Emergency funds keep Charlotte students on track

Access to emergency funds keeps UNC Charlotte students on track for positive educational outcomes.

Student Emergency Funds assist students by providing monetary support when an unexpected, immediate, and unavoidable life emergency occurs with  unforeseen expenses. SEF is designed to provide needed financial relief for situations such as accidents, illness, death of a family member, fire damage, need for temporary housing, or natural disaster. The Fund was first established to support students during the COVID-19 pandemic and remains an important resource for students today. 

While we know there are many services on campus to help students beyond academics, Charlotte is privileged to be surrounded by community agencies that also provide support to students. And since reasons for financial need are often complex, the Division of Student Affairs sought to gain a more holistic perspective of students’ experiences and use of resources through an integrated data study using data held by the Charlotte Regional Data Trust at the UNC Charlotte Urban Institute.