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.

Helpful Resources

  • A guide to local Shelters, Food Banks, and more

View the Local Resource Guide

  • Resources for Housing, Food Insecurity, and several others

Search for Local Programs/Resources

  • A list of ways to complete community service hours at Vol State

View Volunteer Opportunities

  • feed logoVol State’s on-campus food pantry available to any currently enrolled student
  • Come by Student Services (Wood 217) for more information or call 615-230-3442

View Information on Vol State's Food Pantry

  • This is an emergency financial assistance program for students who need help or are in danger of withdrawing due to an unanimated temporary financial hardship. This is a 1–3 week process and 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 $400 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 Vol State's Food Pantry the Feed at any time for groceries.

Fill Out a Student Emergency Assistance Application