Struggling Student Funds

· Be properly enrolled at Utah Tech University at the time of application for emergency funds

· Applicant must have an immediate financial hardship resulting from an emergency, accident, other unexpected event, or extenuating circumstances

· Preference will be given to those students who have completed at least one semester successfully while earning a 2.0 GPA or higher at UT

· Replacement of books or other essential academic equipment due to theft, fire, or other disaster

· Travel costs related to death or illness of an immediate family member

· Costs related to medication or health care

· Sudden loss of income

· Study abroad

· Insurance

· Parking tickets or other fines

· Entertainment, recreation, non-emergency travel

· Non-essential household or personal expenses

If you are currently receiving financial aid, please be aware that receiving funding from the Struggling Student Fund may affect your financial aid package. Applications for emergency funds will be reviewed quickly and, if approved, every attempt will be made to disburse the funds in a timely manner.

All requests will be submitted to and handled by the Dean of Students Office. The highest level of sensitivity and privacy will be used in reviewing all requests, knowing that the reasons for requests are often linked to very personal matters.

To receive funds please fill out the struggling student application form. The linked pdf can be filled and saved or printed. Please answer the 3 questions on a separate document and include with your application. Complete applications can be emailed to deanofstudents@utahtech.edu., or hand delivered. A representative from the Dean of Students Office will review your application and contact you to set up an appointment.