Financial Hardship Assistance

The Student Emergency Fund provides financial assistance to Boise State University students who are in danger of withdrawing during a semester due to unanticipated, temporary financial hardships resulting from emergency or crisis situations (e.g., accident, illness, death of a family member, etc.). Funds will be awarded as grants to help alleviate short-term financial needs.

• Grant awards do not generally exceed $500
• Grant may be awarded ONCE during a student’s academic career
• Grant does not have to be repaid

In order to be eligible for the Student Emergency Fund, students must:

• Be experiencing an unexpected financial hardship resulting from an emergency or crisis situation.
• Be enrolled in at least six credits and in attendance during the semester in which funds are being requested.
• Be a degree-seeking student in good academic standing with minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or show evidence of recent satisfactory progress.
• Have exhausted all other possible financial resources before applying for student emergency funds, such as student loans, Medicaid, personal financial accounts, people that owe you money and community resources.
• Be able to provide sufficient documentation of financial need (e.g., billing statements, receipts, repair estimates).

What qualifies as an emergency or crisis situation?

Situations include, but are not limited to, accidents, medical or dental emergencies, natural disasters, travel emergencies and need for temporary housing due to unanticipated events.

Eligible Expenses

• Medical / Dental
• Housing / Rent / Utilities
• Books / School Supplies
• Food Groceries
• Personal Automobile / Travel
• Child Care

Ineligible Expenses

• Tuition
• Student Fees
• Legal Fines / Expenses

1. Complete the Student Emergency Fund Application by clicking the following button. Student Emergency Fund Application
2. Book an appointment to discuss your situation by using the online booking link on the application’s submission page or calling (208) 426-1527 (option 4). Meetings may be completed over the phone or video call.
3. Completed requests are reviewed for approval and determining appropriate funding amounts. Criteria for approval and granted amounts will be based on eligibility, documentation of need and availability of funds.
4. You will be notified of a decision with follow-up instructions.
5. A required follow-up survey will be emailed within 60 days after payment is disbursed.

If you are currently receiving financial aid, please be aware that receiving this award will count as a financial aid award and may impact availability for additional aid within your Cost of Attendance.

We are thankful to be a part of a generous community that supports this fund! Click the following button to access our donation page.

Give to the Student Emergency Fund