Student Crisis Grant Fund

Apply through the office of Student Affairs – In these extraordinary times this is a reminder the Student Crisis Grant was established in 2018 to help assist students facing unpredictable financial hardship which would otherwise interfere with their success in college. The fund provides micro-grants on a one-time basis. Funds are paid by the Foundation directly to agencies/vendors and are not available as a direct payment to students. The types of expenses covered include, but are not limited to:
- Essential academic needs (books and supplies)
- Replacement of personal items due to fire, theft, flood, etc.
- Emergency expenses related to dependents (e.g. childcare)
- Securing short-term housing
- Assistance with utilities or other basic needs
- Transportation

Direct payment to students if needed upon receipt of W-9. Note, the student maybe subject to taxes.
The maximum award has been increased to $1,000.Applications are managed by the Office of Student Affairs with consultation from the Office of Financial Aid.
To apply, please visit: https://www.newpaltz.edu/studentaffairs/ and look under the *Other Resources tab on the left hand side of the web page. Alternatively applications can be found by visiting mynewpaltz.edu on the bottom of the left menu.