Resources for Financial Help
Types of Financial Aid
Promise programs offer first-time, full-time students two years of tuition-free education at our college. Learn more about the Los Rios Promise program.
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Grants
Learn about the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) to help higher education institutions address the immediate and urgent impacts on students and colleges.
Request Housing Assistance
Are you facing a housing crisis? Submit this form to get housing assistance. We offer a short-term hotel vouchers plus additional support to help students secure long-term housing.
ARC Hub
ARC Hub is a free tool students can use to search for free or reduced-cost services like medical care, food, job training, and more.
Free Gas Cards
Gas cards are for currently enrolled American River College students experiencing financial hardship. Each student is only allowed to apply once per semester for a $50 ARCO gift card.
Money Matters Series
Money Matters is designed to help students develop a healthy financial lifestyle by learning and applying some of the key foundational concepts of financial literacy and well-being.
Textbook Assistance
We offer textbook vouchers to low-income students with extenuating financial circumstances. Learn more and apply for this program.
Apply for Student Emergency Funds
The Student Emergency Fund provides immediate financial assistance (usually mailed within 24 to 48 hours) to students involved in emergencies. These one-time grants of up to $1,000 have no repayment obligation.
National Financial Resources
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Mortgage and Housing Assistance
Visit the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau website for information on mortgage and rent payment relief options.
Community Clothing Resources
Union Gospel Mission Sacramento
- Women's Clothing Closet
- 400 Bannon St.
Sacramento, CA 95811 - Phone: (916) 447-3268
Abundant Life Fellowship
- 706 Atlantic Street
Roseville, California 95678 - Phone: (916) 783-1989
Capitol City Adventist Community Services
- 6701 Lemon Hill Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95824 - Phone: (916) 381-5353
Elk Grove Community Assistance Network
- 8820 Elk Grove Blvd.
Elk Grove, CA 95624 - Phone: (916) 685-8453
Elk Grove Food Bank Services
- 9820 Dino Drive
Suite 140 Elk Grove, CA 95624 - Phone: (916) 685-8453
Orangevale 7th Day Adventist
- Food and Clothes Closet
- 5810 Pecan Avenue
Orangevale, CA 95662 - Phone: (916) 967-0405