Universities of Wisconsin Emergency Grant
EMERGENCY FUND
UW-Parkside recognizes that students sometimes face financial emergencies that can negatively impact their academic journey. The Universities of Wisconsin has established an emergency grant program that provides funds to each UW campus to be used to assist students who encounter an unexpected financial crisis that could result in their inability to complete an academic term.
Eligible Expenses (grant funds can be used for):
- Unexpected medical expenses
- Car repair
- Travel expenses for a family emergency
- Replacement of item(s) due to theft/fire damage
Ineligible Expenses (grant funds cannot be used for):
- Tuition and other student fees
- Groceries, alcohol and tobacco
- Entertainment
- Legal services
- Fines
- Ongoing expenses
Eligibility requirements:
- Student must be currently enrolled and working toward a degree.
- Eligible for a Pell grant through completion of FAFSA application.
- Have an unanticipated expense shown above that would cause the student to be unable to complete the term.
- Have not received more than two grants per academic year, totaling no more than $1,000.
How to apply:
- Prior to submitting an application, you must have a submitted FAFSA application on file.
- Gather documentation for the expense(s) needing to be covered (a bill, invoice, etc.).
- Gather banking information for direct deposit.
Contact the Dean of Students (deanofstudents@uwp.edu) if you have questions regarding eligibility and/or the application process.