Hawk Emergency Fund

Hawk Emergency Fund

Students may request up to $500 in emergency funding one time during their academic career to address a recent, unforeseen basic needs hardship. The hardship must be significant enough that, if not resolved by the end of the semester, it could interfere with the student’s ability to enroll in or remain enrolled in classes. An "unforeseen and unavoidable emergency" is defined as a recent unplanned event, beyond the student's control and not caused by the student's own negligence, lack of planning, and/or money mismanagement. 

Hawk Emergency Fund Applications are first vetted through the Financial Aid Office to determine if other resources are available or appropriate. Students must have on file or file a FAFSA/TAFSA/TPEG to be considered, and additional information may be requested.

*Refer to UHCL's Academic Calendar for current semester Census Date and Last Class Day.

Before completing the application, be sure to have the following to support your request:

• Documented recent emergency/unforeseen and unavoidable circumstance
• Documented recent expense(s)
• Financial Need
• Reason enrollment status may be adversely affected for the current semester

Hawk Emergency Fund Application