Introducing the NEOMED Student Emergency Fund

The NEOMED Student Emergency Fund helps students facing unexpected expenses that could interfere with their academic progress. Supported by generous NEOMED donors and administered by Student Services and Financial Aid, the fund provides one-time assistance for approved expenses not already covered in a student’s financial aid cost of attendance.

Emergency funds do not need to be repaid and are awarded according to NEOMED policy and U.S. Department of Education guidance.

*  Emergency Fund information and processes are subject to change during this pilot program. Contact the Office of Student Services for additional assistance. 

Eligibility

• Actively enrolled NEOMED student and in good standing (academic and financial)
• All other resources, including financial aid, must have been considered and identified as insufficient, unavailable or not available in a timely manner.
• Each student is eligible for a maximum allocation of no more than $1,000 (during a lifetime). Generally, only one Emergency Fund allocation will be given within an academic year for one student. Extenuating circumstances will be considered for those who may require additional assistance beyond this limit.

Permissible uses

Emergency funds can be used for such unexpected/unanticipated expenses as:

• Unexpected loss of food (though Accounts Payable process)
• Unexpected loss of housing (through reimbursement)
• On-campus counseling services that exceed the six sessions per term limit
• Unexpected transportation expenses (through reimbursement)
• Any emergency needs not identifed as Permissible or exceeding the allowable funding maximum may be evaluated directly by Financial Aid.

Application process

Complete this application completely and submit: Emergency Fund Application
Provide supporting documentation when applicable (copies of expense, third-party vendor invoices, eviction notices, etc.) by uploading them within the application.

Decision process

• Upon receipt of your application and documentation, a review of your request will be completed and a decision made in about five business days.
• Notification of the decision will be emailed to the student.
• Notification of funding support will be sent to Financial Aid to meet the mandatory filing requirements.
• A disbursement of the expense will be made to the student via direct deposit.
• Funds must be used for the intended purposes.

Please complete the Direct Deposit Authority Agreement form as part of your Submission Documents.

Questions?

For assistance or more information, contact the Office of Student Services at 330-325-6735 or email studentservices@380cebbe0d.nxcli.io.