Emergency Funding

The following expenses may be covered by Hoo Needs Help emergency funding. Documentation of each expense is required.

Off-Campus Rent / Mortgage

1. Displacement due to natural disaster or safety concerns (including domestic violence or intimate partner violence)
2. Risk of eviction (with notice from a landlord)
3. Unable to make rent due to emergency circumstances that may not be covered by another emergency funding category

Examples of required documentation: lease agreements, eviction notices, insurance statements, police reports

Emergency Transportation / Travel

1. Non-routine vehicle repairs not covered by insurance and for which the student is not deemed at fault
2. Transportation costs for unforeseen emergencies during periods of enrollment

Examples of required documentation: car repair bills (after insurance), travel itineraries (i.e., flight itineraries with costs)

Emergency Medical / Dental / Optical Expenses

1. Emergency medical expenses including vision and dental emergency costs
2. This may include medications related to emergency care and support for emergency-related, non-recurring specialist services.

Examples of required documentation: billing statements (after insurance) 

Other Living Expenses

1. Food assistance for students with short-term food needs that exceed what the food pantry can provide. Information about additional food resources is available on our Food Resource website.
2. Safety needs to address immediate safety concerns brought up by an emergency (e.g., changing a lock).
3. Replacement of essential belongings due to natural disaster, fire, theft, or another safety emergency.
4. Unexpected childcare or dependent care expenses related to an emergency.
5. Other emergency cost of living expenses not specified above including hygiene products and utilities.

Examples of required documentation: receipts, digital “shopping cart” (with itemized costs), billing statements

• Tuition & fees
• Books
• Research expenses
• Expected moving costs
• Non-urgent medical expenses
  • This includes deductibles, copays, and gaps in insurance coverage (i.e., remaining balances after insurance) for medical care not related to a medical emergency.
• Non-essential utilities (e.g., cable), household expenses, or furniture costs
• Parking tickets, court fees, or other legal expenses
• Costs for entertainment, recreation, or non-emergency travel
• Headphones, digital pens, and/or other nonessential technology. Laptop, tablet, and/or phone replacements or repair not due to theft, fire, or other natural disaster.
  • A computer loan of up to $3000 is available and allowed once during a student’s enrollment at the University. Please see One-Time Computer Expense Form for details.