Student Advocacy and Care understands that a sudden, unexpected financial emergency can compromise a student’s ability to succeed academically. We recognize that stability is central to learning and critical for student success and degree completion. You may be eligible to receive assistance through the Triton Emergency Assistance if you have recently experienced an emergency that has put your continued education at risk. Our team is here to support you with identifying necessary resources to best address your current circumstances.
We encourage you to connect with the Student Financial Services Office prior to requesting emergency assistance. They will be able to determine if you are eligible for additional federal aid, grants and/or scholarships if your financial situation has changed since you completed your last FAFSA.
Triton Emergency Assistance
Triton Emergency Assistance is a one-time award administered by the Office of Student Advocacy and Care to provide immediate support to eligible students who have experienced an unexpected financial emergency that has put their continued education at risk.
The goal of this fund is to assist eligible students with regaining the stability necessary in remaining in their degree program. Funds may be provided only when available. Applicants will be contacted by a case manager with Student Advocacy and Care to further discuss needs and eligibility. Please see below for additional information regarding eligibility requirements and covered expenses.
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- Currently enrolled at UMSL
- Has successfully completed at least one semester at UMSL
- Has not been awarded emergency financial assistance before
- Is experiencing an immediate financial hardship resulting from an emergency or other unexpected incident that has a direct and foreseeable impact on the student's ability to continue their education;
- Has demonstrated a good faith effort to explore other funding options (e.g. insurance, free or low-cost community services/resources, relatives, etc.)
- Has exhausted available student financial aid
- Has submitted a complete application form; and
**Documentation of an expense which is unexpected, unforeseen, and urgent may be requested
- Food, baby formula
- Rental assistance or other emergency housing expenses
- Essential utilities
- Safety and security needs (e.g. changing locks, moving costs)
- Essential vehicle repair
- Other financial needs arising from an unexpected emergency or extenuating circumstances will be evaluated on an individualized basis.
- Tuition and fees, or related student account balances
- Insurance
- Non-essential utilities (i.e. cable)
- Loss of items or furniture unrelated to damage or theft
- Costs of entertainment, recreation, or non-emergency travel
- Legal counsel and fees
- Parking tickets
- Other anticipated expense