The Student Emergency Fund
The Student Emergency Fund
The Student Emergency Fund provides support for SUNY Delhi students who encounter unforeseen financial emergencies or catastrophic events. The goal of this fund is to help students during times of extraordinary need and may otherwise result in a student leaving school. Emergencies may trigger a need for support for things such as housing/rent, temporary loss of income, clothing, medical expenses, transportation, or obtaining items necessary for a student to complete their studies.
The following form can be completed by either the student or a faculty/staff member. For faculty/staff who may be completing the form on behalf of the student, please complete the required funding information to the best of your ability. A member of the Student Emergency Fund committee may follow up with additional questions/clarification based on the information provided.
Application Guidelines
Please read all guidelines before submitting an application. Applications that lack all required information and documentation will not be reviewed. Applicants must submit documentation supporting their request. Upload documentation as a pdf or screenshot (actual bill, obituary, estimates, etc.).
No awards will be made directly to students and reimbursement requests will be denied. Grants are paid directly to vendors.
Students may apply a maximum of one time per academic year (fall, spring and summer). Generally, a maximum of two (2) awards will be made to any one student during all combined enrollments at SUNY Delhi and will not exceed $500. Extenuating circumstances may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants must be a full-time student (registered for 12 credit hours).
Types of expenses generally covered include, but are not limited to:
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- Emergency medications and other costs related to emergency medical care
- Assistance with replacement of essential personal belongings due to fire, theft, or natural disaster
- Travel costs related to a death or illness in the immediate family (parent, grandparent, sibling, spouse, or children)
- Emergency assistance related to living expenses
Expenses generally NOT covered include, but are not limited to:
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- Generally, regular transportation to/from class, tuition, fees, book costs, software, class supplies and materials are not eligible expenses.
- Gaps between a student’s financial aid award and their Student Aid Index (SAI), as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- Non-essential utilities (e.g., cable), household, credit card bills or furniture costs not related to damage or theft. Expenses that support a student’s family residence.
- Parking tickets, license renewal and fines
- Non-emergency travel
- Expenses that could be reasonably anticipated.
- Expenditures resulting from poor financial management. Expenses that don’t directly support the student’s education.
Important Disclosure: Student Emergency Fund grants are not designed to assist students with chronic financial
issues.
Awards are not guaranteed. Disbursements will be made based on available funding.
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