Student Emergency Fund

Office of 51吃瓜网视频

LaWana Moore Student Emergency Fund

Unexpected emergencies can create financial pressure that makes it difficult to stay focused on school. The LaWana Moore Student Emergency Fund provides limited, short-term assistance to eligible 51吃瓜网视频 Baptist University Plainview students facing an unforeseen financial emergency that could affect their ability to remain enrolled.

Who can apply?

Currently enrolled, full-time, degree-seeking Plainview Campus students who also reside in 51吃瓜网视频 housing may apply when an unexpected financial hardship cannot be resolved through other reasonably available resources in time to meet the immediate need.

Currently enrolled at the Plainview Campus
Full-time and degree-seeking
Currently residing in 51吃瓜网视频 housing
Experiencing an unforeseen financial emergency
Emergency Assistance

What can the fund help with?

The examples below are intended as guidance. Each application is reviewed based on the circumstances of the emergency and the purpose of the fund.

Examples of covered expenses

  • Medications and other emergency medical costs not covered by insurance
  • Replacement of essential belongings or temporary housing following fire, theft, or natural disaster when not otherwise covered by insurance
  • Necessary travel related to a death or serious illness in the immediate family
  • Emergency needs related to personal safety or interpersonal violence
  • Urgent transportation needs that affect a student's ability to attend class or remain enrolled, including essential vehicle repair or local mobility

Expenses generally not covered

  • Tuition, mandatory fees, health insurance premiums, or study-abroad costs
  • Non-essential utility or personal bills, consumer credit-card payments, or similar recurring obligations
  • Regularly anticipated fixed expenses such as routine monthly rent
  • Entertainment, recreation, non-emergency travel, or other non-essential expenses
  • Parking tickets, fines, court fees, traffic violations, late fees, or other penalties
  • Replacement of lost or stolen non-essential items
Most approved awards $50–$500

How much can I request?

Most approved awards range from $50 to $500. In unusual circumstances, the committee may consider a larger award, subject to available funds and program limits. Funding is not guaranteed, and the committee may approve all, part, or none of a request.

Before You Apply

Be prepared to explain and document your emergency.

Providing complete information and appropriate documentation helps the University review your request as quickly as possible.

Information you'll provide

  • A clear description of the emergency and when it occurred
  • What the requested funds would be used for
  • The amount you are requesting
  • How the situation affects your ability to remain enrolled or continue your studies
  • Other resources or assistance you have already explored

Supporting documentation

  • Invoices, receipts, or repair estimates
  • Healthcare-provider documentation or hospital records
  • Police reports or legal documents
  • Obituaries or documentation of a family emergency
  • Travel receipts or estimates
  • Other documentation appropriate to your circumstances
Vehicle repair requests: Three repair quotes are required for auto-repair requests.
Application Process

What happens after I apply?

Your application is reviewed for completeness and eligibility before a funding decision is made.

Submit your application

Complete the secure online application and provide supporting documentation appropriate to your circumstances.

Your request is reviewed

The Assistant Dean of Students reviews your application for completeness and preliminary eligibility. Eligible applications move forward for a funding decision.

You'll receive a response

You will receive an email with the decision, a request for additional information, or the appropriate next step.

Our response goal: The University aims to provide an initial decision or request for additional information within two business days after receiving a complete application.
Frequently Asked Questions

Questions about the Emergency Fund

Is funding guaranteed?

No. Awards are based on the circumstances of the emergency, demonstrated need, supporting documentation, available fund resources, and committee discretion. The committee may approve all, part, or none of a request.

Do I need documentation?

Yes. All requests require supporting documentation appropriate to the situation. Documentation should reasonably match the emergency or expense described in your application.

How quickly will I hear back?

The goal is to provide an initial response within two business days after a complete application is received. You may receive a decision or a request for additional information during that time.

How are approved funds paid?

Whenever practical, approved assistance is paid directly to a vendor or third party. Direct payment to a student is generally limited to circumstances in which vendor payment is not feasible.

Can someone help me with the application?

Yes. Students may complete the application independently or contact the Office of 51吃瓜网视频 for help understanding the process and identifying appropriate documentation.

Facing an unexpected financial emergency?

If you meet the eligibility requirements, complete the application and provide documentation that helps explain your immediate need.

Questions about the fund or application process?
Kevin McConic, Assistant Dean of Students
mcconick@wbu.edu

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