Be in good standing with a grade point average of 2.0 or higher
Be currently enrolled in at least 6 credit hours at SKCTC
Be making progress toward an academic goal
Have considered other possible resources (such as insurance, financial aid, or funding
from community organizations)
Not have any outstanding debt at SKCTC at the time the request, including outstanding
tuition, fees, or other bills
Agree to work with the Office of Institutional Advancement to write a letter to donors
who support this fund and share the impact of the gift (may be done anonymously)
Emergency funding may be taxable and could require reporting to the IRS by the student
Decisions regarding assistance will be made on a case-by-case basis
Funds are limited up to $500, and a student may apply for no more than one per school
year
Examples of Covered Expenses:
Sudden loss of housing
Essential utilities
Childcare
Emergency Medical/Dental Costs not covered by health insurance
Loss of essential items due to theft, fire, natural disaster
Safety needs (i.e. – locks changed, etc.)
Automotive repairs or transportation assistance
Expenses Generally Not Covered:
Tuition/Fees
Health Insurance
Household or furniture costs not related to damage or theft
Parking tickets, fines, or legal expenses
Costs for entertainment, recreation, non-emergency travel, or other non-essential
expenses
