Emergency Funding
Graduate Student Assistance Fund
The Graduate Student Assistance Fund program aims to support the wellbeing of graduate students facing financial hardship due to a qualifying event.
Example Qualifying Events
1) Pregnancy
2) New Child
3) Loss of a Family Member
4) Care for a Medical Condition (of the graduate student -or- the care of a graduate student's family member)
6) Unexpected Housing Displacement
7) Childcare Expenses
Visit the Division of Graduate Studies website for more information on current qualifying events, eligibility, award amounts and limitations, and details on how to apply.
Student in Crisis Fund
If you are experiencing a financial crisis that negatively impacts your academics, you may be eligible to receive one-time financial support from the Students in Crisis Fund from the Dean of Students.
Visit the application website to learn more.
International Student Emergency Financial Aid
The International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) offers limited emergency financial aid each term to currently enrolled F and J international students with unexpected, short-term financial problems.
Visit the ISSS website to learn more.
Emergency Loans
Jesse M. Bell Graduate Loan
The Jesse M. Bell Graduate Loan is a short-term loan available to current UO graduate students.
Visit the Division of Graduate Studies website to learn more.
UO Emergency Loans
Under the emergency loan program, a maximum of $300.00 may be borrowed for up to ninety days interest free with a Service charge of $8.00 per loan.
Visit the Business Affairs website to learn more.
More Financial Support
Basic Needs Program - Financial Resources
Emergency aid, financial aid, community aid, resource swaps, and more are available through the Basic Needs Program.
If you are currently enrolled and facing an urgent financial situation impacting your access to stable housing, food security, or more -or- if you know you need support but are unsure on where to begin, please fill out the Basic Needs Assistance Form to request a response from the Basic Needs team.
Visit the Basic Needs website to learn more.
Financial Wellness Center
A resource hub offering information, workshops, and peer advising to help students manage their money by budgeting and borrowing responsibly, understanding credit, and making informed decisions regarding their finances. One-on-one consultations and trainings are available by request.
Location: Global Scholars Hall, Room 117
Phone: 541-346-9252
Website: financialwellness.uoregon.edu
Questions?
If you have any other questions, email us at gegradstudies@uoregon.edu. We look forward to speaking with you!