Student Emergency Fund
The College of Science Dean’s Office, in partnership with the Office of Financial Aid, offers emergency grants of up to $500 to help our science students overcome unexpected financial challenges that may impact their academic progress at Cal State Monterey Bay.
Some examples of the appropriate use of this fund:
- Replacement of essential personal belongings due to fire, flood, theft, or natural disaster
- Emergency or temporary housing assistance
- Emergency auto repair
- Medications or costs related to emergency medical care (not covered by insurance)
- Assistance with rent or utilities due to an emergency situation
- Emergency transportation related to a family death or illness
- Other emergency situations that will impact a student's ability to fully participate in their academic career.
Eligibility Criteria
- Be in good academic standing (determined by current CSUMB GPA)
- Demonstrate how this assistance will enable you to stay and/or be successful at CSUMB
- Provide appropriate documentation to support your financial need
Unfortunately the COS Emergency Fund cannot be used for non-emergency financial needs such as:
- Lack of financial resources to cover regular expenses (eg. rent, utilities, food, transportation etc.)
- Lack of financial resources to cover tuition and books
Submit an Application
Students are required to formally apply for these funds using the form below. Requests will be evaluated on both a first-come, first-serve basis, and on the nature of the emergency. To submit an application, complete the Student Emergency Fund application.