VCU School of Education Student Emergency Fund

The VCU School of Education Emergency Fund is designed to provide one-time financial assistance with an emergency or unexpected expense that may hinder a SOE student’s progress toward a degree. Students will be eligible to receive funds, not to exceed $500, one time during an academic year (fall or spring semesters only) and priority will be given to students whose tenure at the university may be at risk due to an emergency situation. Please note funds may be subject to federal and/or state taxes and may affect your financial aid package. Emergency fund awards do not need to be repaid. All funds are deposited to a student’s account, utilizing a one-time stipend payment. The student must be able to demonstrate good faith efforts to pursue and utilize other funding options, resources, and eligible programs (e.g. insurance, free or low-cost services readily available, relatives) prior to application, and the student must fully complete the application and provide all supporting documentation of the financial hardship. Additional documentation may be required upon review.

Please carefully review the list of permissible uses for these emergency fund to be certain that the expense is allowable.

Examples of What is NOT Covered

  • Tuition and fees
  • Regularly anticipated fixed, recurring expenses (i.e., rent, utilities, etc.)
  • Penalties, fines, tickets, alcohol and drug related offenses, legal counsel/fees/ penalties, jail bonds, or other expenses mistakenly incurred or preventable expenses
  • Parking permits or tickets
  • Non-essential utilities (i.e. cable), household or furniture costs not related to damage or theft
  • Costs for entertainment, recreation, non-emergency travel or other non-essential expenses
  • Other anticipated expenses

Examples of What IS Covered
_The following indicate examples of what may be covered through the VCU School of Education Emergency Fund. This list is neither exhaustive nor a promise that the following situations guarantee financial support as funds are limited and each need is reviewed on a case by case basis _

  • Academic supplies (books, technology, etc. not included in tuition and fees)
  • Replacement of essential personal belongings or emergency housing needs, including if due to fire, theft or natural disaster
  • Medications and other costs related to emergency medical care
  • Safety needs (i.e., changing a lock)
  • Emergency childcare costs

Award
Up to $500
Scopes
School of Education
Deadline
Supplemental Questions
  1. SOE Emergency Fund Question Set
    • 1. Please describe why you are requesting emergency funding. Be specific about the factors which led to this emergency and how the funds will be used.
    • 2. Do you have any supporting documentation related to your expense or loss? This may include proof of expenses or losses, rental agreements, letters of support from involved parties, medical expense documentation, etc. Please provide details about the nature of your documentation below. You will be required to upload these documents at the end of the application.
    • 3. What is the exact total cost of the emergency? How much are you requesting ($500 max)
    • 4. Please describe how the application of these emergency funds will assist your progress toward completing your degree.
    • 5. Please detail the other attempts that you have made to resolve this emergency.
    • 6. Please upload any supporting documentation you have for your claim (e.g., proof of the expense or loss, rental agreement, letters of support from persons directly involved, proof of medical expense, etc.). Ensure that each document is clearly labeled and reflects the details provided above.