Emergency funds

Emergency funding provides assistance to students at risk of dropping out of college due to unexpected financial emergencies. This assistance was created to help students stay in college and meet their educational goals, ultimately securing a better financial future.

Eligibility

To be eligible for emergency funding you must:

• Have filed a FASFA and be PELL eligible. Your financial aid budget will be considered for grant eligibility, and this grant may affect your financial aid package.
• Provide documentation of the financial emergency. A Stark State College representative will help you determine what documentation is needed.

You may receive two emergency grants during your academic tenure.

Application process

• Complete a statement of need demonstrating that funds are requested for an emergency. You have to do this before an application is reviewed.
• Submit an online application.
• Turn in documentation of your request for assistance, including copies of bills or estimates.

Assistance payments

If you’re approved for funding, a payment will be made payable directly to the vendor in the form of a paper check. Students are eligible for a maximum amount not to exceed $750.

Additional support

Additional support programs may be available. You can access a comprehensive list of available resources from United Way by dialing 211 on any phone or texting your ZIP code to 898-211. You can also visit individual county websites:

• Stark
• Summit
• Portage
• Wayne and Holmes

For help with referrals, visit starkstate.edu/counseling-support-services.

For help checking your financial aid eligibility, contact Gateway Student Services at studentservices@starkstate.edu.