Student Emergency Support Fund Scholarship
Unexpected or emergency short-term expenses can arise during the academic year, and can create financial stress that makes it harder for students to stay focused on their education. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, the Student Emergency Support Fund is available to help eligible students who experience an unforeseen, short-term financial emergency.
This fund is designed to provide limited financial assistance to eligible students facing unexpected or emergency short-term expenses that may impact their ability to continue their studies. Each request is reviewed carefully so we can understand the situation and determine how we may be able to help. Funding is limited, and the maximum potential award is $1,000 per academic year for approved appeals when funding is available.
Examples of situations which may qualify for consideration include, but are not limited to, the following. Expand each area to gain an understanding of what type of supporting documentation will be required for that appeal reason.
Supporting documentation includes: Repair shop itemized estimate and/or final receipt showing costs. If unexpected expense was a result of an accident, also include police report, insurance claim submission, and copy of your insurance policy showing coverage and deductible amounts.
Supporting documentation includes: Itemized invoice from medical provider detailing costs to patient and insurance company for emergency situation. Note: Recurring medical costs, or costs associated with known conditions, are not considered unexpected and therefore cannot be considered.
Supporting documentation includes: Repair shop itemized estimate for the repair of your existing computer. If repair shop states repairs would cost more than a new computer, this must be noted by the repair shop on their estimate in order to be considered for assistance for a new computer.
Supporting documentation includes: Police and/or Fire Marshall report detailing loss, insurance submission, and response from insurance company.
Scholarship Consideration Requirements:
- Minimum of half-time enrollment is required.
- Good academic standing. Student must be making satisfactory academic progress (SAP) and not be on a warning or denial status (see BearWeb for your current SAP status), and have maintained a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- Have demonstrated need as evidenced by results from a completed FAFSA or CSS Profile application.
- Unexpected emergency must have taken place in the term in which support is being requested.
- Athletes do not qualify.
To apply, complete the Student Emergency Fund Scholarship Application and submit the necessary supporting documentation for review and consideration. Please note, necessary supporting documentation will vary based on nature of request. If there are questions as to what should be submitted for consideration, please contact Baylor One Stop at 254-710-2611 for guidance.
You will be notified of the committee's decision through BearWeb within two weeks from your completed submission.