Application for Funding: Emergency, Career, Academic, or Other Needs

Instructions

Students, if you are in need of additional funds and financial assistance, please complete this form to the best of your ability. You must complete this form for yourself and may not request funds on behalf of another student. The information you share will remain private and will only be shared with University staff who help oversee and administer the funds. Awards will be considered only for out-of-the-ordinary or special needs, are specifically limited to needs of the student, and may not be related to tuition, books, or course fees.

In order to maximize the availability of funding to as many students as possible, the application review will consider any past funds issued and give priority to students who have not previously received any funding. In some cases, funds are limited to a maximum cumulative award of $1,000 while enrolled at Sewanee; in these cases it is rare for the full $1,000 to be granted in a singular request. For some funds, grants are considered on a rolling basis, and fewer funds may be available at the end of each semester.

Application forms are reviewed within 5 business days of submission and students should hear back and receive funds within 10 business days. Should you need funds sooner than 10 business days or if you have any questions, please be sure to email us at CAREteam@sewanee.edu.

Please be aware that some awards may affect your financial aid package; please consult with the Office of Financial Aid (finaid@sewanee.edu).

You should also review the resources available related to equity and opportunity which include funding, supplies, and other resources that would be helpful. You can also meet with a Student Success and Career Readiness Coach to talk about resources on campus or to search for jobs on campus or in the community.

If your request is related to a disability, please contact Student Accessibility Services (SAS) at sas@sewanee.edu for support and resources. You can learn more about the resources provided by SAS here.

Someone will be in touch with you regarding the status of this application, or they will let you know if they need additional information.

Email Address

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Birthdate

Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Please answer these questions to the best of your ability to help us understand the nature of your request.

What category best describe your request for additional or emergency funding?

You selected "Other", please specify a new category here:

You selected "Career Exploration Need", would you select one of the options below?

You selected "Other", please specify here:

You selected that you plan to use the funds for Graduate School Application Fees. Please designate how many applications you plan to use the funds for.

You selected that you plan to use the funds for Graduate School Exams, please select which test you plan to take.

You selected "Other", please note the exam name here:

Amount Requested
Please note that some funds have a maximum of a cumulative $1000 per student only available while enrolled.

Please describe your reason for requesting additional or emergency funds.

Please share a detailed budget for your request. Note that receipts will be required if you are requesting reimbursement.

There are a variety of funds available to provide additional or emergency financial support to students. Some of these funds are given to support specific groups of students. By answering a few questions about yourself, you'll help us in the review of your request.

Please mark any/all of the following that apply to you:

I am seeking support for an unexpected expense.

I am seeking financial support related to an emergency.

I am seeking additional financial resources.

I am a degree-seeking international student on an F-1 or J-1 visa.

I am a Posse Scholar.

I am a first generation college student.

I identify as LGBTQ+.

I identify as Queer.

I identify with an underrepresented student population (Latinx/Hispanic, African American/Black, Asian American, Pacific Islander, Native American, etc.)

Based on your selections above, you may qualify for funding from the Rainbow Fund. Please describe your involvement with the queer community or initiatives on campus.

In some cases, awards may affect your financial aid package; please consult with the Office of Financial Aid finaid@sewanee.edu for additional information.

Do you currently receive financial aid?

Yes

No

Does part of your financial aid award include a Federal Pell Grant?

Yes

No

Please let us know what type(s) of financial aid you have received for your college education.

Do you have direct deposit set up with the University?

Yes

No

I'm not sure

Thank you for submitting a request for additional funding. Based on what you have indicated in the form, you may qualify for support from the Career Opportunity Fund. Due to prior distributions of donor funds this term, all funds have been depleted. We hope to make donors aware of this important giving opportunity in the coming months. As we receive funds, we will revisit requests in the order in which they are received. We will keep your request open until we have received funds unless you tell us otherwise. Someone will be in touch with you shortly if you qualify for funding under another one of our support or emergency funds.

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