Emergency Funds Request

Emergency Funds

Services for Undocumented Students at UC Merced provides support to students facing extenuating financial challenges.

These grants are for emergencies only as outlined below. There are two types of funds:

General Emergency Funds are up to $300- designed to provide financial assistance to students with the following extenuating expenses: rent, medical services, books, groceries, and other emergency expenses as determined by the Associate Director of Educational Equity & Access
Legal Fees Emergency Funds are up to $300- designed to provide financial assistance to students with the following extenuating expenses: DACA filing fees, other legal fees

Eligibility

In order to be eligible for either emergency grant(s) students must meet all of the following criteria:

Must be a current UC Merced student enrolled in a minimum of 12 units or an approved reduced study load
Must be undocumented
Must be low-income as defined by financial aid guidelines
Must not be eligible for federal financial aid (Pell grant, federal loans, etc.)
Note: Financial Aid packages will be considered for eligibility.

Requirements

Please fill out all required information listed below. In addition, completed applications MUST include appropriate receipts and proof of need (i.e., lease contract, statements, bills) and must be either dropped off to Kolligian Library, Room 222, OR scanned and email to adelgadillo@ucmerced.edu in order for the application to be processed. These grants are on a first-come-first-serve basis and will be available until funds are exhausted.

Availability

Approved emergency funds will be available to the student within two (2) business days. It is highly recommended that students enroll in the Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) available through Student Business Services (SBS). Your emergency funds will be transferred via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) to your designated bank account. NOTE: Emergency funds may be credited through Student Business Services (SBS). If there is any outstanding balance (i.e., library, fines, housing, etc.) on your student account, the emergency funds may used to pay your outstanding balance. Exceptions are made for emergency funds to be used for payment of fees.

If you have any questions concerning emergency funds, please call (209) 228-4625, visit us at Services for Undocumented Students in Kolligian Library, Room 222, or email adelgadillo@ucmerced.edu.

Full Name *

Student ID # *

Phone number *

What is the best phone number to communicate with you?

UC Merced E-mail *

Expected Graduation Date *

(semester/year)

What is your current major? *

Please select which Emergency Grant you are applying for: *

General Emergency Fund

Legal Fees Emergency Fund

Total amount requested *

Please remember to submit necessary receipts or proof of your expenses to the Services for Undocumented Students at KL 222 to Alex Delgadillo or scan and email them to adelgadillo@ucmerced.edu

Please explain in detail any extenuating financial circumstances and reasons for applying for emergency fund *

Please limit response to 400 words or less

Meeting *

You will be required to meet with Alex Delgadillo as a next step in this process. Please list your availability to meet (Monday - Friday). Alex will be contacting you to schedule a meeting.

Agreement Statement *

I understand and agree to the above terms.

I herby certify that this information is true and understand that any false statements on my part may result in the forfeiture of any benefits associated with the emergency grant program. Students approved of the grant will be notified via email of their emergency funds.

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