Student Emergency Grants
Funding Amount
Up to $1,000 per calendar year
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Rolling — applications accepted year-round
- Tracked since
- April 2026
From the program guidelines: “Deadline: No deadline for applications; submissions can be made at any time during the quarter”
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Other requirements
- Must be a current South Seattle College student
- Must be enrolled in one or more classes
- Must be pursuing a Financial Aid eligible certificate, degree, or BAS program
- Must have completed at least one quarter at South Seattle College
Overview
Program Description: The South Seattle College Foundation, coupled with the Gates Endowed Emergency Grant, provides emergency fund grants to support student success, retention, and completion, enabling students to overcome temporary financial barriers.
Funding Details:
- Maximum award: $1,000 per calendar year
- Frequency: Limited to once per calendar year
- Deadline: No deadline for applications; submissions can be made at any time during the quarter
Approved Uses for Emergency Funds:
- Housing
- Transportation
- Family/household emergencies
- Childcare
- Medical expenses
- Food
- Books and supplies
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be a current South Seattle College student
- Must be enrolled in one or more classes
- Must be pursuing a Financial Aid eligible certificate, degree, or BAS program
- Must have completed at least one quarter at South Seattle College
- Must have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher
- Must be applying for assistance for the current quarter
Application Process:
- Applicants meet with Emergency Fund Committee members
- Submissions can be made at any time during the quarter
Contact Information:
- Email: [email protected]
- Location: Workforce office in the Robert Smith Building on South Seattle College's main campus
- Phone: 206-930-7927
- Mailing: PO Box 46656, Seattle, WA 98146
Online Resources:
- More information available at: Emergency Funds | South Seattle College
What South Seattle College Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 1
- Total given
- $228K
- Median grant
- $228K
- By dollars: Washington 100%. Top recipient cities: Seattle, WA.
Example grants
South Seattle College · Seattle, WA
Program support and equipment, staff development, facility improvements
$228K
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Fields of Work
- Hardship
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