HMC Student Opportunity Fund

Thanks to the support of our generous donors, HMC offers financial support to students with non-tuition expenses related to emergencies, extra-curricular or co-curricular programs and opportunities. Additionally, students experiencing unforeseen circumstances and life altering events impacting their ability to cover everyday living expenses may be eligible for emergency funding. 

Extra-Curricular and Co-Curricular Funding

Eligible Uses of Funding

Extra-curricular and co-curricular funding is available for, but not limited to:

  • Unexpected expenses related to internships.
  • Non-tuition costs arising from co-curricular programs.
  • Registration, travel and lodging costs incurred for professional and career development conferences, seminars and workshops.
  • Expenses related to student research and assignments which might require additional travel and lodging costs beyond what is covered by tuition.
  • Participation in experiential-learning programs.
  • Participation in Club Sport travel and championship tournaments (if funding is not available through CMS or ASPC).

Conference-Related Guidelines

  • Conference funding awards typically range up to $300, with a maximum possible award of $1,000 per student per academic year. Priority consideration is given to upperclass students and those attending their first conference.
  • If you are presenting or traveling with a faculty advisor to a conference, your faculty member must submit the funding request through the Dean of Faculty’s Office. Use this form only if you are not working with a faculty member for your conference participation.

Funding Details and Requirements

  • Please note that funding is not guaranteed. Requests for extra-curricular and co-curricular funding will be reviewed on the third Wednesday of each month during the academic year, and students will be notified of the committee’s decision by the third Friday of each month.
  • Funding for co-curricular and extracurricular activities through the Student Opportunity Fund does not need to be repaid.
  • Awards are given in the form of a one-time stipend and limited to one per fiscal year (July 1 – June 30). In some cases, purchases and/or reimbursements may be required.
  • To continue receiving funds and help us highlight the impact of this program, students will be asked to submit a few photos and a brief description of their experience that we may share with our donors.
  • The Office of Financial Aid is notified of all stipends. Stipends qualify as part of a student’s financial aid package. Therefore, a stipend might reduce other financial aid that you have been awarded, depending on the type of aid received. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the financial aid office with any questions regarding your financial aid package.
  • Student Opportunity Funds are only available to currently enrolled students at HMC.

Use the HMC Student Opportunity Fund form to apply for extra-curricular, co-curricular funding.

Emergency Loans

Emergency loans can be applied to, but not limited to:  

  • Unexpected medical, optical or dental expenses, not covered by required insurance.
  • Travel to respond to a family emergency.

Funding Details and Requirements

  • Emergency loan requests are reviewed upon submission, based on available funds, and are not subject to the monthly review schedule.
  • 0% interest
  • If awarded a loan from the Emergency Loan Fund, those funds are required to be repaid to the college within 5 years of separation from the college (graduation, withdrawal or transfer).
  • Emergency Loans are only available to currently enrolled students at HMC.

Use the HMC Student Opportunity Fund form to apply for an emergency loan. 

Mental Health Reimbursements

Mental health reimbursements (up to $250/year) can subsidize: 

  • Mental health services/copays (e.g. appointment).
  • Transportation to said appointments.
  • Medication for mental health.

Use the SPC Mental Health Reimbursement Form to submit a mental health reimbursement request.