Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a degree-seeking undergraduate or graduate student at ASU
• Have experienced a financial emergency as a result of an unplanned event

Expenses that may be considered include, but are not limited to:

• Overdue rent and utilities (must be in student’s name)
• Medication/Prescriptions
• Replacement of belongings lost in a fire or natural disaster
• Safety related needs (i.e. changing locks, short term emergency shelter)

Examples of what will not be considered:

• Study abroad expenses
• Parking tickets and other university-imposed fines
• Non-emergency expenses
• Non-essential utilities
• Anticipated expenses, such as credit card payments
• Expenses incurred due to money mismanagement

Important information for applicants:

• Students may apply for Emergency Aid as many times during the academic year (fall, spring and summer) as needed; however, Emergency Aid will only be awarded up to a maximum amount of $500 per academic year.
• Awards through this program may affect federal aid eligibility and/or calculation of need.
• Incomplete applications or failure to provide documentation will result in an immediate denial of your request.
• Decisions made by the ASU Emergency Aid Committee are final and will be communicated to the applicant by phone and via email to their ASU email address.