Metro State has limited funding to support students with unforeseen basic-need related emergencies. Note that requests cannot be related to tuition, books, or fees.
- The SAFE Emergency Assistance Grant: this grant is limited in funding and will only consider requests for unforeseen emergency situations related to a student's basic needs. Students can only receive this grant on a one-time basis. To be considered, students must be experiencing an unforeseen financial emergency related to their basic needs, be enrolled and taking courses, and be able to provide third-party documentation of the need. To determine if you are eligible to apply, contact the coordinator.
- The Random Act of Kindness Grant: this grant is limited in funding and will consider a basic need-related emergency that does not involve a recurring expense. For more information and or how to apply, contact the coordinator.
- McCabe Emergency Grant for Veteran and Military Students: this emergency grant is only available to veteran and military students who maybe facing an emergency related to their basic needs. For more information or to apply, contact the coordinator.
- The Phillips Loan: students who are not eligible or have been denied emergency funding can request to apply for a Phillips loan in order to cover an urgent basic-need related emergency. The loan does have a small fee and is due to be repaid by the end of the semester. For more information or to apply contact Gateway Services.