WMU College of Education and Human Development: CEHD Student Resilience Fund Grant

The CEHD Student Resilience Fund at Western Michigan University offers financial assistance to currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students facing unexpected challenges that hinder their academic success. With a lifetime cap of $3,500, the fund addresses urgent needs such as textbooks, technology, and housing. Applicants are encouraged to seek additional resources before applying, as the fund is reliant on donations and does not provide support for anticipated educational costs.

Note: The CEHD Student Resilience Fund is limited only to currently enrolled CEHD students
The CEHD Student Resilience Fund provides educational support to all currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) students facing unexpected and urgent needs that may disrupt their ability to stay enrolled and succeed in their degree.
How much funding can I request?
The CEHD Student Resilience Fund provides a lifetime award of $3,500. Once you have received funding up to this threshold, you are no longer eligible to apply for or receive additional support from this fund. Receiving part of the award does not guarantee that you will receive the full lifetime amount. Funding is awarded based on the amount needed to address each specific urgent need, and each award is evaluated individually.
It's important to note that this fund relies on donations and is not an endowment, meaning it does not have permanent or unlimited funding. Because of this, it is crucial that applicants explore other available resources both on and off WMU's campus to assist them before requesting assistance from this fund.

Eligibility

All currently enrolled CEHD undergraduate and graduate students facing an urgent need which hinders their success in their educational program. This fund is designed to address immediate and urgent needs.This fund is intended to help with current barriers that impact your ability to succeed right now.Eligible urgent needs include:Textbooks(s)Online access code(s)Lab fee(s)Testing and/or licensing fee(s)Technology (laptop and internet assistance only)Student account holds due to an existing balanceGeoBlue Health Insurance (international students only)Transportation assistance such as bus fare, minor car repairs, and gas assistanceStudy abroad related needs (passport and/or visa fees only)WMU campus parking permitHousing assistance (rent and/or utility assistance)Childcare assistance

Ineligibility

It does not cover preemptive or anticipated educational costs, such as future tuition, textbooks, or housing.