Marymount Student Emergency Funds

1. Eligibility: Students facing extenuating circumstances may apply for emergency funds. A student must have a FAFSA on file for the application to be complete and ready for review.
2. Application: Submit your request detailing the circumstances and need for funding.
3. Review: The Emergency Fund Committee, chaired by Jill McCabe, Vice President, Athletics & Student Life, reviews requests.
   • The Committee includes representatives from:
     • Academic Affairs
     • Financial Aid
     • Student Accounts
     • Student Wellness
     • International Student & Scholar Services
4. Meeting Schedule: The Committee meets weekly during the academic year and as needed during the summer.
5. Notification: Students will receive an email with the Committee’s decision within ten business days of submitting a request. The committee will try to expedite all requests sooner based on the number of requests received.

Note: Funding is limited and only available for select circumstances; not all submissions will receive support. All decisions made by the Emergency Fund Committee are final.

The Emergency Fund Committee reviews one-time requests for emergency funding, which may include, but are not limited to:

• Medical emergency
• Child/family care assistance
• Unexpected car repair bill
• Rent
• Food insecurity
• Technology/class materials
• Tuition

To be considered for Emergency Funding, the student must apply via the Emergency Funding Request Form.

The request needs to be from the student’s Marymount email address (@marymount.edu) and include the following information:

• Student’s first and last name
• Marymount student ID number
• Current contact information: email, phone, home address
• The specific request (dollar amount and intended use)
• The reason for the request
• Include specific proof of your unexpected financial hardship, such as bills, invoices, repair estimates, or official statements related to your situation (e.g., medical expenses, job loss, or childcare changes). Please note that letters from family members or a copy of your student account bill are not considered official supporting documentation.
• A Faculty/staff letter of support or providing the name and contact information of faculty/staff listing them as a “referral.” You do not need to submit this letter, but if they know your situation and provide supporting information, the committee will review it with your request.

If the committee selects the student for the Stay on Track Grant—they will notify the student of the tuition assistance and deposit the scholarship funds directly into the student’s Marymount account.

If selected for an O’Shaughnessy-Hurst Foundation (OSHF) Student Emergency Grant, the student will be informed of the decision. Depending on the requested assistance, funds will be deposited directly into the student’s Marymount account or another payment method.

• The committee will monitor recipients to ensure they stay enrolled and graduate on time, offering donors and foundations valuable insights into the program’s success.
• Submit a thank-you letter to share the impact of the support with donors and encourage future contributions to the emergency grant fund.
• Attend a meeting with the Marymount CARE Team, which staff will coordinate to help address any systemic or ongoing issues.