Student Emergency Fund
Sometimes, things happen. We are here to help.
ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï has a commitment to inclusive excellence, and we believe all students should have access to all the resources and support they need to thrive in college and finish their education. ºÚÁϳԹÏ’s Student Emergency Fund (SEF) is a stipend that can assist students during unanticipated life events that might cause the student to pause or stop their educational goals. The fund is managed by the Division of Student Life.
Staff in the Division of Student LifeÌýsupport students who are experiencing a financial emergency or have financial concerns. Our staff understands that the financial concerns may go beyond what the emergency fund is able to support. Our team will work with you to explore financial resources on and off campus, which includesÌýlooking into additional emergency funding here at ºÚÁϳԹÏ.
Interested in supporting the Student Emergency Fund?
The Student Emergency Fund provides support for studentsÌýwho are facing emergency situations or unanticipated life events that could adversely affect their academic year at the ºÚÁϳԹÏ.
ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï SEF
Students are eligible to receive funding awards only once an academic year.ÌýSEF is considered taxable income and could impact a student’s future financial aid. A student receiving financial aid will be notified if any adjustments are made to their aid because of receiving emergency funding.
This relief fund will only be awarded after a student has submitted an online application, provided supporting documentation as requested and submitted a personal statement. Please note, every situation is considered on a case-by-case basis. The reviewers will consider the nature and urgency of each situation.ÌýHowever, this looks different for every student.
There is a monetary cap of $1,500 for financial requests, and documentation must align for each request. Students can only receive funds once per academic year regardless of whether they have reached the capped amount.ÌýÌý
Eligibility requirements
Thoroughly review the following requirements before applying. Eligible students must:
- BeÌýcurrently enrolled in ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï for at least three credit hours. If it is a break period, you must be enrolled for the upcoming semester. Summer session is treated separately, and you will need to be enrolled in the summer to be considered for funding between May and the start of school in the fall.
- Have a demonstrated need for financial support through the emergency fund and be able to show you have exhausted all othe