Rackham Graduate Student Emergency Funds
The Rackham Graduate Student Emergency Fund is intended to help meet the financial needs of Rackham graduate students who encounter an emergency situation or one-time, unusual, or unforeseen expenses during their degree program. Situations eligible for funding include such events as:
- Personal or family medical, dental or mental health emergencies
- Major accidents and events such as fire and natural disasters
- Expenses related to the illness or death of an immediate relative
Normal living expenses such as rent, car repairs, child care, utilities and pet-related expenses are generally not covered by this fund.
Students who are experiencing financial difficulties that exceed the scope of this fund may contact Darlene Ray-Johnson via e-mail at rayj@umich.edu or at (734) 647-7548.
Eligibility
Students must be in good academic standing in a Rackham degree program. Rackham graduate students are limited to two (2) Emergency Fund awards.
Deadline
Applications from students are reviewed on a rolling basis once the application is complete.
Award Description
Students are eligible for two (2) Emergency Fund awards. Awards may be up to $2500 each. For students who qualify for need-based financial aid, an Emergency Fund award may reduce original loan amounts. Please contact the Office of Financial Aid for help in evaluating your individual circumstances.
Application Procedure
Students may apply online at https://secure.rackham.umich.edu/Fellowships/apps/index.php?entry=8. A letter of recommendation of no more than two pages (1,500 words) from either the graduate program chair or the department chair of the student's program is required.
The department chair or graduate chair can also submit the letter of support online. Students must provide them with the link and the login information.
The online application includes the following:
- Brief statement describing the emergency situation or one-time, unusual or unforeseen expense and the total dollar amount of emergency funds being requested.
- Budget detailing the amount of emergency funding requested, a list of the specific expenses to be covered by the award, and your financial situation including sources of income and other available funding.
- Letter of recommendation of no more than two pages (1,500 words) from either the graduate chair or the department chair of the student's program.
Article Details
Article ID: 25
Created On: 31 Mar 2009 3:32 PM
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