Richmont Graduate University’s Student Emergency Fund (SEF) provides limited financial assistance to currently enrolled students who are struggling financially due to uncontrollable circumstance and require emergency monetary assistance as a last resort. Funds must be used to aid in short-term crisis matters which would otherwise jeopardize the student’s ability to attend Richmont Graduate University.
Costs for entertainment, recreation, non-emergency travel or other non-essential expenses
Expenditures occurred as a result of poor financial management and not an emergency
Medical expenses needed for a family member or friend of the student requesting services
Application Process
Students will complete an online application (see below on this page)
Students may request up to $1000.00 in funds from the Student Emergency Fund
Proper documentation must be provided with the application and/or during the meeting with the SEF representative this may include:
Applicant’s monthly budget
Documentation of the crisis situation: photo’s, doctor’s note, insurance claim, etc.
Bills or invoices for payments to be made
A representative of the SEF committee will contact the student for more information and/or to set a meeting with the student within a timely manner of the application submission
The student will receive a notice of their application being approved or denied through their Richmont email account
Funds will be available as university policy allows
After the funds have been distributed, the student must provide receipts showing the money was used for the reasons specified in the application