Student Emergency Fund

Student emergency funds are designed to assist students facing an emergent event.

This is a one time grant to alleviate the emergent situation. The awards are not loans and are not expected to be paid back.

Eligibility Requirements

Expenses covered do not include tuition/fees or recurring bills. To be eligible for consideration, a student must:

• Have a financial hardship resulting from an emergency or unanticipated expense
• Be an undergraduate or graduate student at Sacred Heart University who is enrolled in at least six credits in the term the emergency funds are being requested for
• Be able to demonstrate financial hardship due to emergent circumstances
• Provide proof of the current emergency
• Be in good academic and disciplinary standing
• Have filled out a FAFSA

Once the form below is submitted, it will be reviewed by the committee to determine eligibility.

How to Apply

Once you’ve reviewed the information above, you will be ready to complete and submit the Student Emergency Fund Application. You must read all guidelines listed above prior to applying. You will be notified via email of the decision on your application.