UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN River Falls

Dean of Students Office

Emergency Grant/Loan Program

The University of Wisconsin-River Falls is dedicated to student success both in and out of the classroom and recognizes that sometimes financial emergencies can occur that may interfere with this success. The UWRF Emergency Grant/Loan Program assists with some emergencies that can negatively affect success and progress towards a degree.

The Emergency Grant/Loan Program has certain restrictions for what is eligible for coverage. If these programs do not provide coverage for your specific need, we encourage students apply for scholarships. The Financial Resources page offers insight for other resources in the community and at UWRF.

UWRF provides the following Emergency Fund programs. It’s important to read the programs carefully to better understand what program you are more qualified for.

  • The Universities of Wisconsin Emergency Grant can assist with medical bills, car repairs, travel for family emergencies, and to replace items stolen or damaged in a fire. It cannot cover other expenses.

Emergency Grant approval is dependent on avaiable funds. 

The Emergency Grant is available to students with an unexpected financial crisis that would cause a student to not complete the term.

Eligible expenses include:

  • Unexpected medical expenses
  • Car repair
  • Travel expenses for a family emergency
  • Replacement of item(s) due to theft/fire damage

Ineligible expenses:

  • Tuition and other student fees
  • Groceries, alcohol, & tobacco
  • Entertainment 
  • Legal services
  • Fines
  • Ongoing expenses

Eligibility requirements:

  • Student must be currently enrolled and working towards a degree
  • Eligible for Pell Grant through completion of FAFSA application
  • Have an unanticipated expense shown above that would cause the student to be unable to complete the term
  • Have not received more than two grants per academic year, totaling no more than $1,000

How to apply:

  • Prior to submitting tis application, you must have a submitted FAFSA application on file
  • Gather documentation for the expense(s) needing covered (a bill, invoice, etc.)
  • Gather Banking Information for direct deposit. Scan or photograph a voiced personal check or official documentation from your bank with account and routing number

APPLY HERE

Questions?

Please reach out to our office for assistance by calling 715-425-0720, or by emailing deanofstudents@uwrf.edu.

Interested in supporting the Emergency Fund Program? 

Visit Give to UW-River Falls and select Student Emegency Fund as the designation.

Contact Us

Dean of Students Office
deanofstudents@uwrf.edu
715-425-0720
235 Rodli Hall