campus Available assistance

Del Mar Foundation Scholarship

Phone: (361) 698-1317 |

The Foundation Scholarship application is open February 1 - April 30 every year.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Off-Campus available assistance

Coastal Bend Community Foundation Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students who graduated from high school in one of the following counties: Aransas, Bee, Jim Wells, Kleberg, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio, and Willacy. Previous academic performance is considered but is not the only deciding factor.

College for all Texans

Learn about the various tuition exemptions, waivers, and other funding available for students in the state of Texas.

Community Action Corporation of South Texas

Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)

| Phone: (361) 664-0145

This program helps low-income families meet basic needs to help them focus on education and employment goals. After a family completes an assessment, a case manager will link them with resources to help with childcare, health care, and educational & employment opportunities.

Services are available for residents of Bee, Brooks, Duval, Jim Wells, Kennedy, Kleberg, & San Patricio counties.

Foster Care/Adoption Tuition Waivers & Scholarships

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If you were in foster care or were adopted, you might be eligible for a state tuition waiver or federal education and training voucher (ETV).

Nueces County Community Action Agency

NCCAA provides a variety of programs intended to empower people and build thriving communities by providing services that directly impact households transitioning out of poverty, including: Case Management, Tuition Assistance, Affordable Housing, Utility Assistance, Weatherization, Heating & Cooling, Minor Home Preservation/Modification, Information & Referral Resources, and Notary Services.

Texas state exemptions & waivers

Texas provides various programs that exempt or waive tuition, fees, and other expenses related to attending college. The chart available on the website identifies which programs are mandatory or optional.

Workforce Solutions

Location: 4981 Ayers St. Corpus Christi, Tx 78415 | Phone: (361) 882-7491

To request assistance with books and/or tuition, students can complete a pre-screening application in-person.

Additional Resources

Additional resources for Financial Aid can be found at .

On-Campus Food Assistance

Valdar's Market 

(Formerly the Viking Food Pantry)

Phone: (361) 698-1277 | Valdar's Market 

Locations: Heritage Campus, Harvin Center, Rm. 112; Oso Creek Campus, Main Bldg., Rm. 213; Windward Campus, Coleman Center, Rm. 133

Open to all students upon completion of the . Eligible students are able to visit the pantry twice per month and receive up to 35 lbs. of food per visit.

Off-Campus Food Assistance

Corpus Christi Food Bank

Church Unlimited Westside Missions

Phone: (361) 993-5900 | | Location: 3701 Mueller St., Corpus Christi, TX

Service distributions are Wednesdays from 9AM-1PM and include food, clothing, hygiene products, and haircuts.

SNAP Food Benefits

Phone: (361) 885-9924 | 

Metro Ministries

Phone: (361) 887-0151 | 

Metro Ministries transforms the lives of thousands of individuals and families in the Coastal Bend by feeding the hungry, sheltering the homeless, and building futures.

Additional Resources

Additional resources for Food Assistance can be found at and .

Healthcare Resources

On-Campus Healthcare Assistance

DMC Dental Hygiene Clinic

Phone: (361) 698-2854 | | Location: Windward Campus, Health Science 1 Bldg.

Dental hygiene services are offered at no cost. To schedule a qualifying appointment, call (361) 698-2854.

Mobile Clinics

Phone: (361) 698-1279

黑料吃瓜网 has teamed up with local health programs to provide Mobile Health Clinics that will visit all three campuses on select dates throughout the semester. Take care of your health without leaving campus!

Book your appointment today using the links below:

Off-Campus Healthcare Assistance (Free/Reduced Cost)

Compassionate Care Medical Clinic

Phone: (361) 500-0122 | | Location: 1660 S. Staples, Suite 100, Corpus Christi, TX 78404

This clinic offers medical assistance for both insured and uninsured patients. Located in Six Points near the 黑料吃瓜网 Heritage Campus.

Insurance Assistance

Phone: (361) 334-0369 | 

Navigators assist individuals applying for coverage through the Marketplace, Medicaid/CHIP enrollment, or referring to alternative healthcare options. Services are free & confidential.

Mission of Mercy

Phone: (361) 883-5500 |

Provides free healthcare to uninsured people. Services include medical care, prescription assistance, cooking classes, vaccinations, & more!

South Texas Family Planning Clinic

Phone: (361) 855-7333 |

A non-profit agency delivering WOMEN's and MEN's health reproductive and primary health care services throughout 19 counties in South Texas including the Coastal Bend.

Women's and Men's Health Services of the Coastal Bend

Phone: (361) 855-9107 |

Our medical services address acute and chronic conditions, general health maintenance, reducing teen and unplanned pregnancy, preventing STD’s and HIV, and involving men in family planning.

Mental Health

On-Campus Counseling and Mental Health Services

Counseling Center

Phone: (361) 698-1586 | DMC Counseling Center

Locations: Heritage Campus, Harvin Center, Rm. 233A; Windward Campus, Health Science 1, Rm. 262; Oso Creek Campus, Main Bldg., Rm. 212

Services include brief individual and couples counseling, outreach and prevention, and crisis debriefing. Group counseling is available, as needed. Counselors also conduct consultations and provide community referrals. 

Schedule a Phone Consultation

Off-Campus and Self Help Resources

Community Resources, Hotlines, and Educational Resources are available on our Counseling Center Self Help Resources page.

Additional Resources

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

If you are experiencing a crisis, please call or text 988.

Additional Resources

Additional resources for Mental Health assistance can be found at  and .

Off-Campus Housing Assistance

Apartment Finder

Housing Authority of Corpus Christi

Low-cost housing for low to moderate income individuals. The link to apply for housing in Corpus Christi is .

Nueces County Community Action Agency

NCCAA provides a variety of programs intended to empower people and build thriving communities by providing services that directly impact households transitioning out of poverty, including: Case Management, Tuition Assistance, Affordable Housing, Utility Assistance, Weatherization, Heating & Cooling, Minor Home Preservation/Modification, Information & Referral Resources, and Notary Services.

Additional Resources

Additional resources for Housing Assistance can be found at and .

Rent & Utilities Assistance

Electric Service Assistance

Phone: (361) 882-4193

Provides assistance with electric bill payment.

Mission 911

Phone: (361) 882-0911

Provides financial assistance with utility bills.

Nueces County Community Action Agency

NCCAA provides a variety of programs intended to empower people and build thriving communities by providing services that directly impact households transitioning out of poverty, including: Case Management, Tuition Assistance, Affordable Housing, Utility Assistance, Weatherization, Heating & Cooling, Minor Home Preservation/Modification, Information & Referral Resources, and Notary Services.

Operation Heat Help

Phone: (361) 826-6920 | 

This annual program (available until March 31, 2024) offers financial assistance to qualifying customers by covering up to $100 (per household) for the gas portion of their electricity bill from November 2023-February 2024. See website for qualifying details.

Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs

Provides information to assist Texans who need help with rent and utilities.

Salvation Army

Phone: (361) 884-9497 |

Provides assistance for rent, mortgage, and utilities.

Shelters & Transitional Housing

Corpus Christi Hope House

Phone: (361) 852-2273 | 

Homeless prevention funding and shelter information.

Purple Door

Phone: (361) 881-8888 | 

Emergency shelter for individuals currently in an unsafe environment.

Salvation Army

Phone: (361) 884-9497

Rapid rehousing, rental assistance, and shelter.

Furnishings & Household Items

Salvation Army

Phone: (361) 884-9497

Upon completion of the intake form, referrals will be provided for assistance on household items.

On-Campus Job Placement

黑料吃瓜网 Job Bank via Handshake

Phone: (361) 698-2692 |

List of on-campus student positions and the application portal.

Career Development

Phone: (361) 698-2692 | 

Locations: Heritage Campus, Harvin Center, Rm. 175; Oso Creek Campus, Main Bldg., Rm. 317; Windward Campus, Health Science 3, Rm. 208

Career Counseling, resume preparation, practice interviews, job fairs, and career workshops.

PEAOP Licensing & certification fee Assistance

Based on eligibility and available funding

Phone: (361) 698-3931 | Perkins Grant Funding | Location: Oso Creek Campus, Main Bldg., Rm. 213

Off-Campus Job Placement

Coastal Bend Help Wanted

Coastal Compass Education & Career Resource Center

Phone: (361) 906-0703 |  | Location: 5301 Weber Rd.

Monster Jobs

Workforce Solutions of the Coastal Bend

Additional Resources

Additional resources for Job Placement can be found at and .

Family Services

Family Violence Legal Line

Phone: (800) 347-4673 | 

Free legal advice for survivors of sexual abuse or family/dating violence, family law, divorce, child custody, and obtaining financial support.

Access & Visitation Hotline

Phone: (866) 292-4636 | 

Free legal advice for child custody, visitation, paternity, and child support issues.

General Services

Corpus Christi Bar Association

Phone: (361) 883-4022 or (361) 883-3971 |

Provides referrals to local attorneys.

Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid

Phone: (956) 996-8752 |

Provides free legal services.

Immigration

Catholic Charities Immigration Services

Phone: (361) 884-0651 | 

Provides consultation and assistance with immigration petitions, adjustment of status, naturalization/citizenship, replacement of Green Cards, temporary protected status, petitions under the Violence Against Women Act, U-Visa processing for victims of violent crimes, document translation, and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) issues.

Sexual Assault

Family Violence Legal Line

Phone: (800) 347-4673 | 

Free legal advice for survivors of sexual abuse or family/dating violence, family law, divorce, child custody, and obtaining financial support.

Sexual Assault Legal Line

Phone: (888) 296-7233 | 

Provides free legal advice for survivors of sexual abuse, family/dating violence.

Additional Resources

Additional resources for Legal Assistance can be found at .

On-Campus Tax Filing Assistance

黑料吃瓜网 Free Tax Assistance (VITA)

Income Based, In-Person

VITA | Location: Heritage Campus,

Services are available late January through April 15 (tax deadline). Visit website for eligibility and required documents.

Off-Campus Tax Filing Assistance

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

Income Based, In-Person

My Free Taxes

Income Based, On-Line

United Way Tax Filing

United Way provides free tax filing support to U.S. residents, through our online MyFreeTaxes service or VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program.

On-Campus Technology Services

Computer Labs & FREE Printing

| Locations:

• Heritage Campus: Harvin Center, Student Leadership Office; Venter's Bldg., Rm. 238 & Rm. 306; General Academic C, Rm. 117
• Oso Creek Campus: Library, 2nd Floor, Student Leadership, Main Building, Rm. 227
• Windward Campus: Coleman Center, Student HUB; Barth Learning Center; Academic Learning Center, Emerging Technology Bldg., Rm. 123A

Laptop & Calculator Loan Program

Phone: (361) 698-2234 | Technology Resource Center | Location: Heritage Campus, Venter's Bldg., Rm. 306

Students must complete an at the Technology Resource Center, provide two forms of identification, and a current class schedule. Upon check-out, students are able to keep the equipment for three weeks.

Software Access - FREE Microsoft 365

Microsoft 365

In addition to Microsoft Outlook, students have access to a full suite of Microsoft apps through Microsoft 365, including free One Drive file storage, online and desktop Word, Excel, and Power Point (downloadable on up to five personal devices), and more!

Viking Helpdesk

Phone: (361) 698-2330 | DMC Viking Help Desk | Email: vikinghelpdesk@delmar.edu

Central point of contact for all computer, software, and web related questions.

Wi-Fi Coverage for Students

Phone: (361) 698-2330 | 

All DMC students have access to free Wi-Fi while on-campus. Visit the website for log-in information. Access is also available in parking lots and on the weekends.

Off-Campus Technology Services

wi-Fi (Public Libraries)

Local libraries offer Wi-Fi devices that can be checked out for free (2023 only). There are a few eligibility requirements but those can be found on their website.

On-Campus Textbook Assistance

DMC Library Reserve

About the Libraries / FAQ

Locations & Phone: Heritage Campus, White Library, (361) 698-1310; Oso Creek Campus, Library, (361) 698-1048; Windward Campus, Barth Learning Resource Center, (361) 698-1754

A copy of many DMC textbooks may be available at the library for use in the library for a two-hour time period. Call the library to find out if the text you need is available and at which campus library it is housed!

Math Learning Center

Math Textbooks Only

Location: Heritage Campus, Coles Bldg., Rm. 117; Windward Campus, Health Science 1, Rm. 203

Copies of most Math textbooks are available to use within the MLC.

Nursing Success Center

Nursing Textbooks Only

Location: Windward Campus, Health Science Bldg. 1, Rm. 113

Copies of Nursing textbooks are available to use within the NSC.

Off-Campus Textbook Assistance

Book Rentals Through Retailers

Nueces County Community Action Agency

NCCAA provides a variety of programs intended to empower people and build thriving communities by providing services that directly impact households transitioning out of poverty, including: Case Management, Tuition Assistance (books), Affordable Housing, Utility Assistance, Weatherization, Heating & Cooling, Minor Home Preservation/Modification, Information & Referral Resources, and Notary Services.

Workforce Solutions of the Coastal Bend

On-Campus Assistance

Carl Perkins Transportation Assistance

Based on eligibility and available funding

Phone: (361) 698-1700 | Perkins Grant Funding | Location: Windward Campus, Health Science 2, Rm. 134

Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority

The CCRTA allows 黑料吃瓜网 students to ride any RTA bus for free with a valid student ID! Use the RTA bus routes found here to reach Del Mar campuses.

DEL MAR COLLEGE AUTOMOTIVE PROGRAM

Phone: (361) 698-1835 | Location: Windward Campus, Automotive Bldgs.

DMC automotive students repair vehicles for staff and students.  There is a $75 non-refundable diagnosis/repair fee that can be paid to our Business Office/Cashier's Office.

OFF-CAMPUS ASSISTANCE

Auto Check

This free program reads codes for "Check Engine" lights, providing information on needed repairs. To see test locations and dates, visit the website.

Corpus Christi Public Transportation

Students can ride the bus for free with an updated Student ID sticker (available in the libraries on all campuses)! Visit the website for more information about riding the bus and an online trip planner.

Driver's education assistance

T-E-X-A-S.ORG provides free to low cost driver education to qualifying families or individuals ages 15-25 through an affiliated TDLR approved driving school.

FREE Tire Air

• Discount Tire
• Lowe's Home Improvement

Nueces County Community Action Agency

NCCAA provides a variety of programs intended to empower people and build thriving communities by providing services that directly impact households transitioning out of poverty, including: Case Management, Tuition Assistance, Affordable Housing, Utility Assistance, Weatherization, Heating & Cooling, Minor Home Preservation/Modification, Information & Referral Resources (gas), and Notary Services.

R.E.A.L. Inc.

Phone: (361) 668-5158 | 

Transportation is provided to residents of Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Duval, Jim Hogg, Jim Wells, Live Oak, Refugio, and San Patricio counties for purposes including shopping, medical appointments, work, school, training, or grocery shopping. Fares depend on origin to destination.

Additional Resources

Additional resources for Transportation assistance can be found .

On-Campus Assistance

Veterans Resource Centers

Locations & Hours:

• Heritage Campus: Harvin Center, Rm. 207 | Mon-Thurs, 0800-1700, Fri 0800-1230
• Oso Creek Campus: Main Bldg., Rm. 225 | Mon-Thurs, 0800-1700, Fri 0800-1230
• Windward Campus: Coleman Center, Rm. 107 | Mon-Thurs, 0800-1700, Fri 0800-1230

The Veterans Center is for the exclusive use of veteran students and a Veteran Center sticker will be issued to you by the Veteran Services Office to place on the back of your Student ID. Just show your ID at the door and gain access to this space that was designed with student veterans in mind. Please come, study, eat lunch, or just relax with other veteran students.

Off-Campus Assistance

Job Placement

Technology

Veteran Laptop Loaner Program

Location: La Retama Central Library (805 Comanche, Corpus Christi) | Phone: (361) 826-7055
Veterans are able to borrow laptops for a four-hour period, at no charge, from 10AM-6PM Monday-Friday.

Additional Resources

Library programs differ by branch of service. You may have access to things like tutoring, educational courses, online programs, and a variety of print and electronic materials.

Morale, Welfare, and Recreation, which provides quality of life programming for the military community.