Student emergency aid may be in the form of grants, low-interest loans, or referrals to community organizations as appropriate

The Office of Student Financial Assistance provides oversight of multiple emergency aid programs to support students in continuing to attend classes while experiencing emergent circumstances. The funds are available to assist students with unexpected expenses, such as car repairs, utility expenses, childcare expenses, health care expenses and more.

Aid Application

A&M-Central Texas utilizes a single emergency aid application for students to request assistance with emergent circumstances. Click here to access the Student Emergency Aid Application in WarriorWeb. If you have questions about the application, please contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance.

Special Circumstances

If you or your family are experiencing extreme changes in your financial situation (i.e. loss of employment, medical expenses, separation/divorce), you may be eligible to adjust your FAFSA to reflect your situation more accurately. Please email the Office of Student Financial Assistance for instructions.

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF II)

The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II) is authorized by the Coronavirus Reponse and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSSA) and was signed into law on . Texas A&M University-Central Texas is using HEERF II funds to provide students with financial aid grants, which may be used for any component of the student’s cost of attendance. HEERF II grant fund priority awarding will go to eligible undergraduate and graduate students who are currently enrolled at Texas A&M University-Central Texas and who have demonstrated exceptional financial need based on their FAFSA application:

• Must be enrolled in the semester for which the student is requesting aid.
• Enrollment was impacted by COVID-19 and have expenses incurred for housing, food, course materials, technology, healthcare (including mental health), or childcare.
• Submit a 2020-2021 if applying for Summer 2021 or submit a 2021-2022 FAFSA if applying for Fall 2021 to determine exceptional need and maximum eligibility.
• May not receive more than one award in a single term and/or $4500 in a 12-month period.

All funds awarded to a student through an emergency aid program will be disbursed through the student account. Refunds will be sent to BankMobile and provided to you via your previously selected refund preference.

Student Emergency Relief Fund (SERF) Grant

SERF Grants are designed to helps currently enrolled students with a temporary emergent financial need. Funds payday loans Jefferson on are made available through the Office of Student Financial Assistance and considered estimated financial assistance in financial aid awards. Students must be in good standing with the institution. Documentation supporting emergent financial need or circumstances is required for consideration.

Student Emergency Relief Fund (SERF) Loan

Emergency Loans are designed to help students with a temporary emergent financial need. These funds are available through the Office of Student Financial Assistance, but are separate from the emergency tuition and fee loans. Currently enrolled students who are in good financial standing with the university may apply for an emergency loan. Typical maximum loan amounts are $500. Loans have a 1.25% origination fee. Students may be required to meet with an Office of Student Financial Assistance representative to discuss need and discuss ability to repay loan by designated repayment date. Documentation supporting emergent financial need or circumstances is required for consideration.

CARES Act Emergency Aid

The CARES Act funding covers expenses related to the disruption of normal institution operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on guidance provided by the Department of Education, general eligibility requirements for CARES Act emergency aid includes:

• Must be enrolled in the semester for which the student is requesting aid.
• Must be a degree-seeking studentUndergraduate, Graduate, Specialist, or Doctoral.
• Must be eligible to receive Title IV aid; see Title IV Eligibility Criteria (Basic Eligibility Criteria for Federal Student Aid).
• Enrollment was impacted by COVID-19 and have expenses incurred for housing, food, course materials, technology, healthcare, or childcare.
• Must have submitted 2019-2020 FAFSA if applying for Spring 2020 or Summer 2020; must have submitted a 2020-2021 FAFSA if applying for Fall 2020 or Spring 2021.
• Must not be enrolled exclusively online in a program available 100% online.

All funds awarded to a student through an emergency aid program will be disbursed through the student account. Refunds will be sent to BankMobile and provided to you via your previously selected refund preference.