Student Emergency Fund

The Alumni Student Emergency Fund was established by the School of Medicine Alumni Association upon recommendation from the Student Programs Committee to financially assist University of Utah medical students who are experiencing an acute hardship due to a significant life event or emergency.

This fund assists current medical students in special circumstances who face situations that make continuing medical school difficult. This assistance gift is not meant to replace scholarships or loans but help the individual over a brief period of crisis with funds to bridge a gap in funding. The gift, which will affect cost of attendance and student loan amounts, is requested by application process and is limited up to an amount of $2,000. All requests are reviewed by the Alumni Association Board. 

Examples of appropriate uses of the fund include;

• serious illness of a medical student or family member
• travel to assist with family emergencies such as a death in the family, or care of an acutely ill child or parent.
• Financial straits that prohibit a students payment of fees for exams by an unforeseen circumstance.

Once an application has been submitted, financial aid will review the application to determine impact on the cost of attendance and if the student is otherwise in good standing. Following, all requests are reviewed by the Alumni Association Board and funding requests will be granted up to $2,000.