College of Science 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.
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
- Must have no outstanding balance with the University
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.
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