UA Cossatot Student Emergency Fund

 

 

Supporting Students in Times of Need

The UA Cossatot Student Emergency Fund, made possible through private donations to the UA Cossatot Foundation, is designed to assist currently enrolled students who are experiencing unexpected financial hardships. This fund provides short-term, one-time support to help students overcome emergency situations that may jeopardize their ability to continue their education.

Emergencies may include, but are not limited to, job loss, housing instability, unexpected medical expenses, emergency car repairs, technology disruptions (for online students), or other urgent and unforeseen circumstances. While the fund does not replace traditional financial aid or cover routine expenses such as tuition, rent, or bills, it serves as a safety net when other resources are unavailable or inaccessible.

Eligible students may receive up to $500 in emergency aid within a 12-month period. Funding decisions are based on the student’s demonstrated need, supporting documentation, and availability of funds. All applications are reviewed with care and discretion by the Student Emergency Aid Review Team.

The goal of the Student Emergency Fund is to help students remain enrolled, persist through personal challenges, and successfully complete their academic goals.

 

What Can This Fund COVER:

The Student Emergency Fund covers short-term, unanticipated emergencies. Emergencies are defined as urgent, unforeseen, and non-recurring. Examples of emergency situations may include, but are not limited to:

• Loss of job, related to company layoff or mass termination (voluntary resignation or termination due to behavior or work disruptions may not qualify)
• Change in self/family income (e.g., reduction in work hours – must be prompted by the employer)
• Emergency car repairs
• Gas Card or Food Vouchers
• Technology Disruption (hardware, Software, Internet) – For online students only
• Housing needs (Loss of housing, Utilities, Repairs)
• Safety-related needs (e.g. changing a lock)
• Unexpected medical expenses
• Emergency travel expenses (e.g., due to health / death of family members)
• Replacement of essential items due to fire, natural disaster, or theft (e.g., eyeglasses, clothing, etc.)

 

What Does This Fund NOT Cover:

• Normal or anticipated academic expenses, such as tuition and fees
• Normal or anticipated expenses (e.g., automobile payments or insurance premiums, routine car maintenance, household or furniture costs, or credit card payments)
• Non-essential utilities (e.g., cable)
• Child care
• Penalties, fines, tickets, legal fees, or jail bonds
• Medical expenses for non-dependents or friends
• Computer or technology replacement due to negligence

• Lost IDs or meal cards
• Non-essential utilities, household or furniture costs not related to damage or theft
• Costs for entertainment, recreation, or non-emergency travel
• Replacement of non-essential personal items due to fire, flood, theft or natural disaster

 

How Do I Apply:

Students will be required to complete an application and submit proper documentation to the Foundation and Advancement Director. Students must be referred by a UA Cossatot faculty or staff member. Said faculty/staff member will need to submit an official referral form on behalf of student.

 

Download Student Emergency Fund Application

 

If you would like to make a donation towards the UA Cossatot Student Emergency Fund, please contact Madelyn Jones at mjones@cccua.edu or 870-584-1172.