Prior to scheduling an appointment, it is the student’s responsibility to make sure their request fits within the following parameters:

• Request is to cover unexpected or unanticipated emergent expense(s) (note: receipts and other documentation may be required)
• There is unmet need in your financial aid package (note: students may need to contact the Office of Financial Aid for confirmation)
• You are a U-M Ann Arbor degree-seeking student enrolled in the current term

Expenses that may be awarded grant funding support include:

• Medical or dental emergencies
• Unexpected and emergent child care (such as unexpected loss of care provider access)
• Food or housing insecurity resulting from recent income loss (such as recent job loss or mid-semester cancellation of funding)
• Damage or loss of computer needed for course completion
• Natural disaster support

Unfortunately, CEW+ Emergency Funds cannot be awarded for:

• Tuition, books, supplies, or any other fees/costs related to attending the university
• Student account holds preventing registration
• Consumer or other outstanding debt
• Anticipated or ongoing funding insufficiency (including circumstances that precede the current academic year, such as prior job loss)
• Dual residences or security deposits
• Conferences/training or conference travel
• Study abroad

CEW+ Emergency Funds are not intended to fill a gap or shortfall in a student’s financial aid package, and cannot serve as a replacement or substitute for student loans. Students cannot be awarded CEW+ emergency funds beyond what a student’s aid package allows. Grant amounts for expenses deemed eligible by the review process can vary, with the average grant amount being $1200.

To be considered for CEW+ Emergency Funds, the student will need to schedule an Emergency Funding appointment by filling out this form, calling 734-764-6360, or emailing [email protected]. Our office is reachable by phone and email 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday – Friday, as well as in-person from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Tuesday and 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Wednesday – Friday. We will return all emails, voicemails, and appointment requests as quickly as possible.

Upon scheduling, the student will receive, via email, intake forms that will need to be completed prior to the start of your appointment. During the appointment, a CEW+ Counselor will work with the student to learn about their situation, explore options and resources, and discuss next steps of the consideration process. Applying for emergency funding does not guarantee an award, as requests are reviewed on an individual basis.

For expenses that are within general eligibility guidelines, CEW+ counselors will need to confirm that there is adequate unmet financial need and sufficient documentation available to begin the review process. Emergency funding requests can take up to one business week to process once this review has begun, and students will be notified of the review process outcome via email. Emergency fund grants, if awarded, can take an additional one business week to disburse to a student’s account. Students are advised to take this timeline into consideration as they plan for funding exploration around their emergency funding needs.

If you have questions about your specific circumstances or eligibility, please email [email protected], or call our office at (734) 764-6360 to request an appointment with one of our counselors.

In addition to the emergency funding resources listed below, students are encouraged to connect with their academic departments to explore any funding resources available to address expenses of concern. The Office of the Provost Student Emergency Funds website highlights some of the departmental resources. The U-M Library Student Funding Guide may also be a helpful tool in exploring both internal and external scholarship, grant, and/or fellowship opportunities.

• Dean of Students Emergency Fund
• International Center Emergency Fund
• Rackham Graduate Student Emergency Fund
• Office of Financial Aid
• U-M Maize and Blue Cupboard (for immediate food insecurity concerns)