Emergency Funding
The funds are designed to be one-time assistance for an unforeseen circumstance that requires immediate support, not a continually recurring situation. We have limited available funds. Emergency Funds can be used once per academic year. Awards vary depending on the student's needs and the resources available.
Application opens every third week of the quarter.
Minimum Qualifications: Do I Qualify?
To be eligible, a student must:
Have a recent unforeseen emergency or financial expense that may prevent you from continuing in your program AND meet all of the following requirements:
- Enrolled in 5 or more credits for the current quarter
- Completing a Seattle Central College degree or certificate or enrolled in ESL, GED, High School Completion or Basic & Transitional Studies Program
- Tuition needs to be paid
- Commitment to meet with a Basic Needs Navigator for follow-up support and/or return the follow-up survey
Funding is not available for continuing-ed or self-paced students at Seattle Central College.
Submitting an emergency funding request does not guarantee funding. Due to limited funding, we cannot guarantee that students will receive funding even if they meet the minimum qualifications. Funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and first-time applicants for funding are prioritized over returning applicants. Returning applicants will be reviewed by a committee across campus.
What Is Considered a “Non-Emergency”?
The following requests do not qualify as emergencies and will be excluded from consideration:
- Tuition
- Class fees
- Supplemental income
- Clothing
- Requests for reimbursement
- Credit card bills
- Past debt
- Student loan payments
- Traffic violations
- Child support
Applications will be reviewed on the Thursday following submission; applicants may be asked to provide further documentation or clarification if the committee is unable to determine their eligibility. Application determinations will be sent to students on or before the Friday following.
Please allow for 2 weeks to review your application by the committee.