THE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING EMERGENCY FUND
Provides one-time financial support to students facing unexpected financial hardships. Our goal is to help you overcome temporary financial hurdles so you can stay enrolled and focus on your education.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- Enrolled Student Status: Must be currently enrolled as a student in the College of Engineering at Wichita State University.
- Academic Standing: Specify if there is a minimum GPA or credit hour requirement (e.g., "Good academic standing").
- Demonstrated Need: Must be experiencing an unexpected, urgent financial emergency.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Eligible Expenses
- Emergency medical, dental, or mental health expenses
- Sudden loss of housing, rent shortfalls, or emergency relocation costs
- Vital auto repairs or essential transportation issues
- Replacement of stolen or damaged essential educational technology (e.g., a broken laptop)
- Food insecurity or emergency groceries
Ineligible Expenses
- Regular, predictable tuition and university fees
- Non-essential personal expenses or entertainment
- Costs accumulated over a long period (chronic debt)
How the Process Works
- Submit the Request: Fill out the online application with as much detail as possible about your current situation.
- Review Process: The College of Engineering committee will review requests based on demonstrated need and funding availability.
- Financial Aid Review: Because funds are disbursed through the Office of Financial Aid, the committee will review your existing financial aid package to ensure compliance with university guidelines.
- Disbursement: If approved, funds will be issued directly to you as a scholarship.
Important Disclosures & Expectations
- No Guarantees: Funding is limited, and submitting an application does not guarantee an award.
- One-Time Support: This fund is designed to be a one-time resource per student.
- Impact on Financial Aid: Let students know that receiving these funds could occasionally affect their overall financial aid package, depending on their individual status.
