Apply for Student Emergency Fund

The Student Emergency Fund provides grants of up to $500 to Los Rios students who are involved in sudden and unexpected emergencies that threaten their ability to continue their education. These grants have no repayment obligation.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible, students must meet all of the following:

1. Have a temporary financial hardship resulting from a sudden emergency and be able to provide sufficient documentation of financial hardship (see examples of emergencies)
2. Be currently enrolled in at least six (6) units at a Los Rios college
3. Have previously completed at least (6) units at a Los Rios college (can be combined across multiple Los Rios colleges)
4. Qualify as low-income by meeting the requirements to receive a California College Promise Grant (CCPG)
5. Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) – if eligible to do so – or be a student without a social security number (SSN) who is unable to receive financial aid
6. Have at least $1,000 of Unmet Need
7. Be a resident of California
8. Have at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average, be in good academic standing, and be making satisfactory academic progress at Los Rios
9. Have no more than 85 units without an explanation for the excess units
10. Have identified and made progress toward an academic goal
11. Show evidence that other possible resources (such as insurance, financial aid, or funding from other service organizations) must have been considered and are unavailable or insufficient (must show evidence or address in questions, if applicable)
12. Explain how the student will be able to move successfully forward in school following a grant

How to Apply

The application opens on the first day of instruction for the semester and closes on the last day of instruction before finals.

Maximum Award

A maximum of one $500 Student Emergency Fund award will be given to any one student during all combined enrollments at the Los Rios colleges. The actual grant amount depends on documented expenses. For instance, if a student provides documentation for a $320 car repair bill, an award of $320 will be made.

Confirm BankMobile Account

Eligible students will receive these grants through BankMobile, so please make sure that your BankMobile account is set up.

Additional Resources

There are many forms of help for people experiencing hardships. Visit Cosumnes River College's Basic Needs Resources to find additional help.

Examples