WVC is offering the following resources for students affected by wildfire:
Flexibility with deadlines – If additional time is needed to get set up for fall quarter, please contact WVC counselors Bertha Sanchez (bsanchez@wvc.edu) or Ryan Poortinga (rpoortinga@wvc.edu).
Food Pantries – WVC offers curbside pickup on both campuses for food and hygiene items. In Omak, contact Livia Millard (lmillard@wvc.edu). In Wenatchee, contact Bertha Sanchez (bsanchez@wvc.edu) or Ryan Poortinga (rpoortinga@wvc.edu).
Counseling – WVC counselors offer financial, academic and emotional support. They are available for individual appointments via phone and Zoom videoconferencing. To schedule an appointment, contact Bertha Sanchez (bsanchez@wvc.edu) or Ryan Poortinga (rpoortinga@wvc.edu).
Emergency funding – WVC offers emergency funds to help with tuition, technology needs, housing, auto repairs and more. Contact WVC counselors Bertha Sanchez (bsanchez@wvc.edu) or Ryan Poortinga (rpoortinga@wvc.edu).
Chromebooks and calculators – Curbside pickup for Chromebooks and calculators is set for Sept. 17 and 18, and Sept. 21-25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on both WVC campuses in Omak and Wenatchee. Pull up to the library parking lots during the allotted times and call 509-422-7830 in Omak or 509-682-6718 in Wenatchee to let staff know you have arrived. For questions, email library@wvc.edu.
Wi-Fi hot spots – WVC parking lots have free Wi-Fi for students.
Gas cards for transportation – Gas cards are available to help students access the resources above. In Omak, contact Livia Millard (lmillard@wvc.edu). In Wenatchee, contact Bertha Sanchez (bsanchez@wvc.edu) or Ryan Poortinga (rpoortinga@wvc.edu).
If a student would like to receive free, live virtual help, the following options are available:
Virtual Assistance – Get live help from staff in educational planning, financial aid, registration and admission, counseling, IT and more. Virtual office hours are posted at wvc.edu/VA.
Live chat – Get help with simple questions quickly using the live chat feature on our website (wvc.edu). Make sure to leave a message if all agents are busy.
Students can apply to WVC by visiting wvc.edu/GetStarted. They can register for courses by visiting wvc.edu/Courses and they can pay tuition or set up a tuition payment plan by visiting wvc.edu/Pay. The tuition and registration deadline has been extended to Friday, September 18.
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