Panther Empowerment Resource Center (PERC)
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- Palm Beach State College Username and Password Required
- Please submit your application as soon as possible as only a limited number of requests can be met.
- Please note that the approval process can take up to two weeks.
- Be sure to attach all verifying documentation at time of application.
Note:
- You must be a taking classes in the current semester at Palm Beach State College.
- In order to serve as many fellow students in need as possible, all decisions are made by the Foundation and are final.”
Updates to Palm Beach State College services will be posted as they become available.
Community resources are also available on our dedicated web page
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You may qualify if you are eligible for public assistance programs such as the National School Lunch Program, Housing Assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, and others.
Aunt Bertha is a national databank of resources. Need help finding services such as housing, medical care, food, job training, transportation, money, adult and child care and education? Just enter your zipcode to find all the resources available in your area.
Note: Palm Beach State College username & password required.
PERC MISSION
To improve the retention, persistence, and graduation rates of financially unstable first generation, low-income students, primarily at the Lake Worth and Belle Glade campuses. Students experiencing difficulties that include, but are not limited to: food insecurity, homelessness, debt, and transportation problems through simplified access to community resources and personalized financial planning. PBSC Cares!
STUDENTS: REQUEST SERVICES
Please complete the request form to request PERC services for yourself.
PERC SERVICES
SNAP BENEFITS SCREENING
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) offers nutrition assistance to millions of eligible, low-income individuals and families and provides economic benefits to communities. More information
HOMELESS STUDENT SERVICES
Local resources are available both on and off campus or in the Palm Beach County community to help students facing homelessness with basic necessities.
FIND HELP
PERC makes it easy for those in need to find appropriate FREE or LOW COST programs and services for food, shelter, health care, work, utilities assistance and more. PBSC Login & Password required. Search your zip code for food banks shelter healthcare and more
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
Disability claims, tax controversies, unemployment benefit denials, housing issues, discrimination issues, food stamp denials, consumer issues and other legal issues. Referrals to legal counseling available at no cost!
HOUSING RESOURCES
PERC is committed to connecting students at Palm Beach State College with local resources for housing.
FOOD RESOURCES
Emergency food can be provided to Palm Beach County residents from churches, food banks and pantries.
VETERANS SERVICES
We are honored to welcome new and returning veterans who choose Palm Beach State College for their education and training needs.Learn more about Veteran Services
FINANCIAL AID
Palm Beach State College's low tuition, along with financial aid and scholarships, makes college possible for students of all income levels.Learn more about Financial Aid
COUNSELING CENTER
Our Counseling Center offers crisis intervention, brief therapy sessions, and community referrals. You can also access 24/7 counseling over the phone.Learn more about the Counseling Center
PANTHER'S PANTRY & CLOSET
2 resources for enrolled Palm Beach State College students providing free food, toiletries and Clothing for $1Learn more about the Panther Pantry
Learn more about the Panther's Closet
GLOBAL EDUCATION
Our goal is to assist immigrants who register with the center to:
- Provide information about educational programs or courses to learn English.
- Provide referrals to community services and programs in Palm Beach County.
- Design workshops that enable you to learn more about the U.S. culture.
DENTAL HEALTH
Palm Beach State College Dental Hygiene Care Center is a teaching facility in which students enrolled in the Dental Hygiene program provide preventive dental care to the community.
The Dental Hygiene Care Center is a state of the art clinical facility, located on the Lake Worth campus.
CALL TODAY TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT! 561-868-3757
EDUROAM WIFI HOTSPOT
Eduroam allows researchers, staff, and students to access a secure WiFi network connection using their college provided email account, worldwide.
Use your Palm Beach State Wi-Fi authentication at any eduroam hotspot in the world and join instantly and securely
CARPOOLING & RIDESHARING
Need help finding someone to carpool with? Want to know what options are available to you? Palm Beach State College, Lake Worth Campus, has teamed up with South Florida Commuter Services (SFCS) to offer a Carpool Matching service that can help you find someone to share the ride with.
