UTA Emergency Assistance FundEligibility

Friday, Mar 27, 2020

UTA students with a temporary financial hardship resulting from a sudden emergency may apply for financial help.

Eligibility

Applicants must have a temporary financial hardship resulting from a sudden emergency, accident or unforeseen event
The student’s capability to attend UTA must be at jeopardy due to the emergency
Applicants must be currently enrolled at UTA during the semester they seek financial assistance
Other possible financial resources must have been considered and are insufficient or not available in a timely manner
Funds are awarded only to the recipient
Applications must be able to provide requested documentation

Students need to apply online

Proper documentation must be provided within the application and/or during a meeting with the EAF representative this may include but not limited to:

Applicant’s monthly budget
Documentation of the crisis situation: photo’s, doctor’s note, insurance claim, etc.
Bills or invoices for payments to be made

A representative of the EAF committee will call the student for more information and/or to set a meeting with the student within a timely manner of the application submission
The student will receive a notice of their application being approved or denied through their UTA email account
Funds will be available as university policy allows
After the funds have been distributed, the student must provide receipts showing the money was used for the reasons specified in the application