How much funding does Student Emergency Fund provide?

Student Emergency Fund provides Up to $250 per student, per semester in funding.

When is the deadline for Student Emergency Fund?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Student Emergency Fund

SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Foundation Rolling (Quarterly) Hardship Grants

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Funding Amount

Up to $250 per student, per semester

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Student Emergency Fund

Overview: SWCC student emergency funding is dedicated to helping students with temporary, short-term financial assistance for unforeseen emergencies and catastrophic events.

Geographic Scope: Southwest Virginia Community College students

Focus Areas: Financial hardship due to unforeseen emergencies and catastrophic events

Qualifying Events

Natural disasters such as fire, tornado, etc.
Uncovered costs related to unexpected/unforeseen medical expenses
Vehicle breakdown/accident
Loss of employment due to unexpected lay-off
Homelessness
Death of guardian, spouse, or child

Non-Qualifying Events

Loss of employment due to voluntary resignation, temporary employment, or known/scheduled time off
Routinely occurring bills such as electric, rent, car payment, etc. (unless in default due to a qualifying unforeseen event)
Moving expenses (unless due to an emergency situation such as domestic abuse, homelessness, etc.)
Child support
Routine medical expenses such as annual health check-ups, dental cleanings, etc.

Eligibility Requirements

Be currently enrolled in the semester for which assistance is requested
Be enrolled at least half-time (6 credit hours)
Have at least a 2.0 GPA and be in good standing
Have already completed at least 6 credit hours at SWCC
Have a SWCC Faculty/Staff recommendation
Be able to provide sufficient documentation of financial hardship

Award Details

Maximum of $250 per student, per semester
Not more than twice per student (students may submit an appeal for extreme emergency situations)
Funds are not loans and do not require repayment
Provided as check as direct payment to service provider/retailer, or to student under special circumstances

Special Provisions for Non-Credit Students

Be enrolled in a workforce course or program that is not for personal enrichment
Have successfully completed at least 1 non-credit course at SWCC or 6 credit hours at SWCC
Be in good standing

Contact: Shelly Musick (shelly.musick@sw.edu) or Student Success office, Buchanan Hall, Room 150

Phone: 276-964-2555

TDD: 276-964-7235

How to Apply

Application Procedure

1. Complete Application: Student must complete the Student-Emergency-Fund-Assistance-Application and fill out the Student Information and Student Financial Information sections.

2. Obtain Recommendations: The student is responsible for seeking recommendations from an SWCC Faculty member, SWCC Student Success Advisor, or other SWCC representative.

3. Gather Documentation: Students must submit documentation of hardship along with the application (e.g., termination notice, vehicle repair estimate, medical bill, etc.).

4. Submit Application: Turn in completed application and all documentation to:
- Student Success office, Buchanan Hall, Room 150
- OR scan and email to shelly.musick@sw.edu

5. Review Process: The assistance application will be submitted for review. Every effort will be made to respond within 5 business days from the date it is received.

6. Notification: Students will be notified via their SWCC student email of the decision, with instructions on how to retrieve funds if approved.

7. Fund Retrieval: Students must make arrangements to pick up funds within 2 business days of approval notification.

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