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Important

Please note that funds for the ESHI Basic Needs Assistance Fund has been exhausted and the application was only available for the academic year 2024-2025. 

The Unexpected Hardship fund, formerly the Student Emergency Fund relies on individual donations, due to limited funds, first-time applicants are prioritized and returning applicants are considered based on availability of funds.

Supporting Our Golden Eagles

91Porn is grateful to the many of you who have asked how you can help students. Northeastern has designated the Unexpected Hardship Fund for this effort. Click the link below to support students who are experiencing unexpected financial hardships.

Make a Gift to the Student Unexpected Hardship Fund

Overview

The Unexpected Hardship Fund provides limited emergency financial support to currently enrolled students who are unable to meet essential expenses due to a temporary or unexpected hardship. 

The fund was created by Daniel López Jr., Vice President for Student Affairs, and Wamucii Njogu, former Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, with the support of students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of NEIU.

Application Process

Please note that tuition and fees are not eligible expenses 

Students who are in need of emergency assistance must complete the following online Unexpected Hardship Fund and provide relevant supporting documentation.

The Unexpected Hardship Fund Committee (UHFC), composed of the Vice President and Dean of Students for Student Affairs Staff, faculty and staff representatives, will review the submitted application and determine the appropriate funding amount. The SEFC reviews the application with a holistic approach and members can follow up with additional resources, both internal and external, to support the applicant.  

Decisions regarding disbursement of funds are made on a case-by-case basis and amounts will be based on eligibility, documentation of need, and availability of funds. Awards are not considered loans and do not require repayment. The maximum amount awarded is $650 by academic year, applications submitted after this amount is met will not be considered. Due to limited funds, first-time applicants are prioritized and returning applicants are considered based on availability of funds. If your application is denied, you will receive an email communication with information about external resources.  

Applicants may be asked to meet with a staff member in Student Affairs to discuss their application. If you are currently receiving financial aid, please be aware that receiving funding from the Unexpected Hardship Fund may affect your future aid packages and funds received will be taxed as income. 

For information or questions on the application please contact Student Affairs at (773) 442-4600 or student-affairs@neiu.edu.

Eligibility Requirements

• Demonstrate barriers to access basic student needs (e.g., limited course materials, utilities, transportation, death-related expenses, medical/health).
• Current degree-seeking students regardless of immigration status, who are enrolled at NEIU and attending the semester in which the funds are being requested. Must be enrolled at least half-time, half-time is defined for undergraduate and graduate students as 6 to 8.99 credit hours.
• Be in good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 2.0 or show evidence of recent satisfactory progress.
• Students must have exhausted all other possible financial resources (such as student loans, scholarships and other community resources) before submitting an application.
• Students must be able to provide sufficient documentation of financial need.

Emergency Examples

(This list is not exhaustive):

• Needs related to homelessness, housing insecurity or living in an unsafe situation. Please provide details of your situation and a staff member from the Vice President/Dean of Students for Student Affairs will follow up with you. If you have immediate need, please contact saffairs@neiu.edu or (773)442-4600
• Emergency medical treatment/medication when students do not have the ability to pay and the costs cannot be covered by insurance or there is no insurance
• Temporary food insecurity.
• Books and other essential academic expenses.
• Safety-related needs (i.e. changing a lock).
• Replacement of essential personal belongings due to fire, theft or natural disaster.
• Expenses related to a death or illness in the immediate family.
• Other as determined by the review committee

Expenses Not Covered 

(This list is not exhaustive):

•    Tuition & fees
•    Outstanding debt to the University or other entities.
•    Study abroad costs not related to an NEIU academic program. 
•    Expenses due to a lack of financial planning or overspending.
•    Legal fees.
•    Housing expenses (i.e. Nest student housing balance, any Nest fees, rent, mortgage, security deposit/moving fees)
•    Non-essential utilities (i.e. cable), household, or furniture costs not related to damage or theft.
•    Parking tickets.
•    Costs for entertainment, recreation, non-emergency travel or other non-essential expenses.

Privacy 

All applications and associated information are confidential. Information will only be shared with NEIU staff directly involved in the decision-making process.

Distribution of Funds 

Payments will be processed in the form of checks and can take up to two weeks for processing after student returns the Award Acceptance Letter.

To ensure that funds are used for the intended purpose, students will be asked to provide proof of payment.