University Emergency Funding and Resources
Washington State University offers financial support and resources for students in need, including emergency grant funding and referrals to a variety of campus and state resources.
Eligible students can submit a Student Emergency Funding Request and may receive an emergence assistance grant of up to $500 per academic year.
College of Medicine Emergency Funding
The Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine has an additional fund for students in need of emergency financial support. The Emergency Fund provides up to $1,000 per individual request to WSU College of Medicine medical students. Funds are awarded based on:
- Hardship: Students must demonstrate an unexpected hardship.
- Limited Financial Resources: Students must demonstrate that they have no or few viable options for other sources of funds.
More than $1,000 may be considered depending on the emergency.
Application
Contact the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs ,Lisa Burch-Windrem, EdD, Med, if you plan to submit an emergency fund application to the college.
Review Process
- Submit your request via Lisa Burch-Windrem for review.
- Submit any required documents to support the request for funds (e.g., invoices). If additional information is needed, Student Affairs will notify you.
- A review committee comprised of the college’s executive leadership will review applications.
- Allow up to five business days for review and processing of the request before access to emergency funds is provided.
- If funds are awarded, write a thank you letter to the donor.