Student Emergency Fund

Purpose

The Student Emergency Fund (SEF) provides limited emergency funding for University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) students who are experiencing financial hardship that may jeopardize their ability to continue their education. 

Eligible requests include, but are not limited to:   

• Academic Needs: Books or other supplies needed to complete academic coursework and requirements that cannot be afforded due to a documented urgency or emergency. 

• Housing Needs: Any expenses that impact a student's ability to have and maintain a safe living environment while enrolled (e.g., Past due rent/mortgage; Past due electric, gas, water/sewer, or other utility bill; Security deposits; Short-term housing).

• Transportation Needs: Any expenses that impact a student's ability to get to or from campus or other academic obligations (e.g., Internship, Practicum), and other emergencies (e.g., Funeral). 

• One-time or Non-recurring Medical Expenses

• Emergency Expenses for Dependents: Any expenses for a dependent of a student, which may impact the student's ability to complete academic obligations (e.g., Childcare). 

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in the current academic semester as a full-time or part-time student, or be pre-registered if between semesters.
• Must be experiencing an urgency or emergency that jeopardizes their continuation as a student. 
• May receive funds once per academic year and twice overall. 
• If awarded funding, will develop a plan for future financial stability in conjunction with the UTC Financial Wellness Center.

Apply

Complete the Student Emergency Fund application by clicking here.