Emergency Tuition Assistance
Emergency Tuition Assistance Grant
This grant helps students facing unexpected financial hardships that affect their ability to pay tuition. It is designed to keep students enrolled during emergencies such as accidents, illness, family crises, or sudden loss of income.
Important:
- This grant does not replace financial aid or cover future semester fees, past balances, or repeated courses.
What Situations Qualify?
- Loss of financial support or income
- Changes in financial aid (scholarship loss, reduced grants)
- Housing instability or eviction
- Unexpected transportation or technology costs
- Family emergencies or caregiving responsibilities
- Natural disasters or property loss
- Legal or medical emergencies
- Other unforeseen expenses directly impacting tuition
Eligibility
- Undergraduate GPA: 2.0+ | Graduate GPA: 3.0+
- Must apply during the semester you are enrolled
- Priority given to students in their final semester
- Non-Degree, certificate, and CUSP students are not eligible
- Exceptions considered for urgent cases with documentation
Required Documentation
- Statement explaining your situation
- Proof of financial need (pay stubs, unemployment docs)
- Medical or family emergency documentation (if applicable)
- Evidence of financial changes (tax returns, bank statements)
- Any other relevant supporting documents
Quick Eligibility Checklist
✔ Facing an unforeseen financial burden
✔ Meet GPA requirement
✔ Enrolled in a degree program
✔ Applying within the current semester
✔ Not requesting funds for future fees or past balances
If you meet 4 or more criteria, you can apply!
Click on the application link (https://johnjaycollege-ugmtg.formstack.com/forms/sefgrantapp).
Contact Information
For any questions regarding the Emergency Tuition Assistance grant or the application process, please contact emergencyfunding@jjay.cuny.edu.