The Carthage COVID-19 Student Emergency Assistance Fund was created to assist Carthage College students who encounter an unforeseen financial emergency or events that would otherwise prevent them from continuing their education. Our goal is to help students during a time of need to stay in school and make progress toward a degree. This funding is not intended to replace or supplement existing financial aid and does not have to be repaid.

Please note: Applications for the Student Emergency Fund are no longer being accepted. There is currently a waiting list for funds. We will begin accepting applications again as soon as additional funds are available.

The number of students who can be served by the COVID-19 Emergency Fund is subject to the availability of funds. The fund is sustained by generous contributions from alumni, parents, faculty, students, staff, and friends of the College.

 

What expenses are covered?

TYPES OF EXPENSES COVERED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Medications and other costs related to medical care
  • Books and other essential academic expenses
  • Safety needs
  • Assistance with the replacement of essential personal belongings due to fire, theft, or natural disaster
  • Travel costs related to hardships, death or illness in the immediate family
  • Assistance with rent, utilities, food, and other essential household expenses

EXPENSES NOT COVERED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Non-essential utilities (i.e. cable), household, or furniture costs
  • Parking tickets and other fines
  • Costs for entertainment, recreation, non-emergency travel or other non-essential expenses
  • Expenses that could be anticipated and other non-emergency related expenses

 

Eligibility

  • Applicants must have a financial hardship resulting from an emergency, accident, or other unplanned events that potentially inhibits or threatens their ability to successfully complete the current semester or enroll in the subsequent semester.
  • Be able to demonstrate his/her current financial need with supporting documentation.
  • Other resources, including Student Financial Aid, must have been considered and are either insufficient, unavailable, or not available in a timely manner.
  • Applicants should be currently enrolled and be in good standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of a 2.0 or show evidence of recent satisfactory progress.

 

Award Procedures

  • Students who are in need of emergency financial assistance may submit an application and supporting documentation.
  • Funds distributed will generally not exceed $500. Individuals reviewing applications will review applications requesting in excess of $500 for unique and unusual circumstances of emergency financial need.
  • Applicants may be required to meet with a staff member to discuss their application.
  • Students must provide receipts and/or documentation for payment or reimbursement no later than 10 days after funds have been dispersed.

 

Contact Information

More information about the Carthage College COVID-19 Emergency Fund can be obtained by contacting any member of the student support team:

MICHELE HANCOCK

Director, Accelerated Certification in Teaching; Professor of Practice in Education
Office: LH 330
· 262-551-6113

JEFFREY TEAGUE

Associate Director of Admissions and Financial Aid
Office: LH, fourth floor
Email · 262-551-6625

* Please note that while you do not need to repay this financial assistance, it may be considered as taxable income and subject to federal tax regulations.