How to apply for emergency financial assistance

Emergency financial assistance provided as part of the federal CARES Act is intended to help students with financial need for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to COVID-19, including cost of attendance expenses such as food, housing, course materials, technology, healthcare and child care.

The University is committed to providing assistance quickly to students who are facing financial challenges and struggling to make ends meet. Therefore, students with personal or family situations and events that meet the following criteria are eligible to apply:

• Reduction in personal or family household income due to job loss, reduced work hours, or temporary furlough from work
• Additional and unexpected costs related to the transition to online learning for the remainder of the semester
• Increased medical expenses (including additional support needed for accessibility purposes)
• Travel or moving expenses to return home due to the transition to online learning for the remainder of the semester

Students who received a reduction in charges for spring for their residence hall room, dining plan or University apartment April rent are currently not eligible for the additional financial assistance. This will be re-evaluated in light of the volume of initial requests for emergency financial assistance. Additionally, students receiving other emergency assistance from the University may be considered for a reduced amount or may not be eligible, again depending on the volume of initial requests for emergency financial assistance funds. Please note that due to limited financial resources and volume of need some applications may not be approved.

You can apply beginning on Tuesday, April 21. There is no deadline. However, the University does not have unlimited funds from the CARES Act and students should apply as soon as possible.

To apply, simply complete the Application for the CARES Act Emergency Grant. An acknowledgement email will be sent to your MIX email account with a timeframe for review and additional information.

For more information, review the WVU Emergency Financial Assistance FAQs.