Student Emergency Fund
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Student Emergency Fund
The Student Emergency Fund was established to help ensure that Mercy students have access to the support and resources they need to successfully recover from unexpected financial challenges. The goal of these funds is to prevent one small emergency from derailing a student鈥檚 progress towards a degree. The lists below are not exhaustive and other needs may be eligible to receive emergency funds.
Eligibility Requirements
- Submitted application with statement of need and supporting documentation
- Good standing with the University
- Enrolled for classes during the term the emergency funds are being requested
Expenses Covered by the Emergency Fund
- Emergency medical expenses
- Food
- Homelessness or sudden loss of housing
- Loss of childcare
- Overdue utility bills reaching a turn-off notice
- Replacement of essential personal belongings due to natural disaster, fire, theft, or other unforeseen circumstance
- Travel/Transportation needs
Expenses Not Covered by the Emergency Fund
- Costs for entertainment, recreation, or non-emergency travel
- Normal and anticipated academic expenses
- Parking tickets, library fines or other expenses and/or fines