Student Emergency Fund
Purpose
The University of Texas at San Antonio Student Emergency Fund is provided through the generous donations from university students, parents, alumni and faculty and staff. This fund is for limited financial assistance when students are unable to meet immediate, essential expenses because of temporary hardship related to an emergency situation. Some funds are counted as income and are subject to federal taxes.
To ensure we can help as many students as possible, we plan to limit grants to less than $500, unless there are extraordinary circumstances.
How do I apply?
Applications must be completed and submitted by a current UTSA student. Funds are only granted to student recipients and applications received by other sources will not be considered.
- The Student Emergency Fund is currently accepting applications ONLY for students impacted by the recent flooding. We appreciate your understanding.
Contact Student Emergency Fund Coordinator via email (studentassistance@utsa.edu) or call 210-458-4985 for more information.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicant must be a currently enrolled student at The University of Texas at San Antonio and have temporary financial hardship resulting from an emergency situation.
- Other possible resources have been considered and are not available or insufficient
- Be able to provide sufficient documentation of financial hardship
Application Process:
- Complete the application and submit it with supporting documentation to studentassistance@utsa.edu.
- If approved, you will be notified the grant amount and when the money will be deposited in your account.
Types of Covered Expenses
The Student Emergency Fund is designed to support students experiencing financial hardship due to unforeseen or unplanned circumstances. Typical expenses that may be covered include, but are not limited to:
- Safety-related needs (i.e. changing a lock on a vehicle or home)
- Replacement of personal belongings due to fire or natural disaste
Staff Discretion:
Decisions regarding distributions of monies from the Student Emergency Fund will be made on a case-by-case basis and will be made by the SEF committee.
Questions:
For additional information or questions about the Student Emergency Fund, contact the Student Emergency Fund Coordinator at 210-458-4985 or via email at studentassistance@utsa.edu.
