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Privateer Emergency Fund

Does an unanticipated financial emergency have you down? Are you considering dropping your classes? Through the generosity of donors, University of New Orleans has a student emergency fund to help keep you on track to reach your academic and career goals. 

Students may seek emergency aid for a host of reasons including:

  • Replacement or repair of laptops and academic technology
  • Tickets to travel home or to see family in an emergency
  • Medical bills (hospital, vision, dental)
  • Unanticipated car repair bills


Complete the application to let us know about your needs. Please attach supporting documentation to your application, which might include a shopping cart from an online retailer to document the cost of replacement technology, itemized quotes or receipts from emergency expenses, etc.

 

Types of expenses not covered include, but are not limited to:

  1. Tuition and fees
  2. Utilities, household, or furniture costs
  3. Parking permits, parking tickets, court or lawyer fees, and other fines
  4. Costs for entertainment, recreation, non-emergency travel or other non-essential expenses
  5. Costs typically addressed by financial aid
  6. Routine or everyday expenses
  7. Routine veterinary costs for pets
  8. Other expenses that do not place the student in danger of not completing their education

What to expect after you submit an application:

  • Applications are reviewed on a regular basis. The more complete your application, the more quickly we can respond to your request. All applications require a quote, invoice, or other documentation to demonstrate the costs involved.
  • Staff might reach out via your UNO email address to follow up with questions or to request any needed documentation. 
  • We may not be able to provide funding to fulfill your entire request, but we will do what we can.
  • A receipt will be required for auditing purposes. Students who receive Privateer Emergency Fund awards and do not provide a receipt in a timely manner may see a charge placed on their student account to recoup the funds.

    Privateer Emergency Fund awards cannot be classified as a tax-free scholarship and may cause a potential tax liability for the student recipient or other individual who may claim the student recipient as a dependent based on the Internal Revenue Service instruction. Please visit IRS Publication 970 or consult your tax preparer to understand how this award may impact your individual income taxes.
Application
  • Who is eligible?

    Degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply.

    • Students must be currently enrolled in at least 6 credits at UNO and must be admitted as degree-seeking students.
    • If you are eligible to complete the FAFSA, you must have a FAFSA on file.
    • Complete Emergency Fund Application must be submitted.
    • If requested, applicants must meet with a UNO staff member to discuss their application.
  • When will I receive the emergency aid?

    The team will review applications and distribute grants on a regular basis.   

  • How much will I receive?

    A student can receive a grant for emergency expenses up to $500, but because funds are limited, most awards will be less than the maximum allowable. 

  • Will the funds need to be paid back?

    No, students will not be required to pay back the funds. 

  • Can I apply for funding more than once?

    Yes. A student may apply once per semester, for a maximum of 2 semesters.

  • Will the emergency fund award affect my financial aid or scholarships?

    No, the emergency fund award does not affect your financial aid or scholarships.

     

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