Student Veteran Emergency Fund

The Student Veteran Emergency Fund (SVEF) is designed to help with unexpected expenses surrounding situations such as accidents, illness, death of a family member, fire damage, medical deductible, or need for temporary housing or food. Students may apply for funds when they have exhausted all other resources. This funding is not intended to replace or supplement existing financial aid. All SVEF applications are typically limited to $500.00. Special circumstances may be approved for funds exceeding $500.00.

Students may apply for funds when they have exhausted all other resources. This funding is not intended to replace or supplement existing financial aid. All SVEF applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. All SVEF applications are typically limited to $500.00. Special circumstances may be approved for funds exceeding $500.00. Under normal circumstances, students needing emergency funds exceeding $500.00 are encouraged to consider alternate emergency funding.

Eligible Recipients:

Students must be an eligible student veteran or dependent of a veteran who is currently enrolled in classes.

Students must have a financial hardship resulting from an emergency, accident, or other unexpected critical incident since the beginning of the current term.

All other resources through Student Financial Aid must have been pursued and determined.

Students must complete a SVEF application and provide all supporting documentation.

Must have a zero balance on their student account.

Examples of Unexpected Expenses Considered:

Emergency housing

Food

Necessary utilities

Safety needs (changing locks)

Prescriptions and other cost related to medical or mental health care including co-pays

Books or other academic expenses

Replacing essential personal belongings due to fire, theft, or natural disaster

Limited travel costs related to death or illness of immediate family member

Travel costs for medical, mental health or social service reasons

Emergency transportation expenses

Example of Expenses Not Covered:

Tuition and fees (*unless specified unusual and unanticipated circumstances)

Health insurance

Study abroad costs

Non-essential utilities

Household furniture not related to damage or theft

Parking tickets

Costs for entertainment, recreation, non-emergency travel

Legal counsel and fees

Other non-essential expenses

Application Process:

Students who need emergency financial assistance may submit an application and supporting documentation to the Office of Veterans Programs & Services. The Student Veteran Emergency Fund Committee, consisting of staff members from the Office of Veterans Programs & Services, Student Financial Aid, Bursar, and One Stop (and other staff when necessary), will review the submitted application and determine the appropriate funding amount. Funds distributed do not generally exceed $500. The committee will review all applications and will consider request in excess of $500 for unique and unusual circumstances of emergency financial need. Applicants may be required to meet with a staff member in the Office of Veterans Programs & Services to discuss their application and circumstances. Students currently receiving financial aid, should be aware that receiving funding from the Emergency Fund may affect their future aid packages. For information on the application please contact the Program Manager of Veterans Programs & Services at 513-556-6840.

Disbursing of Funds:

Once an application is approved, the funds will post to Catalyst and the applicant will have to accept the award, funds will then be disbursed through direct deposit into the student’s account within 2-3 working days from date of approval. For students who do not have a direct deposit account, a check will be mailed to the address on file through the student’s records. When requested, receipts must be given to the Office of Veterans Programs & Services within 2 business days of the request. The number of students who can be served by the Student Veteran Emergency Fund is subject to the availability of funds. Students are limited to one SVEF application per semester, not to exceed twice per academic year.