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Have you experienced an emergency that could prevent you from staying in school?

You may be eligible to receive a grant from the Student Emergency Funds.

As part of helping students solve problems and reduce their barriers to succeeding at Gateway, students must visit with a Student Finance Specialist at Gateway before receiving an application and being considered for funding. Access to the grant depends upon several criteria.

State Emergency Grant

May receive a grant up to $1,000 (per academic year)

Example of Eligible Expenses:

  • Housing
  • Car repair/car payment
  • Utilities
  • Dependent care
  • Medical expenses

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must have an unexpected financial need
  • Must have completed the FAFSA (Pell eligibility)
  • Enrolled in at least 1 post-secondary credit
  • No prior completed credits required
  • Acceptance into technical diploma or associate degree program
  • No minimum GPA requirement

Foundation Emergency Grant

May receive a grant up to $750 (lifetime)

Example of Eligible Expenses:

  • Tuition
  • Books
  • Student fees
  • Supplies
  • Food
  • Minor transportation repair (Auto and Bus)
  • Other essential items
  • Child care
  • Replacement of essential personal items/belongings lost in a fire, theft or other natural disaster

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must have an unexpected financial need
  • FAFSA completion helpful but not required
  • Credits Enrolled: 3
  • Credits Completed: 6 (includes transfer credits)
  • Accepted into certificate, technical diploma or associate degree OR bootcamp student who has completed 75% of the program 
    • Exception: Recommended by a Student Support Counselor
  • GPA Minimum: 2.0 
    • Good academic standing 
    • 67% completion rate

Required Supporting Documentation:

  • Documentation of the costs and the correct, typed name of the company to be paid is required. 
    • Lease agreement or mortgage statement
    • Invoice for car repairs
    • Utility bill
    • W-9 form 

Please Note: If approved, the grant provides direct payment to third parties to cover the cost of eligible expenses or to the college to cover books, tuition, fees or other expenses required to complete your education. Emergency grant assistance in the form of gift or bus card will be made available through a scheduled pick up.

Reach out for the help you need to stay in school. Book a visit with a Student Finance Specialist today.

Appointments with a Student Finance Specialist can be made via the Contact Center at 1-800-247-7122 or using our online booking system.

Emergency grant applications are accepted after financial aid awards have been disbursed and during the current semester.