Emergency Funding

Eligible students may be awarded up to $1,500 to support during an emergency situation. 

The award is a one time use. 

Provides funds to UNL students who are experiencing a financial emergency, causing short-term financial hardship that requires immediate attention to support students basic needs. 

 

Questions? Send a message to studentadvocacy@unl.edu or call 402-472-0878

Financial Emergency

  • Eviction
  • Utility Shut-off
  • Car repair that will prevent the student from traveling to campus
  • Past-due medical bills

Other needs considered on a case-by-case basis

Anticipated Costs

Anticipated costs are part of a student's academic career and do not automatically qualify for emergency funding. 

  • Housing
  • Living expenses
  • Food
  • Transportation and commuting 

May Be Considered Ineligible Expenses

  • Tuition and fees
  • Student health insurance
  • Books and school supplies
  • Parking (passes, tickets, etc.)
  • Conference and travel expenses
  • Technology (phone, electronic notebook, computer, etc.)
  • Credit card payments
  • Legal fees
  • Transportation/commuting expenses

Criteria + Application

Who can apply

Currently enrolled UNL students who meet all of these requirements:

  • have a short-term financial hardship
  • have utilized already-awarded financial aid

 

Students who declined loans must contact Husker Hub to have them reoffered and accepted.

Before starting an application, gather and prepare these items:

  • Documentation of need. For example, invoice, bill, or receipt. Payment may be made directly to where money is owed.  
    • Student's name and the specific cost MUST be visible. 
  • Itemized budget for funds being requested (amount, payment to, due date) 

 

If you do not have documentation, then Contact Student Advocacy and Support 402-472-0878. 

Meet with a Case Manager

Students are required to meet with a case manager to further assess the merits of the emergency grant request. 

The case manager will send a letter with a link to schedule a meeting. 

 

Request to Meet

Emergency Funding Request

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Selection

Student Advocacy and Support will review the application and make their recommendations. 

The student will receive a message via their UNL e-mail account notifying them of the outcome. 

If approved, the message will also include how much funding will be awarded. If not approved, the Office of Student Advocacy and Support will communicate next steps.

 

If you are an active F-1 or J-1 international student, please contact the International Student and Scholar Office at isso@unl.edu for grant information through the Office of International Affairs. 

Payment

The university works diligently to process funding as quickly as possible. Awards will be applied directly to the student’s Statement of Account. If the student is not already signed up for direct deposit, please follow instructions listed here.   

Information submitted will be used to determine eligibility. It may be shared with other university offices that have a need to know for purposes of reviewing and processing this request, and/or to comply with university policy or law.