Get Help for Life’s Unexpected Emergencies
We know unforeseen financial challenges can impact your academic goals. 在ACC, we’re committed to your well-being and financial stability, helping you complete the semester and achieve your educational goals.
The ACC 学生应急基金 is designed to provide support during unforeseen circumstances. To be eligible, you need to meet the following criteria:
资格:
- Be enrolled and attending class at the time of the request, including both credit and non-credit courses.
- Have experienced an unanticipated event during the semester, 比如汽车修理, 交通问题, 家庭紧急情况, 自然灾害, 或者意外失业.
- Unanticipated car repairs or 交通问题
- 家庭紧急情况
- 自然灾害
- 意外失业
Additionally, if you need help with your tuition payment plan, please review the criteria below:
- Have earned at least 12 credits at ACC
- GPA保持在2分.0 or higher and a 50% completion rate.
- Be currently enrolled in at least 6 credits
What to expect after you submit a request:
提交请求后, our staff will reach out via your ACC email address for further clarification or documentation. It’s important to note that not all funds can be directly distributed to students; some may be used to pay 账单 on your behalf. While we strive to assist with unexpected expenses, please be aware that the 学生应急基金 may not cover the entire request.
NOTE: Please keep in mind that you are not eligible for emergency funds if:
- You have received emergency funds within the past 12 months.
- You have received an ARP disbursement ($1200) during the 2023 spring semester.
Your success is our priority, and we are here to support you through life’s unexpected challenges.
常见问题
What are the criteria for receiving SEF funds?
- It must be an unanticipated financial emergency that occurred in the current semester;
- You have no other financial resources to address the unanticipated financial emergency. 参见下面的注释;
- The unanticipated financial emergency, 如果没有解决, has the potential to prevent you from completing one or more courses in whic h you are currently enrolled.
Note: SEF staff will verify financial aid awards to determine your available financial resources.
How often can I request and receive SEF funds?
此时此刻, 由于SEF资金有限, you can be approved for SEF funds only one time per academic year, 除了非常有限的例外. We may be able to distribute funds more frequently in the future as more SEF resources become available.
If 我是 approved, will SEF send money directly to me?
In most cases SEF will make payments directly to the business you want to pay. 一些企业, 比如公寓大楼, have payment portals that will require SEF staff to work closely with you to make the payment. In these cases, you may need to create and share a temporary password for SEF to make the payment.
Do I have to provide documentation of my financial emergency?
是的. In order for SEF to pay businesses directly, SEF staff will need copies of invoices, 账单, 估计或, 在某些情况下, eviction or utility cut-off notices. Please provide these documents at the time you apply.
I have a financial emergency not listed on the website. 我还可以申请吗??
是的，你仍然可以申请. The list provided is not exhaustive. It is intended to give examples of common financial emergencies students face.
Generally, the unanticipated financial emergency must occur in the current semester. 然而, if you can explain how an event in the previous semester affected your financial abilities this semester, the SEF staff will take that into consideration.
Do you have COVID-relief money available?
No. ACC distributed all of its COVID-relief funds and does not expect to receive additional COVID-relief funds.
What other resources can ACC refer me to that could help me get through my financial emergency?
ACC maintains a searchable list of resources at ACC and in the community ranging from food pantries to childcare (and more). 看到我们的 ACC & 社区资源页面. Additionally, ACC students can opt-in to receive a curated list of new and timely resources. 每周发送电子邮件. 选择在这里. If you are in a situation where you need to submit SEF requests regularly, we may encourage you to reach out to the Student Money Management office for additional financial information.
If you have any questions about eligibility or need more information, feel free to email us at (电子邮件保护).
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