Student Emergency Fund

The Student Emergency Fund was created to assist Alabama A&M University students who are facing unexpected, short-term financial emergencies that could impact their well-being or academic success. Funding is limited and will be awarded only as long as funds are available.

Eligibility

To qualify for the Student Emergency Fund, applicants must:

• Be currently enrolled full-time and in good academic standing
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Have exhausted your financial aid funding
• Complete and submit the Student Emergency Fund application
• Provide documentation of an unexpected and unforeseen emergency
• Not have received emergency funding from our office within the same academic year

Funding Limitations

• Students may request up to a maximum of $1,000 per academic year.
• Approval is not guaranteed, and submitting a request does not ensure that the full amount requested—or any amount—will be awarded.
• All awards are based on available funding, the nature of the emergency, and documentation provided.
• If approved, funds will be paid directly to the business or vendor listed on the bill.

Eligible Emergency Situations

Emergencies or situations that may qualify for emergency assistance include, but are not limited to:

• Homelessness or sudden loss of off-campus housing (not managed by University Housing)
• Apartment or house fire
• Travel expenses due to illness or death in the immediate family
• Past due utility bills or official disconnection notices
• Theft of computer, books, clothing or other essential belongings
• Medical or dental emergencies
• Food insecurity or transportation needs
• Emergency auto repair
• Other - with explanation required in the personal statement

 

Documentation Requirements

Applications submitted without proper documentation will NOT be reviewed.  Please ensure your submission includes:

Required Documentation

• Proof of the emergency, such as:
  • Utility bill or disconnection notice
  • Eviction notice or loss-of-housing documentation
  • Medical or dental invoice
  • Police/fire report
  • Repair estimate or invoice
  • Travel documentation related to family emergency
  • Insurance claim or denial
• Statement of Need explaining the circumstances and why assistance is needed
• Any additional supporting documents related to the situation

Student Emergency Funding will NOT be awarded for:

• Previous college debts
• Tuition or fees (including past due balances)
• Parking tickets or other AAMU fines

Processing Timeline

• Students should allow up to 14 business days for application review, approval, and fund distribution.
• Processing times may vary, and delays can occur based on application volume, fund availability, vendor processing, or incomplete documentation.

APPLY FOR STUDENT EMERGENCY FUND

 

Give to the Student Emergency Fund

We invite the AAMU community and supporters to donate to support the fund. Click the link below to give and be sure to select Student Emergency Fund.  All donations are tax deductible.

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For questions, contact the Office of Student Leadership and Engagement at studentactivities@aamu.edu.