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911±¬ÁÏÍø understands that students may face financial distress due to extenuating or emergency circumstances. When financial distress impacts a student’s ability to meet immediate and essential expenses or jeopardizes their ability to continue enrollment, 911±¬ÁÏÍø seeks to support students to the best of our abilities. 

In some cases 911±¬ÁÏÍø is able to provide short-term, one-time financial support through generous contributions from our donors. Funding is limited and may not eliminate the student’s entire financial distress. While we are committed to helping any 911±¬ÁÏÍø student in distress, financial assistance may not be available for every request. 

What can be covered

Unexpected Personal Emergencies

Examples of covered expenses:

  • Emergency housing or utilities
  • Food insecurity
  • Medical or mental health emergencies
  • Transportation/car repair required to attend class/work
  • Technology replacement (laptop) when required for coursework
  • Temporary childcare due to crisis

Generally not covered:

  • Non-essential bills, credit card debt, entertainment
  • Ongoing monthly expenses

Small Institutional Balance Gaps 

Examples of covered expenses:

  • Modest unpaid tuition/fee balances preventing registration
  • Loss of aid mid-term or merit aid due to temporary circumstances
  • Final-term balance preventing graduation

Generally not covered:

  • Ongoing tuition and standard fees

Eligibility

  • Currently enrolled degree-seeking 911±¬ÁÏÍø student
  • Demonstrated unexpected financial hardship
  • Situation presents a credible risk to enrollment or academic progress
  • In good academic standing or on a documented success plan
  • Has pursued or exhausted other available resources (FAFSA, payment plan, short-term loans, family support, etc.)
  • Generally limited to one award per academic year (exceptions by committee)
  • Students must have accepted their full financial aid package (including all federal loans)

Application for Emergency Assistance

A member of the committee will respond in 1-2 business days to discuss your request. In most cases, a final decision is made within 10 business days. 

For any further questions, please email the Dean of Students Office at deanofstudents@msoe.edu