Emergency Assistance

This is an emergency financial assistance program for students who need help or are in danger of withdrawing due to an unanimated temporary financial hardship. This is a 1–3 week process and goes through a voting committee. Please check eligibility below.

Eligibility

  • Must have completed at least 6 hours at Vol State and be enrolled in and attending the semester in which the funds are being requested
  • Must have a specific bill that this funding can cover
    • Example: medical bill, car maintenance bill, etc
    • Only up to $400 per semester
  • Must have a GPA of 2.0 or show evidence of recent satisfactory academic progress including attendance
  • Must be experiencing financial hardships due to an unexpected emergency or crisis situation
  • Must provide sufficient documentation
  • DOES not cover expenses like Food or Gas
    • You can visit the Feed (Vol State's Food Pantry) for groceries

Fill Out a Student Emergency Assistance Application

Helpful Resources

  • A guide to local Shelters, Food Banks, and more

View the Local Resource Guide

  • Resources for Housing, Food Insecurity, and several others

Search for Local Programs/Resources

  • A list of ways to complete community service hours at Vol State

View Volunteer Opportunities

  • feed logoVol State’s on-campus food pantry available to any currently enrolled student
  • Come by Student Services (Wood 217) for more information or call 615-230-3442

View Information on Vol State's Food Pantry

  • This is an emergency financial assistance program for students who need help or are in danger of withdrawing due to an unanimated temporary financial hardship. This is a 1–3 week process and goes through a voting committee. Please check eligibility below.
  • Eligibility:
    • Must have completed at least 6 hours at Vol State and be enrolled in and attending the semester in which the funds are being requested.
    • Must have a specific bill that this funding can cover.
      • Example: medical bill, car maintenance bill, etc.
      • Only up to $400 per semester
    • Must have a GPA of 2.0 or show evidence of recent satisfactory academic progress including attendance.
    • Must be experiencing financial hardships due to an unexpected emergency or crisis situation.
    • Must provide sufficient documentation.
  • DOES not cover expenses like Food or Gas
    • You can visit Vol State's Food Pantry the Feed at any time for groceries.

Fill Out a Student Emergency Assistance Application