Emergency Assistance

This is an emergency financial assistance program for students who need help or are in danger of withdrawing due to an unanticipated temporary financial hardship. This process may take up to one-week as it goes through a voting committee. Please check eligibility below.

Eligibility

  • Must have completed at least 6 hours at Vol State and be enrolled in and attending the semester in which the funds are being requested
  • Must have a specific bill that this funding can cover
    • Example: medical bill, car maintenance bill, etc
    • Only up to $300 per semester
  • Must have a GPA of 2.0 or show evidence of recent satisfactory academic progress including attendance
  • Must be experiencing financial hardships due to an unexpected emergency or crisis situation
  • Must provide sufficient documentation
  • DOES not cover expenses like Food or Gas
    • You can visit the Feed (Vol State's Food Pantry) for groceries

Applying

To apply, please contact the Foundation Office Development Officer, Amy McDonald at (615) 230-3492.