SCS Student Emergency Funding

Application Details and Criteria

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About SCS Student Emergency Funding

Generous contributions from parents of current and former SCS students have allowed us to create a fund to offer limited financial support to students for emergencies, supplies and unanticipated events. These funds do not have to be repaid, but we hope that when a beneficiary of this support can pay this forward one day, they will. Please note that students receiving these funds are responsible for any potential tax implications.

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  • Medications and other costs related to emergency medical or dental care not covered by insurance.
  • Eyeglass or contact lens replacement.
  • Hearing aids.
  • Books and other essential academic expenses.
  • Safety needs (e.g., changing a lock).
  • Replacement of essential personal belongings or temporary housing needs due to fire, theft or natural disaster.
  • Winter boots (up to $75), winter coat (up to $100).
  • Travel costs related to a death or illness in the immediate family.

This list is not exhaustive.

  • Tuition, fees, health insurance and study abroad costs.
  • Nonessential utilities (e.g., cable), household or furniture costs not related to damage or theft.
  • Parking tickets.
  • Costs for entertainment, recreation, nonemergency travel or other nonessential expenses.

This list is not exhaustive.

  • Applicants must students currently enrolled in the School of Computer Science.
  • Applicants must have an immediate financial hardship resulting from an emergency, accident or other unexpected critical incident.
  • The expense must be unexpected, unforeseen and the urgent nature unavoidable.
  • Applicants must be students currently enrolled in the School of Computer Science.
  • All other resources – including the Tartan Emergency Support Fund (TESF) and emergency loans through scholarships – must have been considered and are insufficient, unavailable or not available in a timely manner.
  • Applicants must complete all questions in full and submit supporting documentation.