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Student Emergency Fund

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Emergency Food Support

If you are actively taking classes in a degree program at SUNY Canton for the current semester, have an emergency financial need, and have exhausted all other sources of support, you may apply for a one-time grant from the Student Emergency Fund. The maximum funding that can be awarded is $800. Each student is limited to a one-time approval regardless of the amount previously funded. The request must be accompanied by supporting documentation. Guidelines for the requests are included below. Required* fields must be completed.

For tuition requests, you must show that the emergency was an unpredictable event that occurred, which is now causing a lack of funds available for tuition expenses.

If you are requesting emergency assistance due to loss of employment or because you cannot find employment, you must provide specific information on unsuccessful job search efforts. You may also be referred to one or more campus resources for assistance in finding employment opportunities.

Established by donors and outside sources, the Student Emergency Fund assistance is intended to be used as a last resort to help students continue their college education at SUNY Canton.

If you are in need of emergency food support (including emergency access to menstrual products and toiletries), the Renzi Food Pantry provides free confidential services for students who are in need of food or other supplies.

Monies received from the Student Emergency Fund may be taxable in accordance with the IRS guidelines. A Form W-9 will need to be completed before any funds can be disbursed.