The UMGC Student Aid Fund for Emergency Relief (SAFER) was established to assist UMGC students worldwide who are experiencing financial hardship related to an unforeseen emergency. In general, this fund is designed to help students meet several categories of need:
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Housing
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Food
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Childcare
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Healthcare
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Technology
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Course material fees
Eligibility Requirements
Students may receive UMGC SAFER aid once per academic year if they meet the following requirements:
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Are enrolled at least half-time during the term in which they apply
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Are in good academic standing
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Have successfully completed a minimum of 6 credits at UMGC
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Have a FAFSA on file and have received a financial aid offer
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Have a current UMGC balance or zero balance
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Have no overdue balance
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Are not employed at UMGC
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Are enrolled in degree or certificate program
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Have not received emergency funds in this academic year
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Have a financial need arising from an emergency
Funds
Funds are limited and have been donated by the generous UMGC community. In order to assist as many qualifying students as possible, the SAFER team trusts students to choose one of three tiers that meets their emergency need.
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Tier 1: $100
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Tier 2: $300
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Tier 3: $500
Application & Disbursement
By following the application instructions below, you are requesting this emergency funding from UMGC to assist with your educational and financial needs. If you have a current balance owed to UMGC, the application form will ask that you outline your plan to meet all current financial obligations to UMGC.
To apply for UMGC SAFER aid, please click the application link below.