Colby College is committed to supporting all of our students, and providing educational access and opportunity regardless of a student’s financial background. In pursuit of this goal, the Student Success and Support Case Manager will work with students on a case-by-case basis to identify and connect them with available resources to help alleviate pressing situations that can interfere with academic success. Students can meet with the Case Manager and work together to determine what support and resources will help them continue to thrive at Colby. Here you will find a list of financial support programs designed to assist students with challenging situations outside of their ability to predict or control.
To be eligible for these support funds, an individual must:
Note: In many cases this financial assistance may not cover the entire cost of an event or emergency. These funds are not a replacement for financial aid or for responsible financial planning, and are intended to cover incidental or unexpected costs of modest amounts. Requesting and/or receiving emergency funds will not affect a student’s annual financial aid award.
Support often comes in many different forms. Below are some examples of support. However, you are encouraged to contact the Student Success and Support Case Manager at (207) 859-4560 or [email protected] to discuss your concerns and explore options. We will work together to identify possible forms of support and you will have the opportunity to accept or decline any offer before actions are taken on your behalf.
The purpose of the Textbook Assistance Program is to support students who find themselves dealing with an unexpected circumstance outside of their ability to predict or control, making it difficult to manage financial obligations in a given semester. All students regardless of financial aid status are eligible to request Textbook Assistance support during their time at Colby. For more information, please reach out to the Student Success and Support Case Manager.
The Dean of Studies Office maintains a limited supply of refurbished laptop computers. First-year students with specific financial aid eligibility will be contacted directly by the Dean of Studies Office to determine their need for laptop computer support. All other students requesting laptop support will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the Student Success and Support Case Manager. All Colby students are able to use computer labs across Colby campus, or borrow a laptop computer for a short period of time from the Colby Libraries.
Some medical costs may be eligible for financial support if the student would be unable to successfully continue with academics in the event that care was not available to them. Please reach out to the Student Success and Support Case Manager to discuss your specific circumstances and request as soon as possible. For travel assistance in support of necessary off-campus medical appointments, the Health Center may be able to provide taxi vouchers or other travel support and you may choose to reach out to them directly.
For travel and lodging support related to personal or family emergencies, please contact the Student Success and Support Case Manager. For travel support related to jobs, internships, interviews, or active participation in conferences, please contact your DavisConnects Advisor. For travel support related to conferences (attending, but not participating) or other academic opportunities, please contact the sponsoring professor or academic department. The Office of Residential Experience provides limited travel support from campus to regional airports during breaks and at the start and end of each semester. For more information regarding airport shuttle service facilitated by Colby College, please visit the Transportation website.
Karin (she/her) is a long-serving member of the Colby community. She has worked with the Colby Fund as Associate Director of Class Giving and Programs, and she is excited to continue supporting Colby students in her role as Student Success and Support Case Manager.
Karin is a first generation American, she was a full scholarship athlete in track and field at the University of Maine. She is an avid skier, hiker, and walker. She enjoys spending time with her two wonderful daughters, and her husband, known around campus as “Westy”.
Karin earned her BA at the University of Maine and brings her dedication to enabling student success to the role, as well as a wealth of knowledge of the College and Waterville community.
Karin can be reached via email or by visiting the Dean of Studies Office in Eustis 107.
Colby College
5300 Mayflower Hill
Waterville, ME 04901-8853
