Emergency Aid

The 不良研究所 is committed to supporting our students, which includes overcoming temporary financial hardships. The following resources are available to 不良研究所 students.

Special Circumstances for FAFSA Filers

The Office of Financial Assistance recognizes that there are times when student and/or parent tax information reported on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) may not accurately reflect a household's true financial situation. If there is an unusual circumstance that should be taken into account, you may request a review to determine if adjustments can be made to your FAFSA.

Circumstances may include:

  • Review for additional expenses (e.g., child care, laptop purchases or required software).
  • Change in financial circumstances.
  • Change in household size due to pregnancy.
  • Unusual medical expenses.
  • Change in marital status.

Visit our Special Circumstances page for more information.

 

ECMC Solutions

不良研究所 has teamed up with ECMC Solutions to offer free counseling for borrowing/repaying your federal student loans and to help students avoid loan default. Visit for more information.

Food Resources

Cardinals' Cupboard Food Pantry: 不良研究所's Ettling Center for Civic Leadership and Sustainability maintains the Cardinals' Cupboard Food Pantry for non-perishable food assistance. They also maintain a list of external assistance programs and events.

: SNAP provides nutrition benefits to supplement the food budget of needy families so they can purchase healthy food and move toward self-sufficiency. To find out how to apply for SNAP, or for other questions about your eligibility, contact your . The COVID expansion for SNAP is no longer in place. Students must apply directly with their local SNAP office to see if they meet the student qualifications to receive SNAP. In order to qualify as a Student in Higher Education for SNAP, the student must be enrolled at least half-time; over the age 18; and either: working 20+ hours a week earning at least minimum wage; or working through the federal work-study program. Click for an Adobe Sign student eligibility verification form if you are currently contracted and working through 不良研究所's federal work-study program.

 

Other Assistance Programs

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: A program of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission committed to helping Texas citizens connect with the services they need.

: Eligible households will be able to enroll in the program to receive a monthly discount off the cost of broadband service from an approved provider.

CARES Act (HEERF I) Funding

  • The certification and agreement form was approved on April 20, 2020, stating that 不良研究所 will use the funds to provide emergency financial aid grants to students.
  • Student CARES/HEERF I funding received by 不良研究所 for direct student grants: $2,609,844.00
  • Estimated total number of students at 不良研究所 eligible to participate in programs under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, and therefore eligible to receive an emergency financial aid grant (excluding students enrolled 100% online prior to March 13, 2020, as dictated by grant requirements):
    • As of reporting date: May 12, 2020: 4,542
    • As of reporting date: June 3, 2020: 4,565
    • As of reporting date: July 8, 2020: 4,577
    • As of reporting date: Oct. 1, 2020: 4,577
  • The total amount of CARES/HEERF I funds distributed:
    • As of reporting date: May 12, 2020: $2,242,582.00
    • As of reporting date: June 3, 2020: $2,609,844.00
    • As of reporting date: July 8, 2020: $2,609,844.00
    • As of reporting date: Oct. 1, 2020: $2,609,844.00
  • The total number of students who have received a CARES/HEERF I emergency financial aid grant:
    • As of reporting date: May 12, 2020: 4,542
    • As of reporting date: June 3, 2020: 4,565
    • As of reporting date: July 8, 2020: 4,577
    • As of reporting date: Oct. 1, 2020: 4,577
  • CARES/HEERF I fully expended by July 8, 2020. No additional reporting to be completed.

HEERF II Funding

  • Student HEERF II funding received by 不良研究所 for direct student grants: $2,609,844.00
  • The Grant Award Notification was received by 不良研究所 on March 8, 2021.
  • Estimated total number of students at 不良研究所 eligible for the HEERF II student grants:
    • As of reporting date: April 19, 2021: 6,091
    • As of reporting date: May 3, 2021: 6,094
    • As of reporting date: June 3, 2021: 8,350*
    • As of reporting date: July 6, 2021: 8,349
    • As of reporting date: Aug. 4, 2021: 8,349
    • As of reporting date: Sept. 1, 2021: 8,349
    • As of reporting date: Oct. 4, 2021: 8,349
    • As of reporting date: Nov. 1, 2021: 8,349
    • As of reporting date: Dec. 3, 2021: 8,348
    • As of reporting date: Jan. 3, 2022: 8,348
    • As of reporting date: Feb. 3, 2022: 8,348
    • As of reporting date: March 3, 2022: 8,348
    • As of reporting date: April 3, 2022: 8,348
  • The total amount of HEERF II funds distributed:
    • As of reporting date: April 19, 2021: $2,016,500.00
    • As of reporting date: May 3, 2021: $2,068,600.00
    • As of reporting date: June 3, 2021: $2,210,430
    • As of reporting date: July 6, 2021: $2,330,291
    • As of reporting date: Aug. 4, 2021: $2,412,423
    • As of reporting date: Sept. 1, 2021: $2,567,711.02
    • As of reporting date: Oct. 4, 2021: $2,609,844
    • As of reporting date: Nov. 1, 2021: $2,609,844
    • As of reporting date: Dec. 3, 2021: $2,609,844
    • As of reporting date: Jan. 3, 2022: $2,609,844
    • As of reporting date: Feb. 3, 2022: $2,609,844
    • As of reporting date: March 3, 2022: $2,609,844
    • As of reporting date: April 3, 2022: $2,609,844
  • The total number of students who have received an HEERF II emergency financial aid grant:
    • As of reporting date: April 19, 2021: 2,768
    • As of reporting date: May 3, 2021: 2,829
    • As of reporting date: June 3, 2021: 3,043
    • As of reporting date: July 6, 2021: 2,094**
    • As of reporting date: Aug. 4, 2021: 2,145
    • As of reporting date: Sept. 1, 2021: 2,243
    • As of reporting date: Oct. 4, 2021: 2,260
    • As of reporting date: Nov. 1, 2021: 2,260
    • As of reporting date: Dec. 3, 2021: 2,260
    • As of reporting date: Jan. 3, 2022: 2,260
    • As of reporting date: Feb. 3, 2022: 2,260
    • As of reporting date: March 3, 2022: 2,260
    • As of reporting date: April 3, 2022: 2,260
  • HEERF II fully expended by Oct. 4, 2021. No additional reporting to be completed.

*Change in total eligible students reflects a clarification published by Dept. of Education on May 11, 2021, which updated the definition of eligible students to include non-citizen and non-FAFSA students.

**Unduplicated students beginning with July 6, 2021 report.

HEERF III Funding

  • Student HEERF III funding received by 不良研究所 for direct student grants: $7,843,183.00
  • The Grant Award Notification was received by 不良研究所 on May 11, 2021.
  • Estimated total number of students at 不良研究所 eligible for the HEERF III student grants:
    • As of reporting date: July 6, 2021: 7,119
    • As of reporting date: Aug. 4, 2021: 7,904
    • As of reporting date: Sept. 1, 2021: 9,306
    • As of reporting date: Oct. 4, 2021: 9,513
    • As of reporting date: Nov. 1, 2021: 8,464
    • As of reporting date: Dec. 3, 2021: 8,658
    • As of reporting date: Jan. 3, 2022: 8,903
    • As of reporting date: Feb. 3, 2022: 9,142
    • As of reporting date: March 3, 2022: 9,278
    • As of reporting date: April 3, 2022: 9,278
  • The total amount of HEERF III funds distributed:
    • As of reporting date: July 6, 2021: $1,767,200
    • As of reporting date: Aug. 4, 2021: $2,244,465
    • As of reporting date: Sept. 1, 2021: $7,222,534
    • As of reporting date: Oct. 4, 2021: $7,786,983
    • As of reporting date: Nov. 1, 2021: $7,843,183
    • As of reporting date: Dec. 3, 2021: $7,843,183
    • As of reporting date: Jan. 3, 2022: $7,843,183
    • As of reporting date: Feb. 3, 2022: $7,843,183
    • As of reporting date: March 3, 2022: $7,843,183
    • As of reporting date: April 3, 2022: $7,843,183
  • The total unduplicated number of students who have received an HEERF III emergency financial aid grant:
    • As of reporting date: July 6, 2021: 810
    • As of reporting date: Aug. 4, 2021: 1,026
    • As of reporting date: Sept. 1, 2021: 2,591
    • As of reporting date: Oct. 4, 2021: 2,760
    • As of reporting date: Nov. 1, 2021: 2,773
    • As of reporting date: Dec. 3, 2021: 2,773
    • As of reporting date: Jan. 3, 2022: 2,773
    • As of reporting date: Feb. 3, 2022: 2,773
    • As of reporting date: March 3, 2022: 2,773
    • As of reporting date: April 3, 2022: 2,773
  • HEERF III fully expended by Nov. 1, 2021. No additional reporting to be completed.

HEERF Institutional Share Funding Reports