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The NYU Student Emergency Fund is a limited-purpose loan fund that provides financial assistance to students who have experienced an emergency. The fund can help pay for transportation, housing, food and basic living expenses when there is insufficient money in a student’s account or no source of funds at all. The amount of funding available is based on the severity of the emergency, as determined by NYU’s Financial Aid Office.

NYU Student Emergency Fund

The NYU Student Emergency Fund is a discretionary fund that can be used to help students in financial crises. This fund aims to help students who are experiencing an emergency situation and need assistance with basic necessities such as food, housing, or medical care.

To be eligible for the emergency grant: You must be a full-time student at NYU; enrolled in one of the following programs: BA, BS, MA or MS (including non-degree); have exhausted all other resources (examples include loans/grants from financial aid office and personal funds); provide proof of income (i.e., W2s) if applying for more than one semester at once; show proof of residence within New York City boundaries

What is the NYU Student Emergency Fund?

The NYU Student Emergency Fund program provides financial assistance to students who have encountered an unexpected financial emergency. The fund is available to all NYU students, regardless of their immigration status or country of origin.

The fund’s purpose is not to cover everyday expenses such as tuition, rent and books. Instead, it is intended for use when a student experiences a sudden and unexpected event that threatens their ability to continue attending classes at NYU–for example:

  • If you are hospitalized and unable to attend class due to illness or injury if your family member dies unexpectedly
  • If someone steals your laptop or other valuables from campus
  • If you lose your job (and therefore lose access) before being able to find another one nearby where there are affordable housing options available for students like yourself

Eligibility requirements for the NYU Student Emergency Fund

To be eligible for the NYU Student Emergency Fund, you must:

  • Be an NYU student.
  • Be in good academic standing and not on academic probation at the time of application.
  • Have a financial need not met by other resources such as grants or scholarships (if your family’s annual income is less than $60,000).
  • Have a valid NYU ID with the same name as your student account.

How to request the NYU Student Emergency Fund

To request the NYU Student Emergency Fund, please complete the online form. If you cannot access the online form, call University hotline at (212) 998-4646 or email at emergencyfund@nyu.edu. Please include your name, phone number, email address and fax number in all correspondence so that we can best assist you with your request.

We accept requests by mail as well; please send them to:

NYU Student Emergency Fund

Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships

Room 515A Hamilton Hall (5th floor)

How to use the funds from the NYU Student Emergency Fund

You can use the NYU Student Emergency Fund funds to pay for food, housing, transportation and other emergency expenses. You can also purchase school-related items such as textbooks or computer hardware. Finally, suppose you incur health care expenses during your time at NYU (e.g., a broken leg that prevents you from attending class). In that case, we will reimburse these costs up to $1,000 annually.

You may be eligible for help if you have encountered an emergency.

You may be eligible for help if you have encountered an emergency. These include:

  • A financial crisis, such as job loss or unexpected medical bills.
  • Severe illness (including mental health issues) or injury.
  • Fire or another natural disaster that causes damage to your home, property and belongings.

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