WCSU Cares Student Assistance Fund Application

The WCSU Cares Student Assistance Fund was created to assist WCSU students who encounter an unforeseen financial emergency which would prevent them from continuing their education at Western. This fund is not intended to be used for routine expenses or as a consistent supplement to a student's educational funding source.

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Student Banner ID:

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Term

FallWinterSpringSummer

Applications for assistance will be reviewed within 2 weeks of the start date of each term. Please refer to the Academic Calendar for this information.

Applications can take up to two weeks for review. Please do not submit multiple applications for assistance for the same emergency situation as this will increase the number of submissions to review and will extend the committee's response time.

Eligibility Criteria

Must currently be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at WCSU.
Must be in good university standing during the term when the emergency funds would apply. This includes academic and conduct related standing.
Must have exhausted all other resources including applying for, and accepting, Financial Aid award offers.

Assistance Request

BooksTransportationTuition Assistance Other

If "Other" was selected, please describe here:

Amount Requested (Not to exceed $500):

Please provide a brief description of the circumstances leading you to apply for an emergency request from the WCSU Cares Student Assistance Fund. This application must be submitted to the WCSU Cares Committee within 30 calendar days of the emergency occurrence.

To apply for emergency assistance, please submit your request in the textbox below:

After completing your request, please provide supporting documentation that outlines the nature of your emergency. This may include medical bills, repair estimates, eviction notices, or any other relevant documentation that demonstrates the financial need and urgency of your situation.

The submission of these documents is necessary for us to process your request and determine eligibility for support. All information will be kept confidential and used solely for the purpose of assessing your emergency funding application.

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By submitting my WCSU Cares Student Assistance Fund application, I allow the release of my total number of accumulated credits, my GPA, my course schedule, my billing information, and my financial aid information including but not limited to my Expected Family Contribution (EFC), my financial aid eligibility, and my financial aid package to the WCSU Cares Committee.

Yes, I understand and allow the release of this information

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