DHSI VIDA

VIDA - Values, Identity, Diversity, Advocacy

The SWTX Developing Hispanic Serving Institution (DHSI) project, called VIDA (Values, Identity, Diversity, and Advocacy), includes improving academic and student support services for underserved students to meet social, emotional, and academic needs and to increase the access, affordability, completion, and post-enrollment success of underserved students.

Accessing Your VIDA Resource Center

1. Complete the Student Care Referral Form.
   1. Once you complete this form, your VIDA Coordinator will email you or call you to schedule a meeting.
   2. If you have not heard from your VIDA Coordinator within two business days, please call (830) 591-7347 and ask for a VIDA Care Coordinator.
2. Your VIDA Coordinator will refer you to the resources that best meet your needs. This may include on-campus resources and/or off-campus resources through our community partners. 

The VIDA Resource Center is available to all SWTX students. 

Student Care Referral Form

Cowboy Pantry

 

 Visit the Cowboy Food Pantry page

 Location: Matthews Student Center (Building E)

 Phone Number: (830) 591-4053

 Email: uvcowboypantry@swtjc.edu 

 Pick-up: Monday - Thursday; 11:00 am - 3:30 pm

Students can order from the SWTX Cowboy Pantry twice per month by following the process below:

1. Submit an order form here!
2. Check your college email for an email confirming that your order is ready.
3. Stop by the Cowboy Pantry, in the MSC Building, room E120 to pick up your order within 7 days of submission.

Please allow 2 working days for your order to be filled. If your groceries are needed for the weekend, please make sure to order by Tuesday to ensure your order is ready in time. Orders will only be held for up to 7 days.

Emergency Fund

Are you a Southwest Texas Junior College student facing a temporary financial hardship from a sudden emergency? We may be able to provide you with the financial assistance so you can stay in school if you meet the criteria below. (Please keep in mind that funding is not guaranteed.)

 Eligibility Requirements

• Must have a temporary financial hardship from a sudden emergency, accident or unforeseen event.
• Must be enrolled in at least 6 hours and be in good academic standing at SWTX during the semester you seek financial assistance.
• Must have exhausted all financial aid and community resource options.
• Must meet with a mentor.
• Must download TalkCampus.
• Must participate in two wellness initiatives provided by committee members.
• Must be able to provide proof or documentation of the emergency.

Students are eligible to apply for a one-time emergency fund grant per semester at SWTX. Students can only receive funds twice throughout their time at SWTX.

Submit Student Care Referral Form

 Expenses Not Covered

Typical expenses not covered may include but are not limited to:

• Expenditures that can be met with an existing SWTX or community resource
• Health insurance
• Household costs not related to damage or theft
• Costs for entertainment or recreation
• Non-emergency travel or other nonessential expenses
• Expenses you have as a result of poor financial management and not an emergency

 How to Apply for Emergency Funds

1. Complete the Student Care Referral Form with proper documentation. You must provide proper documentation within the Student Care Referral Form and/or during your intake appointment with the Student Care Committee. This may include but is not limited to: documentation of the crisis (as applicable), bills or invoices for payments to be made (as applicable).
2. Check your school email. A VIDA staff member will contact you if we need more information.
3. Meet with your assigned VIDA staff member. Once you submit this form, a VIDA staff member will contact you to set up a time to discuss your needs and appropriate on- and off-campus resources that may be available, including if emergency funding is appropriate. (Applications can take up to a week to process.)
4. You will be notified of a decision. If you are approved, you will be notified via email or phone within 7 business days. This timeframe does not include disbursement.

Please note: SWTX Emergency Funds are not guaranteed. Any fraud or intentional deception on the part of the applicant can lead to a conduct violation.

Title V Team