MSU Denver Student Emergency Fund

Student Emergency Retention Fund

General Information

Life happens. One of MSU Denver’s core values is access—all students should have access to resources they need to succeed in college and finish their education. The Student Emergency Retention Fund is an emergency stipend for MSU Denver students who are dealing with unanticipated and/or catastrophic life events that might otherwise cause the student to stop or pause their educational goals. The fund is managed by a campus committee and is currently accepting applications. Applications will be reviewed as funds last. Once funds are exhausted, additional applications will not be reviewed.  All decisions are final.

 

Students are eligible to receive funding once an academic year. Awards are generally capped at $1,000. The MSU Denver Student Emergency Fund may affect future financial aid award packages for students and may be considered taxable income.

 

This award will only be granted after a student has submitted an online application, provided supporting documentation of their emergency, and submitted a personal statement. Please note, every situation is considered on a case-by-case basis. The Committee will consider the nature and urgency of each situation. Generally, in order to access the fund, a student must have exhausted all other available financial options. However, this looks different for every student. The Committee encourages all students experiencing an emergency to apply so options can be explored.

In order to be considered for review, students must submit the following:

Expenses covered include, but are not limited to:

• Personal medical, dental, or mental health emergencies
• Emergency family medical or death expenses for those that you are financially responsible for (will be considered on a case by case basis)
• Safety and health related needs
• Rent and utilities, in case of emergency
  • For example: If you are hospitalized and unable to work, therefore you cannot pay your rent
• Care for dependents
• Costs related to major accidents or loss due to fire, theft, or natural disaster
• Can cover costs related to one’s immigration case or court hearing
• Books, supplies, and technology will be considered on a case by case basis

Expenses NOT covered include, but are not limited to:

• Tuition & fees at MSU Denver, as well as any other other expenses at other insitutions of higher education
• Veterinary fees
• Legal fees
• Student travel/conference
• Non-essential utilities (determined by Student Emergency Retention Fund Committee)
• Costs of entertainment, recreation, personal, or non-emergency travel expenses
• Outstanding personal debt, including credit card debt

The Student Emergency Retention Fund Committee will request documentation and reserves the right to request receipts.