Emergency Funding Request Form : Dean of Students Office : Texas State University

Eligibility Criteria

The student must be currently enrolled, or during the summer months, enrolled the previous long (fall or spring) semester.
The student must have exhausted all other financial resources.
The student may be required to provide documentation of the emergency.
Funding can only be requested for an emergency caused by extenuating circumstances beyond the student's control, for example a natural disaster or the death of a loved one.
The emergency must not have been caused by the student's own negligence, lack of planning or money mismanagement.

Important Information

Most sources of funds are typically given only one time during a student's academic career at Texas State.
Most sources of funds do not typically exceed $500.
A staff member determines the student eligibility and source of funding.
A staff member will consult with university offices and/or individuals regarding approval for specific funding.
Most sources of funds are typically available within three (3) business days from the date of approval.
Most sources of funds will be cancelled if not received within ten (10) business days.
State law gives the student the right to request and receive information collected on this form, with few exceptions.
Once a student has been approved, he or she may refuse the funds any time prior to disbursement.
Only the student's financial aid award information is referenced.

Leave this box blank if you have not received emergency funding assistance from Student Emergency Services. If yes, please only give the semester and the amount received.

Please provide a detailed description of the nature of the emergency situation. Please include any supporting documentation as an attachment below. You may attach up to two documents. *