Student Emergency Support Funds

  • Student Development Grants and Loans

    The Office of Student Development offers several loans and grants to assist students in emergency situation or for unplanned expenses.  These loans and grants are meant to remove barriers for success at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ and to assist students in their primary pursuit of achieving academic persistence and success (and, ultimately, graduation!) at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ.  The following grants and loans are available for application:

    Name of Loan/GrantLoan or Grant?Description/EligibilityForm for Download

    Dove Financial Assistance

    		GrantDFA is a joint effort of area religious organizations to give monetary support to persons who have emergency financial needs. DFA provides a systematic way to verify needs and provides a central location for persons seeking emergency financial assistance for water, power, eye prescription, dental through MCHD and some prescription meds.
    Porter Emergency Loan FundShort-Term Loan

    The Porter Emergency Loan Fund was established to minimize the impact of unexpected financial challenges for our students.

    • Undergraduate full-time degree-seeking students
    • Good standing (cumulative GPA of at least 2.0, no disciplinary or financial encumberances)
    • Students may be awarded between $100 and $1000 in total assistance per academic year
    • Repayment usually must be made by the end of the academic year for which it is given (last day of finals in May)
    • The amount of the loan will be added to student account
    • This loan cannot be used toward a student account balance
    Glenn Emergency FundShort-Term Loan or Grant
    • Used for general purposes for students who experience financial hardship
    • The availability of a loan or grant funds is at the discretion of the Dean of Student Development
    • Receipts for expenses may be required for proof of money spent
    • This loan or grant cannot be used toward a student account balance
    Linda Slagell Student Success FundGrant
    • Full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate students
    • Good standing (2.0 cumulative GPA, etc.)
    • Satisfactory degree progress
    • Stated reason for grant necessary from student applicant
    Joseph and Carole Killpatrick FundShort-Term Loan or Grant
    • Full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate students
    • Good standing (2.0 cumulative GPA, etc.)
    • This loan or grant cannot be used toward a student account balance
    • The availability of loan or grant funds is at the discretion of the Dean of Student Development
    • Loan funding will be added to student account

    Please call or stop by our office (354 University Commons/217.424.6395)  to request an appointment for a staff member to review your application with you.  Please bring a completed copy of the application with you for your appointment.