Emergency Assistance Fund

• Applicants must have a temporary financial hardship resulting from a sudden emergency, accident or unforeseen event
• The student’s capability to attend UTA must be at jeopardy due to the emergency
• Applicants must be currently enrolled at UTA during the semester they seek financial assistance
• Other possible financial resources must have been considered and are insufficient or not available in a timely manner
• Funds are awarded only to the recipient
• Applications must be able to provide requested documentation
• Students are eligible to apply for a one-time EAF grant during their enrollment period at UTA

*Unique circumstances will be considered for all cases*

• Proper documentation must be provided within the application and/or during meeting with the EAF representative this may include but not limited to:

1. Documentation of the crisis situation: photo’s, doctor’s note, insurance claim, etc.
2. Bills or invoices for payments to be made (as applicable)

• A representative of the EAF Committee will contact the student if more information is needed
• The student will receive a notice of their application being approved or denied through their UTA email account
• Funds will be available as university policy allows

Typical expenses may include but are not limited to:

• Housing expenses related to eviction
• Utilities such as water and electricity bills, etc.
• Replacement of essential personal items due to a fire, natural disaster, or theft
• Funds for immediate emergency shelter
• Safety needs (changing locks on vehicle or home)
• Prescriptions or other costs related to medical care

Typical expenses not covered may include but are not limited to:

• Tuition, lab fees
• Health insurance
• Study abroad costs
• Non-essential utilities, (i.e. cable, Internet, phone)
• Application or test fees
• Household costs not related to damage or theft
• Costs for entertainment or recreation
• Non-emergency travel or other non-essential expenses
• Expenditures occurred as a result of poor financial management and not an emergency
• Medical expenses needed for a family member or friend of the student requesting services