Morton College has developed a program to help students in emergency situations

The Morton College Student Emergency Fund provides limited financial assistance to eligible students experiencing unexpected, short term financial hardships that could impact their ability to continue their education. Emergency grants may help cover essential expenses such as food, transportation, clothing, books, or other urgent needs that arise during the semester. The goal of the program is to help students remain enrolled and successfully complete their academic goals.

Students may request funds for an emergency situation or for unanticipated and compelling circumstances that jeopardize their ability to successfully continue in school.

Student Emergency Funds will be provided in the form of grants and typically will range from $100 to $500 depending on need.

Expenses that will be considered include, but are not limited to:

• Replacement costs of essential personal belongings in the event of fire, theft or natural disaster that are not covered by insurance such as laptops or books

• Individually recommended or required services that are considered critical to a student’s success, for example, diagnostic testing for Accessibility Resources

• Winter coat or interview suit

• Money to purchase groceries

• Money for transportation 

To be considered eligible, the student must:

• Be currently enrolled

• Be in good standing

• Have no code of conduct record

• Demonstrate financial hardship that jeopardizes the student’s ability to successfully continue in school due to

  • an emergency situation, or

  • unanticipated and compelling circumstances  

To request funding, please complete an application by clicking on this link.