Student Veterans Emergency Funding Request:

The purpose of this request is for UConn students who served/are serving in the military (including National Guard or Reserves) to be able to request help when experiencing financial hardship and/or when unforeseen circumstances have occurred (i.e. fire, accident, temporary food insecurity, illness, auto breakdown, etc.).  We acknowledge the Veterans Educational Benefits that many military-affiliated UConn students use don’t cover unexpected expenses that arise.  We are grateful to donors like Russ Jones, and those who have contributed to the Kyle Milliken Husky Run & Ruck who have made these funds possible.

Eligibility Requirements:

To be considered for these funds, individuals must meet the criteria below:

• Enrolled at UConn
• Priority will be given to undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in degree seeking programs
• Students who have served/are serving in the military (including those in the Guard or Reserves)
• Ability to describe financial hardship, or unforeseen circumstances that jeopardize the student’s ability to successfully to continue at UConn

Once the request is received, the student’s enrollment will be verified. Requests will be reviewed on an ongoing basis as they are submitted.

Review Process:

Students may request up to $1,500. Requested amounts are not guaranteed.  We may not be able to meet the needs of all requests and when appropriate students will be referred to other potential funding sources for possible assistance.  The process to review requests and notify a student of the decision typically takes 2 to 3 weeks (Note: if the funding request is particularly urgent, please email our office directly at veterans@uconn.edu after submission). Once a decision is made the student will be notified of the status of the request via email.

How to Submit your Request:

Submit your request online for the Student Veterans Emergency Funding Request