We understand that an unexpected emergency can cause significant stress and uncertainty, impacting your academic success and personal well-being. Master's students who experience financial hardship as a result of an unanticipated event are encouraged to connect with the Student Affairs team in the Center for Master's Student Excellence to determine their eligibility for the Emergency Hardship Fund. Student Affairs can also provide guidance and advice in navigating available resources and make referrals to appropriate offices.

The Emergency Hardship Fund may cover the following: 

• Winter Gear: Items such as a winter coat, boots, hat, scarf, and gloves. 
• Medical Costs: Sudden medical, vision, or dental costs not covered by health insurance.
• Travel: Unexpected travel costs, such as travel to or from Providence during extended breaks or to care for a family member. 
• Car Repair: Non-routine expenses related to car repair. This does not cover regular car maintenance costs.  
• Technology Repair: Funds to cover repair or diagnostic and maintenance services at the Brown Bookstore. Awards are based on a fee schedule, posted at the Bookstore at the time of service. 
• Textbooks & course materials: Required texts or course materials required for a student to successfully participate in their academic programs. 
• Personal/Other: Funds to cover personal items, such as DACA fees or F1 visa fees, or other costs.  

Please be aware that Emergency Hardship Funding is limited and is based on financial need; some requests may be granted through this resource. Emergency Hardship Funding grant amounts vary, and funding priority is based on the urgency of the situation, level of hardship, and the student's overall financial situation. Emergency Hardship Funding typically provides awards up to a maximum of $500 per academic year. 

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Eligibility

Students can review eligibility requirements and the award process in UFunds, in the SPS E-Gap Fund for Master's and Professional Students.