I began college in 2015, and still am a student to this day. So I know how rough it is trying to keep your head above water with so many obstacles in your everyday life. Most students don’t have the time to work a job and support themselves while also maintaining good grades. Not to get me wrong, many students do, but this does not jstify the struggle that comes along with it. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater offers a grant that disburses just under $1000 to low income students in need of the help. The payouts are not in cash tho. The emergency fund office pays the bills you need help with directly.
In order to obtain the emergency fund from the school, a student must go to the uww website (uww.edu) and search emergency fund or you could simply type in “uww emergency fund” in a search engine of your choie and you should be taken to directly to information on the grant. One must then apply for the grant, which consists of filling out your personal information, and figuring out why you need the funding help. After your application is complete you will be contacted by a representative of the emergency fund’s office. That representative will ask you some questions trying to figure if you truly need this help. If they determine you do indeed need the funding they will take your case to their board and they will make a final decision on rather you will get the aid or not.
I remember in my time of need I applied for this fund and it was very helpful. I received about $900 in aid which helped me with bills and rent. This fund is a great thing to know about whether you are a incoming student or have been there for years it will surely benefit you.
Maintaining Financial Stability 