Emergency Assistance
The SIUE Student Emergency Assistance fund is available to provide one-time financial assistance to enrolled, degree-seeking students who are unable to meet immediate, essential expenses because of a temporary hardship related to an emergency, such as an accident, illness, natural disaster, recent job loss, or other unforeseen circumstances. The funding does not have to be repaid.
Eligibility
In order to qualify, students must:
- Be currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program the term the emergency grant is requested.
- Have a temporary financial hardship resulting from an unforeseen emergency.
- Provide documentation to explain financial need.
Types of Expenses Covered
All covered expenses must be connected to a temporary hardship related to an unforeseen emergency. These expenses may be but are not limited to:
- Safety-related needs (emergency shelter)
- Replacement of essential items lost by fire, theft, or natural disaster
- Medications or other health-related costs
- Food
- Essential utility costs (water, heating, electricity, etc.)
- Books or other school supplies as damaged or lost in a fire, flood, car accident, etc.
- Travel costs related to the death or serious illness of an immediate family member
Types of Expenses Not Covered
Expenses that are not related to a temporary hardship due to an unforeseen emergency are not covered by the fund. Typical expenses that are not covered include but are not limited to:
- Tuition and fees
- Study abroad costs
- Non-essential utilities
- Parking tickets
To apply for emergency assistance, please submit the SIUE Student Emergency Assistance Application.
