University of Texas at Austin
The Student Emergency Fund is now accepting applications from students enrolled in the current Summer term.

Student Emergency Fund

The Student Emergency Fund exists to provide financial support with certain types of verified, short-term emergencies that impact a student's health, safety, or wellbeing. An emergency is an urgent, sudden, and serious event that necessitates immediate action to remedy harm to life, health, or property.

Types of verified emergencies that can be used to apply for the Student Emergency Fund:

  • Medical treatments,
  • Hospitalization,
  • Utilities through the City of Austin,
  • Medication/prescription expenses,
  • Replacement of belongings lost in a fire or natural disaster,
  • Safety-related needs (e.g., lock change, emergency shelter, etc.),

Student Emergency Fund cannot support with:

  • Rent/Housing
  • Budgeted/On-going expenses (car note, subscriptions, etc.)
  • Technology needs - For technology support, please contact Texas One Stop to discuss financial options.
  • Tuition

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must provide documentation of recent, short-term emergency needs.
  • Must be currently enrolled to apply and at the time of award distribution. Student Emergency Fund awards cannot be distributed after the last day of the semester or session.

*Note: Awards vary and are based on the availability of funds.

The application should include the following:

  • Most recent bank statement (PDF version)
  • Copy of "What I Owe" page
  • Documentation of the emergency such as:
    • Notice of loss of employment & last pay stub
    • Permanent address located in the natural disaster area
    • Police report regarding a safety concern and/or victim of a crime
    • Copy of medical bill
    • Copy of unpaid COA utility bill

Process and Timeline

  • Submit the Student Emergency Fund Application with the required documentation that verifies the emergency that caused financial hardship (applications submitted without documentation cannot be approved).
  • Verify direct deposit is active for non-payroll purposes with Student Accounts Receivable.
  • Student Outreach & Support staff will reach out to applicant schedule a consultation with the applicant to learn more about situation, offer resources, request documentation (if needed) and determine how funds can be used to address financial need
  • Most applications are processed within 5 business days. However, if there are missing documents or additional approval is needed, processing can take over a week.

Reasons for a Declined Application

  • The situation did not meet the criteria for current emergency causing financial hardship,
  • Documentation was not submitted,
  • The student is not currently eligible to receive Student Emergency Fund support.
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