Emergency Funds
Emergency Funds Update:
The Fall Quarter Emergency Funds application is now closed.
The Winter Quarter application will open in January. If you would like to be notified when the application is available, please complete the Intent to Apply form. Please note: if you received emergency funds in the Fall quarter, you will not be eligible in Winter.
Please note: Most awards will be limited to a maximum of $1000 and students are only eligible for one emergency funds award per academic year. If you received emergency funds in the 2023-24 academic year, you are now eligible to reapply.
Is a past due balance from a previous quarter at South Seattle College keeping you from continuing your education here? We may be able to help!
If you have a balance with South Seattle College from Fall 2024 or before that is preventing you from re-enrolling, complete the Emergency Funds Past Due application.
For questions, please email southemergencyfunds@seattlecolleges.edu or visit the Workforce office in the Robert Smith Building on South Seattle College's main campus.
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 year. 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
Please 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
To be eligible for current quarter emergency funds:
- You must be enrolled in at least 5 credits or enrolled in an apprenticeship program.
- South Seattle College must be your primary college campus.