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:

Applicant’s monthly budget
Documentation of the crisis situation: photo’s, doctor’s note, insurance claim, etc.
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

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

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