Emergency Funds
Emergency Funds Update:
The Fall Emergency Funds application deadline is December 9th!
Applications are now submitted through AwardSpring at https://seattlecolleges.awardspring.com/.
Students will need to create an account by using the link below. Once you click on the link, you will click on the Sign in with Your School Account tab to begin. Students can create an account using a personal email account, but we highly encourage them to use their seattlecolleges email address.
Once logged in, on the dashboard you should see the South Seattle College- Emergency Funds Application under Follow-Ups. Click the apply button and complete the application.
Need help logging in and submitting your Emergency Funds Application?
For questions, please contact the email below:
southemergencyfunds@seattlecolleges.edu
CARES Act funding for students will be available starting Academic Year 2021-2022 through this Emergency Funds application procedure. Please see details below about Emergency Funds to apply for CARES Act funding. To learn more about how South Seattle College uses these funds, please visit our CARES Act Report page.
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