Student Emergency Aid Fund

Student Emergency Aid Fund

The Student Emergency Aid Fund provides limited, one-time financial assistance to currently enrolled students experiencing a serious and unexpected financial hardship. Funding is intended as a last-resort resource for students facing a sudden emergency, accident, or unforeseen circumstance that may impact their ability to remain enrolled and continue their academic progress.

Awards are provided on a case-by-case basis and cannot exceed $500 per student. Funding is generally limited to one award per academic year, and awards do not require repayment.

Before You Apply

Students must meet with a member of the Care & Assistance Team to discuss their circumstances and review eligibility before submitting an application.

If you do not already have an appointment, schedule one here.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for funding, applicants must:

• Be currently enrolled at TAMU-CC during the term in which they are applying.
• Be in good disciplinary standing with the University.
• Be experiencing a nonrecurring financial hardship caused by a sudden emergency, accident, or unforeseen event requiring immediate attention.
• Demonstrate that the emergency places their ability to continue attending TAMU-CC at risk.
• Have explored other available financial resources, which are either unavailable or insufficient to meet the immediate need.
• Provide supporting documentation.
• Understand that preference is given to first-time applicants.
• Understand that assistance is generally limited to one award per academic year.

Students Not Eligible to Apply

The following student populations are not eligible for the Student Emergency Aid Fund, though they may still meet with a team member to explore other options:

• Dual-enrollment students
• University employees enrolled through the Employee Betterment Program

 Ineligible Expenses

Student Emergency Aid Fund awards cannot be approved for:

• Costs for study abroad or nonemergency travel (conferences, research).
• Anticipated or ongoing expenses, such as credit card payments.
• Parking tickets or other University-imposed fines.
• Non-essential utilities or services, including cable television or streaming services.
• Application fees to another university.
• Medical or funeral expenses incurred by a family member or friend.
• Pet expenses accrued such as medical/vet bills, boarding costs, apartment damage, etc.
• Expenses resulting from poor financial management rather than an unforeseen emergency.

Applying for Assistance

To apply for the Student Emergency Aid Fund, click here.

Please note: Applicants should be prepared to upload supporting documentation related to their request, such as medical documentation, receipts, repair estimates, billing statements, police reports, or other materials that help verify the emergency and financial need.