Visit our Pregnant & Parenting Student page for additional resources!

Financial Assistance for Parenting Students

Additional Grant Funding through Financial Aid Services

Phone: (361) 698-1293 | Website

Students may submit a request for cost of attendance adjustment to include childcare expenses. If a student is receiving financial aid up to their Cost of Attendance they may submit a receipt for childcare expenses and their budget will increase, allowing them to request additional financial aid to help cover their childcare expenses. 

Carl Perkins Child Care Assistance

Based on eligibility and available funding

Phone: (361) 698-1700 | Website | Location: Windward Campus, Health Science 2, Rm. 134

Childcare Scholarships

Phone: (361) 698-1083

The Del Mar College Center for Early Learning offers scholarships to assist with childcare costs. Scholarships are limited but sometimes available to eligible students. For more information, including waitlist information, please call the Center. 

Community Action Corporation of South Texas

Phone: (361) 664-0145 | Website

Serving counties surrounding Nueces.  

PEAOP Child Care Assistance

Based on eligibility and available funding

Phone: (361) 698-3931 | Website | Location: Oso Creek Campus, Main Bldg., Rm. 213

Texas Workforce - Workforce Solutions of the Coastal Bend

Phone: (361) 882-7491, Press 5 | Website

This program provides support and subsidized child care services to eligible students - specifically for those who are searching for employment or attending school/participating in job training. Funding can be used at both on-campus and approved off-campus centers.  

On-Campus Childcare Center

Morris L. Lichtenstein Center for Early Learning

Phone: (361) 698-1083 | Website | Location: Heritage Campus

On-Campus Support Services

Private Nursing Facilities

Locations:

• Heritage Campus: Coming Soon!
• Oso Creek Campus: STEM Bldg., Rm. 305 and Main Bldg. Library, Rm. 332
• Windward Campus: Health Science Bldg. 3, Rm. 330

Valdar's market

Phone: (361) 698-1277 | Website | Locations: Available on All Campuses

At times, our pantry carries supplemental items for our parenting students, including diapers and formula. 

Pregnant & Parenting Students' Rights

Phone: (361) 698-1277 | Website

Del Mar College is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for pregnant and parenting students. See other parenting & family focused assistance on our Parenting Students website. 

Off-Campus Support Services

Off-Campus Facility Finders

The following websites can assist in finding childcare providers that have available spots:

Pregnancy Center of the Coastal Bend

Phone: (361) 991-2008 | Website

Students can participate in education classes and receive assistance for diapers, formula, nursing needs, and other items. 

Texas WIC Benefits

Phone: (800) 942-3678 | Website | Location

Additional Resources

Additional resources for child care assistance and financial aid can be found at 211 Texas. 

On-Campus Clothing Assistance

Viking Career Closet

Phone: (361) 698-2467 | Website

Locations: Heritage Campus, Harvin Center, Rm. 208; Oso Creek Campus, Main Bldg., Rm. 317

Receive free, professional clothing items for interviews, internships, job fairs, the first day of work, and more (proof required)! DMC students and alumni can make an appointment to collect 4 free items from the Viking Career Closet (no renting/returning, yours to keep!). Clothing drives for non-career clothing items are held throughout the year! See our Career Development social media pages for upcoming events. 

Off-Campus Clothing Assistance

Catholic Charities

Phone: (361) 884-0651

Church Unlimited Westside Missions

Website | Location: 3701 Mueller St., Corpus Christi, TX

Service distributions are Wednesdays from 9AM-1PM and include food, clothing, hygiene products, and haircuts. 

Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation

Phone: (361) 814-2001

Free clothing is available at the Community Trans Clothing Closet. Call for more information.

mission 911

Phone: (361) 882-0911 | Location: 911 Park Ave., Corpus Christi

Salvation Army

Phone: (361) 884-9497

Contact the Social Service Department and complete an intake. You will receive a referral for additional assistance. 

Student Emergency Aid

DMC Foundation

Phone: (361) 698-1317 | Website

Del Mar College students who are currently experiencing an urgent, unexpected, and non-recurring financial emergency may apply for immediate assistance. The program is for current students enrolled in 6 credit hours or more. Emergency assistance is designed to be a temporary bridge for students experiencing unforeseen crisis and aid is not guaranteed. 

Donate to Help!

On-Campus Available assistance

Del Mar Foundation Scholarship

Phone: (361) 698-1317 | Website

The Foundation Scholarship application is open February 1 - April 30 every year. 

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Website

Off-Campus available assistance

Coastal Bend Community Foundation Scholarships

Website

Scholarships are available to students who graduated from high school in one of the following counties: Aransas, Bee, Jim Wells, Kleberg, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio, and Willacy. Previous academic performance is considered but is not the only deciding factor. 

College for all Texans

Website

Learn about the various tuition exemptions, waivers, and other funding available for students in the state of Texas.

Community Action Corporation of South Texas

Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)

Website | Phone: (361) 664-0145

This program helps low-income families meet basic needs to help them focus on education and employment goals. After a family completes an assessment, a case manager will link them with resources to help with childcare, health care, and educational & employment opportunities. 

Services are available for residents of Bee, Brooks, Duval, Jim Wells, Kennedy, Kleberg, & San Patricio counties. 

Foster Care/Adoption Tuition Waivers & Scholarships

Website for State Waiver | Website for Federal Voucher

If you were in foster care or were adopted, you might be eligible for a state tuition waiver or federal education and training voucher (ETV). 

Texas state exemptions & waivers

Website 

Texas provides various programs that exempt or waive tuition, fees, and other expenses related to attending college. The chart available on the website identifies which programs are mandatory or optional. 

Workforce Solutions

Location: 520 N. Staples, Corpus Christi | Phone: (361) 882-7491

To request assistance with books and/or tuition, students can complete a pre-screening application in-person. 

Texas provide

On-Campus Food Assistance

Valdar's Market 

(Formerly the Viking Food Pantry)

Phone: (361) 698-1277 | Website 

Locations: Heritage Campus, Harvin Center, Rm. 112; Oso Creek Campus, Main Bldg., Rm. 213; Windward Campus, Coleman Center, Rm. 133

Open to all students upon completion of the Referral Form. Eligible students are able to visit the pantry twice per month and receive up to 35 lbs. of food per visit. 

Off-Campus Food Assistance

Corpus Christi Food Bank

Church Unlimited Westside Missions

Website | Location: 3701 Mueller St., Corpus Christi, TX

Service distributions are Wednesdays from 9AM-1PM and include food, clothing, hygiene products, and haircuts. 

Nueces County Dept. of social services

Phone: (361) 887-0837 | Website | Location: 602 N. Staples St., Suite 180, Corpus Christi, TX

Provides direct financial assistance for food and other necessities. 

SNAP Food Benefits

Phone: (361) 885-9924 | Website

Additional Resources

Healthcare Resources

On-Campus Healthcare Assistance

DMC Dental Hygiene Clinic

Phone: (361) 698-2854 | Website | Location: Windward Campus, Health Science 1, Rm. 125

Dental hygiene services are offered at no cost. To schedule a qualifying appointment, call (361) 698-2854. 

Off-Campus Healthcare Assistance (Free/Reduced Cost)

Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation

Phone: (361) 814-2001 | Website

Compassionate Care Medical Clinic

Phone: (361) 500-0122 | Website | Location: 1660 S. Staples, Suite 100, Corpus Christi, TX 78404

This clinic offers medical assistance for both insured and uninsured patients. Located in Six Points near the Del Mar College Heritage Campus. 

Insurance Assistance

Coastal Bend Center for Independent Living Marketplace Navigators

Phone: (361) 334-0369 | Website

Navigators assist individuals applying for coverage through the Marketplace, Medicaid/CHIP enrollment, or referring to alternative healthcare options. Services are free & confidential. 

Mission of Mercy

Phone: (361) 883-5500 | Website

Provides free healthcare to uninsured people. Services include medical care, prescription assistance, cooking classes, vaccinations, & more! 

South Texas Family Planning Clinic

Website

Women's and Men's Health Services of the Coastal Bend

Website

Mental Health

On-Campus Counseling and Mental Health Services

Counseling Center

Phone: (361) 698-1586 | Website

Locations: Heritage Campus, Harvin Center, Rm. 233A; Windward Campus, Health Science 1, Rm. 262; Oso Creek Campus, Main Bldg., Rm. 212

Services include brief individual and couples counseling, outreach and prevention, and crisis debriefing. Group counseling is available, as needed. Counselors also conduct consultations and provide community referrals. 

Schedule a Phone Consultation

TAO - Therapy Assistance On-Line

Website

The DMC Counseling Center now offers self-help for mental and emotional well-being via TAO Connect! Anyone with a DMC email account may log in and use a slate of resiliency-strengthening and wellness-enhancement tools. TAO Connect can be accessed online or via the app. You can use TAO to help change thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a positive direction. 

Off-Campus and Self Help Resources

Community Resources, Hotlines, and Educational Resources are available on our Counseling Center Self Help Resources page. 

Additional Resources

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

If you are experiencing a crisis, please call or text 988. 

Additional Resources

Additional resources for Mental Health assistance can be found at 211 Texas.

Off-Campus Housing Assistance

Apartment Finder

Website

Housing Authority of Corpus Christi

Website

Low-cost housing for low to moderate income individuals. The link to apply for housing in Corpus Christi is https://apply.hacc.org. 

Rent & Utilities Assistance

Electric Service Assistance

Phone: (361) 882-4193

Provides assistance with electric bill payment. 

Mission 911

Phone: (361) 882-0911

Provides financial assistance with utility bills. 

Nueces County Dept. of Social Services

Phone: (361) 767-2731 | Website

Provides direct financial assistance for rent, electricity/utilities, food, and transportation. 

Operation Heat Help

Phone: (361) 826-6920 | Website

This annual program (available until March 31, 2024) offers financial assistance to qualifying customers by covering up to $100 (per household) for the gas portion of their electricity bill from November 2023-February 2024. See website for qualifying details. 

Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs

Website

Provides information to assist Texans who need help with rent and utilities. 

Salvation Army

Phone: (361) 884-9497 | Website

Provides assistance for rent, mortgage, and utilities. 

Shelters & Transitional Housing

Corpus Christi Hope House

Phone: (361) 852-2273 | Website

Homeless prevention funding and shelter information. 

Purple Door

Phone: (361) 881-8888 | Website

Emergency shelter for individuals currently in an unsafe environment. 

Salvation Army

Phone: (361) 884-9497

Rapid rehousing, rental assistance, and shelter. 

Furnishings & Household Items

Salvation Army

Phone: (361) 884-9497

Upon completion of the intake form, referrals will be provided for assistance on household items. 

On-Campus Job Placement

Del Mar College Job Bank via Handshake

Phone: (361) 698-2692 | Website

List of on-campus student positions and the application portal. 

Career Development

Phone: (361) 698-2692 | Website 

Locations: Heritage Campus, Harvin Center, Rm. 175; Oso Creek Campus, Main Bldg., Rm. 317; Windward  Campus, Health Science 3, Rm. 208

Career Counseling, resume preparation, practice interviews, job fairs, and career workshops.

PEAOP Licensing & certification fee Assistance

Based on eligibility and available funding

Phone: (361) 698-3931 | Website | Location: Oso Creek Campus, Main Bldg., Rm. 213

Off-Campus Job Placement

Coastal Bend Help Wanted

Website

Coastal Compass Education & Career Resource Center

Phone: (361) 906-0703 | Website | Location: 5301 Weber Rd.

Monster Jobs

Website

Workforce Solutions of the Coastal Bend

Website

Family Services

Family Law Line

Phone: (800) 777-3247 | Website

Free legal advice for situations involving divorce, child custody/visitation, child support, and orders of protection.

Family Violence Legal Line

Phone: (800) 347-4673 | Website

Free legal advice for survivors of sexual abuse or family/dating violence, family law, divorce, child custody, and obtaining financial support. 

Access & Visitation Hotline

Phone: (866) 292-4636 | Website

Free legal advice for child custody, visitation, paternity, and child support issues. 

General Services

Corpus Christi Bar Association

Phone: (361) 883-4022 or (361) 883-3971

Provides referrals to local attorneys. 

Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid

Phone: (361) 880-5410

Provides free legal services. 

Immigration

Catholic Charities Immigration Services

Phone: (361) 884-0651 | Website

Provides consultation and assistance with immigration petitions, adjustment of status, naturalization/citizenship, replacement of Green Cards, temporary protected status, petitions under the Violence Against Women Act, U-Visa processing for victims of violent crimes, document translation, and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) issues. 

Sexual Assault

Family Violence Legal Line

Phone: (800) 347-4673 | Website

Free legal advice for survivors of sexual abuse or family/dating violence, family law, divorce, child custody, and obtaining financial support. 

Sexual Assault Legal Line

Phone: (888) 296-7233 | Website

Provides free legal advice for survivors of sexual abuse, family/dating violence.

On-Campus Tax Filing Assistance

Del Mar College Free Tax Assistance (VITA)

Income Based, In-Person

Website | Location: Heritage Campus, Venter's Bldg., 2nd Floor

Services are available late January through April 15 (tax deadline). Visit website for eligibility and required documents. 

Off-Campus Tax Filing Assistance

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

Income Based, In-Person

Website

MyFree Taxes

Income Based, On-Line

Website

Additional Resources

Website

Additional, free, filing assistance options.

On-Campus Technology Services

Computer Labs & FREE Printing

Website | Locations: 

• Heritage Campus: Harvin Center, Student Leadership Office; Venter's Bldg., Rm. 238 & Rm. 306; General Academic C, Rm. 117
• Oso Creek Campus: Library, 2nd Floor, Student Leadership, Main Building, Rm. 227
• Windward Campus: Coleman Center, Student HUB; Barth Learning Center; Academic Learning Center, Emerging Technology Bldg., Rm. 123A

Laptop & Calculator Loan Program

Phone: (361) 698-2234 | Website | Location: Heritage Campus, Venter's Bldg., Rm. 306

Students must complete an online request form at the Technology Resource Center, provide two forms of identification, and a current class schedule. Upon check-out, students are able to keep the equipment for three weeks.

Software Access - FREE Microsoft 365

Website

In addition to Microsoft Outlook, students have access to a full suite of Microsoft apps through Microsoft 365, including free One Drive file storage, online and desktop Word, Excel, and Power Point (downloadable on up to five personal devices), and more! 

Viking Helpdesk

Phone: (361) 698-2330 | Website | Email: vikinghelpdesk@delmar.edu

Central point of contact for all computer, software, and web related questions. 

Wi-Fi Coverage for Students

Phone: (361) 698-2330 | Website

All DMC students have access to free Wi-Fi while on-campus. Visit the website for log-in information. Access is also available in parking lots and on the weekends. 

Off-Campus Technology Services

wi-Fi (Public Libraries)

Website

Local libraries offer Wi-Fi devices that can be checked out for free (2023 only). There are a few eligibility requirements but those can be found on their website. 

On-Campus Textbook Assistance

DMC Library Reserve

Website

Locations & Phone: Oso Creek Campus, Library, (361) 698-1048; Windward Campus, Barth Learning Resource Center, (361) 698-1754

Textbooks are available for checkout and use in the library for a two-hour time period. 

Math Learning Center 

Math Textbooks Only

Location: Heritage Campus, Coles Bldg., Rm. 117; Windward Campus, Health Science 1, Rm. 203

Copies of most Math textbooks are available to use within the MLC. 

Nursing Success Center 

Nursing Textbooks Only

Location: Windward Campus, Health Science Bldg. 1, Rm. 113

Copies of Nursing textbooks are available to use within the NSC. 

PEAOP textbook & supplies Assistance

Based on eligibility and available funding

Phone: (361) 698-3931 | Website | Location: Oso Creek Campus, Main Bldg., Rm. 213

Off-Campus Textbook Assistance

Book Rentals Through Retailers

• Amazon
• Barnes & Noble
• Chegg

Workforce Solutions of the Coastal Bend

On-Campus Assistance

Carl Perkins Transportation Assistance

Based on eligibility and available funding

Phone: (361) 698-1700 | Website | Location: Windward Campus, Health Science 2, Rm. 134

DEL MAR COLLEGE AUTOMOTIVE PROGRAM

Phone: (361) 698-1835

DMC automotive students repair vehicles for staff and students.  There is a $75 non-refundable diagnosis/repair fee that can be paid to our Business Office/Cashier's Office.

PEAOP transportation Assistance

Based on eligibility and available funding

Phone: (361) 698-3931 | Website | Location: Oso Creek Campus, Main Bldg., Rm. 213

OFF-CAMPUS ASSISTANCE

Auto Check

Website

This free program reads codes for "Check Engine" lights, providing information on needed repairs. To see test locations and dates, visit the website. 

Corpus Christi Public Transportation

Website

Students can ride the bus for free with an updated Student ID sticker (available in the libraries on all campuses)! Visit the website for more information about riding the bus and an online trip planner. 

FREE Tire Air

• Discount Tire
• Lowe's Home Improvement

R.E.A.L. Inc. 

Phone: (361) 668-5158 | Website

Transportation is provided to residents of Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Duval, Jim Hogg, Jim Wells, Live Oak, Refugio, and San Patricio counties for purposes including shopping, medical appointments, work, school, training, or grocery shopping. Fares depend on origin to destination. 

On-Campus Assistance

Veterans Resource Centers

Locations & Hours:

• Heritage Campus: Harvin Center, Rm. 207 | Mon-Thurs, 0730-1800, Fri 0730-1300
• Oso Creek Campus: Main Bldg., Rm. 225 | Mon-Thurs, 0730-1700, Fri 0730-1230
• Windward Campus: Coleman Center, Rm. 107 | Mon-Thurs, 0730-1700, Fri 0730-1230

The Veterans Resource Centers is for the exclusive use of veteran students. Services within the Centers include computers with internet access, printer/copier/scanning capabilities, kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, coffee mess, and light snacks, and a big screen television with comfortable furniture to study or relax. 

Off-Campus Assistance

Job Placement

Careers for Transitioning Military

Website

Technology

Veteran Laptop Loaner Program

Location: La Retama Central Library (805 Comanche, Corpus Christi) | Phone: (361) 826-7055
Veterans are able to borrow laptops for a four-hour period, at no charge, from 10AM-6PM Monday-Friday.