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Emergency Funding

Emergency Funding

To provide much-needed financial support to our students during emergent times of pressing financial need, Mount Union created the Student Emergency Fund and The Dick Merriman and Margot Kelman President's Rescue Fund. All funds are managed by the Office of Student Financial Aid. These funds are sustained through generous gifts from donors, and grants awarded do not need to be repaid.

 

Student Emergency Fund

The Student Emergency Fund was established to help students who face a financial gap after all financial aid and scholarship awards have been applied toward tuition. The program is designed to provide financial support to students for emergency expenses, such as unexpected illnesses, accidents, and economic hardships. This funding is not intended to reimburse already-paid expenses, replace or add to existing financial aid, or serve as a debt diversion program. Instead, it is awarded to address short-term financial needs.

 

President's Rescue Fund

The Dick Merriman and Margot Kelman President's Rescue Fund was created to support current Juniors and Seniors with an outstanding balance on their tuition.

Information About Emergency Funding

  • Eligibility for Additional Funding

    Currently enrolled students may apply for funds when they have exhausted all other resources (payment plans, loans, outside scholarships, assistance from family/friends, and other personal resources). View additional resources to learn more.

    • Students must be degree-seeking and currently enrolled in the semester in which the funds are being requested.
    • The student has a FAFSA on file or is willing to complete one (if eligible).
    • The student has exhausted all possible other financial resources.
      • Unwillingness to take out student loans does not constitute a financial hardship. Student loans are considered as available funding. Your application should outline all resources you have exhausted before applying.
  • How to Apply

    Complete the online application. You should explain all the resources you have explored before applying for funds. Incomplete applications will be returned. A committee will review your request and contact you within 1-2 weeks after submitting your application.