Emergency Aid Programs
This emergency aid programs are a grant program designed to assist students experiencing unforeseen financial obstacles that may hinder their academic persistence and completion.
Project Success ECMC Emergency Aid Program
Allen University is happy to announce its continued participation in the Project Success ECMC Emergency Aid Program. The ECMC Emergency Aid Program is designed to support students’ persistence toward certificate and/or degree completion by removing unforeseen financial obstacles from their path, which if not resolved quickly, could cause students to abandon their plans for higher education. Full and part-time students, including dual enrollment students, with a 2.5 GPA are eligible for a total of $500 of financial help over the life of the entire program. Students are eligible for financial assistance to pay for unforeseen costs including, but not limited to, utilities, housing/rent, food, medical/dental, transportation, childcare, etc.
Program constraints do not allow funds to be used for school expenses such as tuition, books, supplies, required tools/equipment or fines. Funds cannot pay off prior balances owed to the University. Monies cannot be paid directly to the student. The funds are paid to the third party involved (e.g., dentist office for emergency tooth extraction) or via a gift card (e.g., food from Lowe’s).
Students experiencing unforeseen financial difficulties can apply for financial help by completed the following two steps:
Log into https://www.ecmc.org/msiemergencyfund/loginView?sid=5krvVLRX3VjQWLCv7CrBdg%3D%3D and click Start Application button under New User to begin the online application.
In addition to a completed online application, students must also upload documentation supporting their need for financial assistance (e.g., quote from dentist office). Incomplete applications cannot be considered.
Once a student has submitted a complete application, the information will be sent to the emergency aid committee. The student will be notified within two business days of whether or not their emergency aid request application has been approved.
The monies will be distributed within two business days of application approval. In other words, the entire process of applying for, gaining approval, and fund distribution will take no longer than 4 business days. This time frame is based on the student submitting a complete application with documentation as outlined above.
Please contact Mrs. Marilyn DeBerry, Dean of Enrollment Management at myoung@allenuniversity.edu, if you have any further questions.
UNCF Emergency Student Aid: Emergency Retention Grants
“Just-in-time” financial assistance for students at risk of dropping out of college due to a financial hardship, like medical bills, car repair, a trip home to help an ailing parent, etc. Students must complete an online application form and show proof of financial hardship. The maximum award is $1,000.
The program is:
Only available to undergraduates.
Students must have a minim grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
The maximum award per student can be any domination up to $1,000, and grants will be awarded on a first come, first served basis.
The student must be enrolled full-time.
Please click the link below to access the application
For more information, please contact Ms. Deslyn Haywood, Senior Financial Counselor at dhaywood@allenuniversity.edu or (803) 376-5930.