Student Emergency Fund

Student Emergency Fund

Helping Medical Students Through Unexpected Challenges

The Student Emergency Fund provides short-term, one-time financial assistance to MD students facing unforeseen emergencies or financial hardship. This fund is not a loan and does not need to be repaid.

Funded by generous alumni and donors, this assistance helps students bridge financial gaps during times of crisis—ensuring that unexpected hardship does not derail a student’s education.

    What the Fund Supports:

    Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis and may include:

    • Catastrophic natural events (e.g., fire, flood)
    • Extreme medical emergencies
    • Death or emergency in the immediate family
    • Unforeseen financial hardship preventing payment of required exam fees
    Important Notes:
    • Maximum award: up to $2,000
    • Not intended to replace scholarships or loans
    • May affect cost of attendance and student loan eligibility
    • Not intended for routine expenses (such as monthly bills or routine maintenance costs)
    • Funds are limited and not all requests can be approved
    Eligibility Criteria:

    To qualify, students must:

    • Be a currently enrolled full-time MD student, in good standing, at the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine
    • Be experiencing a temporary financial hardship due to an emergency
    • Have explored other resources, which are unavailable or insufficient
    • Be able to provide documentation of financial hardship to the Associate Dean for Students
    Application Review and Financial Considerations:

    Each request is reviewed individually and confidentially by the Alumni Association Board.

    • Approval is based on demonstrated financial need
    • Every effort is made to process requests promptly
    • Not all requests will receive financial support, as funding is limited

    Please note:

    • Awards from this fund will impact your cost of attendance
    • Funds may be considered taxable income under federal regulations
    • For questions about how this may affect your financial aid package, please contact the Financial Aid Office

    If you are a current student experiencing financial hardship

    REQUEST HELP

    Thank you to Our Donors

    This fund is made possible thanks to the compassion and generosity of our alumni and friends of the School of Medicine. Your support helps our students stay focused on their calling to serve others—thank you.

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    Together, we can ensure no student faces hardship alone.