The Student Emergency Fund was created to assist ACC students who encounter an unforeseen financial emergency or catastrophic event which would otherwise prevent them from continuing their education at ACC. These funds are not intended to be used for routine expenses or as a consistent supplement to a student’s education funding sources. Requests must be urgent in nature.
Qualifying Examples
Consideration will only be given to applicants that have experienced an unforeseen financial emergency and/or catastrophic event. Examples include:
- Significant uncovered medical expenses related to self, spouse, or child.
- Loss of housing due to natural disaster, fire, etc.
Eligibility
To be eligible for consideration a student must:
- Have already completed at least 15 credits at ACC
- Be registered for at least 6 credits in the semester when the emergency funds would be applied
- Be able to demonstrate his/her current financial need with supporting documentation
- Have a minimum 2.0 GPA and 50% credit completion rate and be in good standing
Award
The Student Emergency Fund will award up to a maximum of $500 per student. These funds will not be awarded to the same student in consecutive semesters.
Procedures
- Student completes the Request for Student Emergency Fundapplication;
- Student Information and Student Financial Information sections are to be completed by the student
- Recommendation section to be completed by an ACC Faculty member, ACC Counselor or other ACC representative.
- Financial Aid Office attaches copy of student's ACC transcript and Financial Aid screens along with application to be reviewed.
- Committee convened by Director of Financial Aid; Committee reviews and makes decision.
- Director of Financial Aid notifies student of committee's decision.
Requests will be reviewed and responded to within 5 business days from the date the application is received by Financial Aid Office.