Emergency Funds
Winston-Salem State University
Emergency Grant and Loans
WSSU provides limited emergency grants and loans to help students through one-time emergency assistance funding due to unexpected financial crises, such as illness, family job loss, and delays in other types of funding, such as financial aid, paycheck, or military benefits. Students are eligible for one-time funding should an unusual circumstance arise.
Application Guidelines
- Currently enrolled students may access this one-time emergency assistance while attending Winston-Salem State University.
- Students must use their Winston-Salem State University email address to communicate with the Emergency Funding Team.
- All students are required to complete an in-person interview prior to submitting an application for emergency funds and must coordinate this meeting by emailing deanofstudents@wssu.edu.
- IMPORTANT: It can take 5-10 business days to process your request and allocate funding when an Emergency Grant or Loan is approved.
Covered Emergency Expenses
- Expenses for which emergency funds may be used include but are not limited to: past due rent, past due utility bills, car repair bills, past due car payments, past due car insurance/tag/registration fee, hospital/medical/doctor bills, essential educational supplies, etc. Items that are not emergencies will not be considered for funding. Each grant and loan may have additional requirements or restrictions, so please read each grant and loan application carefully.
- Documentation must be provided with your application for funding. Without documentation, your request will not be considered.
- Please read carefully each of the grant or loan opportunities, as some have specific requirements for eligibility.
Financial Coaching- Did you know that WSSU offers financial literacty support and education? Dr. Terrance Martin from the College of Business offers financial coaching to further educate students about financial management. You can contact him at martintk@wssu.edu or 336-825-5075 to schedule a FREE financial coaching session.
Types of Funds Available
(maximum grant $500)
Eligible expenses:
Utilities, housing/rent, food, medical/dental, transportation and childcare
Ineligible expenses:
School expenses (parking, fines, tuition, books, supplies, required tools/equipment, etc.).
Prior balances owed to the school.
Student eligibility
Applicants for the Project Success grants must:
- Be enrolled part-time or full-time in bachelor’s degree program at the time of the aid request. The program does not extend to graduate students.
- Be enrolled during the semester in which emergency aid funds are awarded.
- Student must have a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.0.
Application Process
Students must complete the below application by clicking on Apply for Emergency Grant or Loan and upload supporting documentation of the financial need (i.e., required uninsured medical treatment, automotive repair estimate, documented notice of unexpected change in housing or utilities expense). Incomplete applications will not be processed immediately and will delay a decision. Funds are disbursed directly to the vendor. No funds are disbursed directly to the student. Once you complete the form and speak with one of our staff, we will send you a link to Project Success for the final application.
(maximum grant $300)
The Brown Family Student Success Fund has been established for small financial obligations that may impact a student's ability to continue with their education, that while small, could make it impossible to meet obligations and distract student focus from their overall education.
- Unpaid parking tickets
- Car repairs
- Cap and gown fees
- Meal plan balances
- Conference registration fees
- Supplies for a school project or event
- Bus or transit passes
- Tuition and fees
- Applicants must be in good academic standing
- Applicants must be in good disciplinary standing
- Be an enrolled student in a degree-seeking undergraduate or graduate program
- Demonstrate financial need of an emergency nature which can be met by this hardship fund
Please complete the Brown Family Student Success Fund Application and provide supporting documentation of the financial need. Incomplete applications or those without attached documentation will not be processed and will delay a decision. Funds are disbursed directly to the vendor. No funds are disbursed directly to the student. Applications and documentation must be submitted online through the online application.
(maximum loan amount $1,000)
- Emergency car repair needed to provide transportation to school (Must provide copy of car registration in the student’s or legal guardian’s name AND a written estimate for the cost of the repair on the repair shop’s letterhead. No handwritten letters will be accepted.)
- Bus pass for one month (no documentation required)
- Loss of personal property vital for school participation through fire or burglary (Must provide documentation from police or fire department and value of property)
- Utilities shut off due to loss of income or other payment methods besides financial aid. Note: This does not include cable TV or Internet service. (Must provide copy of shut-off notice)
- Imminent eviction due to loss of income or extenuating circumstances beyond your control (Must provide copy of eviction notice or court summons)
- Required books and educational supplies (Must provide written estimate from provider)
Ineligible expenses:
- Tuition and fees
- Prior balances owed to the school
- Bills owed to WSSU
Student Eligibility
- Be a full-time student in a degree-seeking undergraduate or graduate program
- Not have any outstanding debt due to any previous loan or financial obligation due to the University.
- Demonstrate financial need of an emergency nature.
Application Process
Please complete the Hairston Emergency Loan Application and Promissory Note. Student must provide supporting documentation of the financial need (i.e., required uninsured medical treatment, book costs, automotive repair estimate, and documented notice of unexpected change in housing or utilities expense). Incomplete applications will not be processed immediately and will delay a decision. Funds are disbursed directly to the vendor. No funds are disbursed directly to the student.
