The University of Minnesota has created emergency funds to assist and support University of Minnesota students who encounter an unforeseen financial emergency or catastrophic event. In some cases, students may be eligible for additional funding opportunities or support through the University's Basic Needs Directory.
Student emergency funds are not intended to be used for routine expenses or as a supplement to a student's education funding sources. Instead, these funds are for those students who experience an event or unforeseen circumstance that negatively and severely impacts their academic success. The typical range of awards is $50-$1,000 depending on types of expenses, circumstances, and/or documentation provided.
Note: Emergency grant funds are limited. Completing an emergency grant form does not guarantee funding.
Eligibility
An eligibility review will determine if granting the emergency fund request will have an impact on current or future aid if received. Priority will be given to students whose persistence at the University may be at risk because of unexpected expenses. Emergency funds can be used for groceries/food, housing/rent, medical, transportation, technology, or other expenses that may be experienced during a financial crisis.
- You are a degree-seeking student currently enrolled at least half-time at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities during the term when the emergency funds would be applied. This includes undergraduate, graduate, and professional students.
- Students are eligible for one emergency grant per career.
- You are maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) or have successfully appealed a SAP suspension status.
- You are able to demonstrate your current financial need by describing your circumstances and providing documentation or receipts related to the emergency.
- You have completed an intake form in full, including how the emergency grant funds will be spent.
- A completed FAFSA is highly recommended so that we can determine what other funding options may be available to you. A FAFSA is not required for international students, undocumented students, and students enrolled in DACA.
Request student emergency funds
To request student emergency funds contact One Stop Student Services at [email protected]. One Stop will send you an emergency grant form within 1-2 business days. The application asks several questions including:
- An explanation of the emergency and how the funds will be used to help with your emergency
- An explanation of the impact of this emergency and the unexpected expenses on your ability to remain enrolled at the University of Minnesota
- What other sources of funding you have tried to obtain so that we can identify possible other campus or community resources that may be helpful
- You will need to attach documentation or receipts related to the emergency