Emergency Assistance Request
Requirements
- 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
