Rev. 12/13/2017
Ekho Your Heart
APPLICATION
The CSUCI Ekho Your Heart Program is a special fund that was established within the CSUCI Foundation, and is designed to pro-
vide assistance to employees experiencing a temporary hardship. The program may help with food and/or other necessities
for CSUCI employees. Awards are granted on a case-by-case basis.
APPLICATION PROCESS
1. Complete the Application Form with appropriate explanation and supporting documentation.
2. Print, sign and deliver to Human Resources, Lindero Hall, Room 1804.
OR Print, sign, scan and email to HRServices@csuci.edu or fax to 805-437-8491
WHO’S ELIGIBLE
Applicants must be CSUCI or Auxiliary employees and be able to document a hardship that is the result of a temporary situation.
This is defined as an acute financial setback as the result of a specific event (e.g. natural disaster, acute illness, death of immediate
family members, etc.).
POTENTIAL AWARD AMOUNT
Awards will be granted on a case-by-case basis up to $500. Payments made under this program are considered taxable income and
will be reported on the recipient’s W-2 form.
SELECTION
The Ekho Your Heart Committee will meet as needed to review applications and recommend to the President those selected to
receive funding. Awards will be granted on a case-by-case basis and may be subject to income tax.
All information pertaining to this application and subsequent award will be confidential to the extent allowed by law.
Questions may be directed to Human Resources at HRServices@csuci.edu, Lindero Hall 1804, or 805-437-8490.
*Emergency support for students is provided under the CSUCI Basic Needs and Emergency Intervention Program.
