Purpose

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.

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Eligibility

• Applicants must have a temporary financial hardship resulting from a sudden emergency, accident or unforeseen event
• The student’s capability to attend Richmont Graduate University must be in jeopardy due to the emergency
• Applicants must be currently enrolled at Richmont Graduate University during the semester they seek financial assistance
• Other possible financial resources must have been considered and are insufficient or not available in a timely manner
• Funds are awarded only to the recipient
• Applications must be able to provide requested documentation

Types of Covered Expenses

• Rent, utilities such as water and electricity bills, groceries, etc.
• Replacement of essential personal items due to a fire, natural disaster, or theft
• Funds for immediate emergency shelter
• Safety needs (changing locks on vehicle or home)
• Prescriptions or other costs related to medical care

Types of Expenses Not Covered

• Tuition, student fees, health insurance
• Non-essential utilities, (i.e. cable, Internet, phone)
• Application or test fees
• Household costs not related to damage or theft
• 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)
• 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