Emergency Grant
The Emergency Grant supports students experiencing a
One-time financial crisis due to unexpected expenses.
Requirements
Admitted to CSUDH
Enrolled full-time or part-time at CSUDH
Must have exhausted all financial aid options including student loans
Amount: Funding for this grant program is made possible by the generous donations from
CSUDH Faculty, Staff , Alumni, Students, and Community Members to assist students with
unexpected expenses that could lead to withdrawal from the semester. The minimum grant
is $250 and can be approved up to $1,000. Students will be awarded at the most one grant per
academic year.
ELIGIBLE EXPENSES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
Travel home for illness or death in the immediate family
Homelessness due to loss of housing, for student and dependent family members
Documented theft of books and other essential academic belongings
Loss of transportation to and from school
Sudden loss of childcare to cover academic schedule period
Fire or theft, safety needs
Temporary job loss
INELIGIBLE EXPENSES:
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l or partial student tuition/fees
Previous debts to the University
Legal representation
Parking tickets
Entertainment, recreation or other non-essential expense
Spe
cial Note: If you are experiencing housing or food insecurities, please visit the following
webpage for assistance at https://www.csudh.edu/student-services/food-shelter-resources/
.
Emergency Grant
To be considered for the Emergency Grant, complete the application below and submit
supporting documentation by email to iheart@csudh.edu. Completed applications will be
reviewed by a committee of faculty and staff beginning at the end of add/drop through the end
of the semester. Decisions will be made weekly until funds are exhausted. Students will be
notified of the committee’s decision via their Toro e-mail account. Decisions rendered by the
committee are final. Students may re-submit an application to appeal the decision with new
information and provide additional supporting documentation. Applications without
supporting documentation will not be considered. All inquiries about the status of your grant
application must be directed to the iheart email account.
Name ____________________________________ Student ID#________________________
Major ____________________________________ Minor _____________________________
# of units enrolled for the semester ____________ Anticipated Graduation Date ___________
I am a financial aid recipient and have exhausted all financial aid options, including student
loans.
I am requesting $________ to assist me with the following unexpected expense(s):
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The information I have provided above is true and accurate. I have attached documentation to
support my request and agree to maintain my attendance during the semester of my award and
make progress toward my degree.
________________________________________________ _________________________
Signature Date