OFYI Emergency Funding | Office of First-Year Initiatives

The Office of First-Year Initiatives Emergency Fund is intended to alleviate financial burdens which may hinder academic progress and success; specifically for students involved in the Flames Leadership Network. Students who are in need of assistance will be asked to fill out the form completely and thoughtfully for fullest consideration. Students may request up to $500, but should request the bare minimum necessary, so as to reserve as much funding as possible for other students. This is a one time award.

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Name * Required
First Last
UIN * Required
Email * Required

Please enter your UIC email
College * Required
Dollar amount of emergency funds requested. (You should request the bare minimum necessary, so as to reserve as much as possible for other students) * Required
Please provide a statement describing the emergency situation or one-time, unusual, or unforeseen expense.
Outline a budget detailing the specific expenses to be covered by the award (which can include tuition, fees, books, housing), and your financial situation including sources of income and other available funding. * Required
Do not include a statement for funding other than an approximate budget of what the emergency funding will plan to cover
List any other scholarships you have applied for or other sources of funding you are currently seeking. If none, provide rationale for not seeking alternative funding.
Have you pursued the option of federal student loans? If not, explain your reason for not seeking this avenue of available funding. * Required
Please describe your work experience including current position held and hours worked. If not currently employed, explain why not. * Required
Consent * Required
Permission for Release of Records and Certification
By signing this form, I agree to allow the emergency funding committee to review my materials and UIC records. I also certify that all the information I have provided on this application is correct and complete.

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