Emergency Funds
Emergency Funds Update:
The Winter Quarter Emergency Funds application is now closed. The Spring Quarter Emergency Funds application is not yet available. If you plan to apply for Emergency Funds in Winter quarter, please complete the Intent to Apply for Emergency Funds in Spring Quarter 2024 form.
Please note: Spring 2023 was the last quarter we had CARES funds to disburse. As a result, moving forward Emergency Funds will be much more limited. If you received Emergency Funds in Fall Quarter 2023 or Winter 2024, you will not be eligible for funds in Spring Quarter 2024.
For questions, please contact the email below:
southemergencyfunds@seattlecolleges.edu
What Are Emergency Funds?
Emergency Funds are a one-time award to assist students with unforeseen expenses that may cause a student to withdraw from school. Emergency Funds can be used once per academic quarter. Awards vary depending on student need and resources available.
Awards are available for costs associated with:
- Transportation
- Medical
- Family/Household Emergencies
- Food
- Childcare
- Other related challenges that will prevent academic progress or completion
Note: Tuition, books, and fees may also qualify if they would cause a student to withdraw
Purpose
Our program’s purpose is to support South Seattle College students through unexpected financial circumstances so that our students will be able to focus on graduating. Our process involves equity to each student’s application. The intention of emergency funds are to help relieve some financial hardship that would prevent a student’s academic success.
Eligibility & Application
The Emergency Funds application is moving away from AcademicWorks and will be completed and submitted through AwardSpring. The Fall 2022 application will be available starting on October 1st. An update will be made with the new application link and instructions on how to complete once available. For questions, please contact the email below:
southemergencyfunds@seattlecolleges.edu
Need help logging in and submitting your Emergency Funds application?
Emergency Funds Contact
- Location: Robert Smith Building (RSB 79)
- Email: southemergencyfunds@seattlecolleges.edu
Community Partner
Please contact the South Seattle College Benefits Hub for:
- Benefits access, housing assistance or financial coaching
- Referrals to community resources
- Referrals for re-entry navigation