Winter storm Uri left many Houstonian’s homes damaged due to broken pipes and water damage. To help Lone Star College students and employees in their recovery efforts, a LSC Weather Emergency Assistance fund has been set up to aid those impacted.

“I know so many of our students and employees suffered unforeseen damage due to the weather,” said Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., LSC chancellor. “That is why Lone Star College has set aside auxiliary funds for emergency grants.”

To qualify for assistance, students must be enrolled at least halftime in credit courses or enrolled in a workforce certificate program and affirm they incurred weather related expenses.

LSC employees must also establish they had extra expenses directly related to the cold weather to qualify.

LSC students and employees should check their school email to learn more on how to file a claim and to see if they qualify for assistance.

 “All requests will be approved and verified by college presidents and vice chancellors,” said Head. “We will offer grants of up to $250 depending on the total number of applicants.”

Applications will be accepted through Friday, Feb. 26, at 5 p.m.

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 93,000+ students each semester. LSC is training tomorrow’s workforce today and redefining the community college experience to support student success. Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., serves as chancellor of LSC, the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area with an annual economic impact of nearly $3 billion. Lone Star College consists of seven colleges, eight centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence, Lone Star Corporate College and LSC-Online. To learn more, visit LoneStar.edu.