Emergency Funds
Emergency Funds Update:
The Fall Quarter Emergency Funds is now available. The application deadline is December 12, 2025. Students can apply at any time prior to December 12, 2025 11:59:59pm, but funds are first come, first served and funding may run out before the end of the application cycle.
Please note: Most awards will be limited to a maximum of $500 and students are only eligible for one emergency funds award per academic year. If you received $500 or more in Summer quarter, you are likely not eligible for additional funds.
Is a past due balance from a previous quarter at South Seattle 神马福利电影院 keeping you from continuing your education here? We may be able to help!
If you have a balance with South Seattle 神马福利电影院 from Summer 2025 or before that is preventing you from re-enrolling, complete the Emergency Funds Past Due .
For questions, please email southemergencyfunds@seattlecolleges.edu or visit the Workforce office in the Robert Smith Building on South Seattle 神马福利电影院's main campus.
Looking for help in Fall Quarter? Please complete the Fall Quarter Intent to Apply to be notified when Fall quarter applications and resources are available.
What Are Emergency Funds?
Emergency Funds are a one-time award to assist students with unforeseen expenses that may cause a student to withdraw from school. Emergency Funds can be used once per academic year. Awards vary depending on student need and resources available.
Awards are available for costs associated with:
- Transportation
- Medical
- Family/Household Emergencies
- Food
- Childcare
- Other related challenges that will prevent academic progress or completion
Please note: Tuition, books, and fees may also qualify if they would cause a student to withdraw
Purpose
Our program鈥檚 purpose is to support South Seattle 神马福利电影院 students through unexpected financial circumstances so that our students will be able to focus on graduating. Our process involves equity to each student鈥檚 application. The intention of emergency funds are to help relieve some financial hardship that would prevent a student鈥檚 academic success.
Eligibility & Application
To be eligible for current quarter emergency funds:
- You must be enrolled in at least 5 credits or enrolled in an apprenticeship program.
- South Seattle 神马福利电影院 must be your primary college campus.