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Help for Students in Need

If you are currently experiencing a life-threatening or other emergency situation, please call 911.

This is a resource available to students facing temporary financial hardship that threatens the student’s ability to successfully complete the current semester.

Eligibility Guidelines

To be eligible for consideration, a student:

Must be experiencing an unanticipated situation (accidents, food insecurity, natural disasters, homelessness, etc.)
Must be currently enrolled and regularly attending at least one course at the CU Anschutz Campus
Can provide sufficient documentation of current need
Must exhaust all other possible financial resources (student loans, Medicaid, personal financial accounts, family/friends, etc.) before applying for student emergency funds

Note: funding for the program is limited and not intended to substitute for the regular financial aid process. Receiving funds through this program may impact your financial aid package. Please schedule a consultation with a financial aid advisor to discuss your options.

Application Process

To submit an application, fill out the online form.

Students will receive follow-up correspondence within two business days of submitting the application. No responses will be given on weekends or weekdays after 5pm.

Examples of Qualifying Expenses

Medications
Safety Needs (e.g. changing a lock)
Replacement of essential personal belongings due to fire, theft, or natural disaster
Short-term/emergency housing

Expenses Not Covered

Normal and anticipated academic expenses (e.g. tuition, fees, health insurance, long-term housing expenses)
Non-essential utilities (Phone bills, internet)
Parking tickets
Cost of entertainment or recreation
Legal costs/fees

The expenses mentioned above are only examples and not a complete list. Each case will be handled on an individual basis.

Additional Resources

City of Aurora Resources (shelter, food, basic needs)
Denver Human Services (DHS)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and/or Volunteers of America - Colorado Branch (information on shelters and emergency housing
CU Anschutz Food Pantry