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Emergency expenses may include accidents, illness, property damage, housing or food insecurity, or other unexpected financial needs. When awarding funds from the SGA Student Emergency Fund, it is hoped that recipients will consider contributing to this or similar funds when financially feasible.<\/p>\n

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  1. Eligibility<\/strong>
    \nCurrently enrolled full-time undergraduate day students who have exhausted all other financial resources\u2014including credit cards, payment plans, additional student aid, assistance from family and friends, and other personal funds\u2014are eligible to apply. Applicants must complete the required application and submit any requested supporting documentation.<\/li>\n
  2. Application Process
    \n<\/strong>Students must complete the electronic application and provide any required documentation. The Dean of Students and the Director of Financial Aid will review each case to determine the appropriate funding amount, not to exceed $500 per occurrence.<\/li>\n
  3. Important Information<\/strong>\n
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    • Receiving funds from the SEF may impact future financial aid packages.<\/li>\n
    • Any funds received are considered taxable income.<\/li>\n
    • SEF funds are classified as grant funding and do not require repayment.<\/li>\n
    • The SEF does not reimburse expenses that have already been paid or serve as a supplement to financial aid.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • Eligible Expenses<\/strong>\n
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      • Books and other essential academic materials<\/li>\n
      • Temporary housing, food, or medications due to an emergency-related loss<\/li>\n
      • Travel costs related to the illness or accident of an immediate family member<\/li>\n
      • Safety-related expenses, such as tires, locks, or emergency shelter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
      • Ineligible Expenses<\/strong>\n
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        • Health insurance<\/li>\n
        • Study abroad programs<\/li>\n
        • Parking tickets<\/li>\n
        • Non-emergency travel<\/li>\n
        • Non-essential utilities (e.g., cable, internet)<\/li>\n
        • Recreational or entertainment expenses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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