Is there emergency funding available? | Financial Aid

Is there emergency funding available?

Emergency funding is only available for students who demonstrate serious financial difficulty caused by sudden and unexpected events which directly affect their studies. It is not intended to cover the entire cost of an emergency or replace insurance (health, tenants, automobile, etc.). Rather, it is intended to assist students in recovering from the emergency in the short term.

A financial emergency is defined as a crisis that could not have reasonably been budgeted for during your current study period. Examples include:

• emergency medical conditions or events
• fire, theft or accident
• other extreme circumstances not foreseen by the student

Examples of situations that do not qualify for emergency funding include:

• delay of OSAP funds
• poor budgeting resulting in a financial shortfall for routine costs such as rent, transportation, food, etc.
• routine medical expenses not covered by your health insurance, such as over-the-counter medications, replacement glasses or contacts, etc.

To request emergency funding, you must:

• contact theservicehub@senecacollege.ca to discuss your situation
• provide a detailed letter explaining why you require emergency funding
• provide supporting documentation
• submit a financial aid application online through Student Home