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Emergency Assistance Fund

For Students in Need

Eligibility
  • Applicants must have a temporary financial hardship resulting from a sudden emergency, accident or unforeseen event
  • The student’s capability to attend UTA must be at jeopardy due to the emergency
  • Applicants must be currently enrolled at UTA during the semester they seek financial assistance
  • Other possible financial resources must have been considered and are insufficient or not available in a timely manner
  • Funds are awarded only to the recipient
  • Applications must be able to provide requested documentation
Students need to apply online
  • Proper documentation must be provided within the application and/or during meeting with the EAF representative this may include but not limited to:
  1. Applicant’s monthly budget
  2. Documentation of the crisis situation: photo’s, doctor’s note, insurance claim, etc.
  3. Bills or invoices for payments to be made
  • A representative of the EAF committee will call the student for more information and/or to set a meeting with the student within a timely manner of the application submission
  • The student will receive a notice of their application being approved or denied through their UTA email account
  • Funds will be available as university policy allows
  • After the funds have been distributed, the student must provide receipts showing the money was used for the reasons specified in the application
Typical expenses may include but are not limited to:
  • Rent
  • Utilities such as water and electricity bills, etc.
  • Groceries
  • Replacement of essential personal items due to a fire, natural disaster, or theft
  • Funds for immediate emergency shelter
  • Safety needs (changing locks on vehicle or home)
  • Prescriptions or other costs related to medical care
Typical expenses not covered may include but are not limited to:
  • Tuition, lab fees
  • Health insurance
  • Study abroad costs
  • Non-essential utilities, (i.e. cable, Internet, phone)
  • Application or test fees
  • Household costs not related to damage or theft
  • Costs for entertainment or recreation
  • Non-emergency travel or other non-essential expenses
  • Expenditures occurred as a result of poor financial management and not an emergency
  • Medical expenses needed for a family member or friend of the student requesting services

Apply

UTA students with a temporary financial hardship resulting from a sudden emergency may apply for financial help.

Application

CARES Act

Through the federal CARES Act, UTA can provide financial assistance to eligible students facing additional expenses due to COVID-19. Read the FAQs and learn how to apply.

CARES Act FAQs

Contact Us

For Questions about EAF:

Conact Dean of Students Office

dos@uta.edu 

 

To make a Donation or Gift:

Contact Jim Livernois

Director of Annual Giving

817-272-6864

livernois@uta.edu

UTA Giving