Emergency Funding Assistance : Dean of Students Office : Texas State University

Dean of Students CARE Emergency Funding

The Dean of Students CARE emergency funding assists students in meeting basic needs that cannot be covered due to an unexpected emergency situation. Assistance for basic needs is restricted to food, housing, transportation, and utilities. Funding is limited to $500.

Emergency Funding requests will NOT be considered if made for Tuition/Student Account Balances.

Eligibility

Currently enrolled in at least six credit hours at TXST.
Experienced an unexpected emergency situation.
Exhausted all financial resources, including student loans awarded through Financial Aid.
Have not received emergency funding from our office within the same academic year.

Steps

Complete application with documentation of emergency, need, and monthly budget attached.
Meet with a CARE Team member in person or virtually.
If approved, to ensure the funds are available quickly, make sure your direct deposit information is accurate and up to date. Go to the "Student Payment Portal & E-Refunds" link on the Student Business Services webpage.
If approved, provide a thank you letter indicating the impact of funds.

Documentation Requirements

Applications submitted without proper documentation and monthly budget will be delayed. Make sure your application includes the following:

Documentation of unexpected emergency.
Documentation of basic need expected cost.
Budget of monthly expenses and income, including financial aid refunds.
- Create budget of monthly expenses and income, including financial aid refunds using the Bobcat Gold Budget Tool.
  - Use this Monthly Budget Resource Guide for assistance.

Funding Application

Complete form with ALL required documentation attached.

Expand FAQ List

Examples of Basic Needs
- What are examples of qualifying basic needs?
  Examples of basic needs that qualify for emergency funding are, but not limited to:
  - Rent/Housing
  - Past due electric, water, gas, etc.
  - Auto Repair
- What are examples of basic needs that do NOT qualify?
  Examples of basic needs items that do not qualify are, but not limited to:
  - Tuition and Fees (Including Past Due Balances)
  - Routine Medical Expenses
  - Parking Ticket Fines
Examples of Emergencies
- What are examples of qualifying emergency situations?
  Examples of qualifying emergency situations are, but not limited to:
  - Apartment Fire
  - Loss of Job
  - Auto Accident
- What are examples of emergency situations that do NOT qualify?
  Examples of emergency situations that do NOT qualify are, but not limited to:
  - Eviction (being behind on rent for non-emergency)
  - Loss of Financial Aid
  - Parking Tickets
Examples of Documentation
- What are examples of documentation for emergencies?
  Examples of documentation for emergencies include, but not limited to:
  - Loss of Job: Payroll/Paystub Statement Showing Change in Income
  - Loss of Job: Termination Letter/Letter from Employer
  - Auto Accident: Police Report
  - Apartment/House Fire: Picture of Damage
  - Apartment/House Fire: Insurance Claim
- What are examples of documentation for the basic needs cost?
  Examples of documentation for basic needs cost include, but not limited to:
  - Rent Bill
  - Utility Bill
  - Auto Repair Invoice