Resources at Mid

Step 1

• Review the eligibility requirements and gather required documentation.

Step 2

• Review the list of allowable and non-allowable expenses below.

Step 3

• Complete the Online Application.

Step 4

• Students are notified of the decision within 2-3 business days. If approved, the notification includes the amount awarded.

To be eligible for assistance, students must

• Have experienced a recent, unexpected financial hardship resulting from an emergency, accident, or other unforeseen event.
• Be a currently enrolled, degree-seeking Mid Michigan College student, enrolled at least half-time (6+ credit hours) during fall, winter, or summer semesters.
• Have a current FAFSA on file.
• Be in good academic standing, meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
• Have exhausted all other available financial aid resources.
• Provide documentation supporting the emergency and related expenses.

Below is a non-exhaustive list of expenses that may be considered. Documentation is required.

• Essential utilities.
• Emergency car repairs or transportation needs, excluding routine maintenance and vehicle purchases.
  • Limited to $300.
  • Students may receive this support only once.
• School-related expenses, excluding a computer, textbooks, and courseware.
• Replacement of essential belongings due to theft, fire, flood, or natural disaster.
• Safety-related costs, such as a lock change or securing safe housing.
• Emergency temporary lodging to avoid homelessness or unsafe living conditions.
• Temporary food insecurity.
• Emergency medical treatment, medication, or prescriptions that are not covered by insurance.
• Emergency travel expenses to return home after the sudden death or emergency of an immediate family member.

Below is a non-exhaustive list of expenses that will not be considered.

• Expenses resulting from overspending or a lack of budgeting.
• Outstanding debt, including credit cards, past-due fees, or existing balances owed to the College.
• Anticipated academic or living expenses, including tuition, fees, textbooks, rent, or insurance.
• Penalties, fines, tickets, or legal fees.
• Routine rent, security deposits, or monthly bills (unless tied to a documented emergency).
• Gas for personal vehicles.
• Non-essential utilities.
• Costs related to entertainment, recreation, or non-emergency travel.
• Replacement of non-essential personal items.

Attach documentation in the form of a bill, receipt, quote, police reports, insurance claims, letters from a medical provider or professional, victim advocate reports, or similar documentation in the student’s name supporting the hardship.

If you do not have access or have a specific situation where documentation is challenging to obtain, explain the request in the online application or email finaid@midmich.edu.

We understand that emergencies are urgent. Applications are reviewed as soon as we receive them, and you can expect a response within two to three business days.

• Applying for the Student Emergency Assistance Fund does not guarantee that you will receive money.

Awards are issued directly to the student based on their selected refund process in Self-Service.

• We encourage you to set up direct deposit. Visit midmich.edu/banking to add your account information in Self-Service.
• If direct deposit is not set up, a check is mailed to the address on file. Visit Self-Service to review your profile and verify your contact information. 

This fund is intended to be a one-time grant, based on your specific emergency circumstances.

However, you are permitted to apply for more than one emergency aid grant if you have a new emergency circumstance. We require documentation for all funds requested, and you are limited to no more than one emergency aid grant per semester in which you are enrolled. There is a lifetime limit of $1,500.

Below is a non-exhaustive list of reasons why requests may be denied.

• Eligibility requirements were not met.
• The situation does not qualify as an emergency causing financial hardship.
• Required documentation was not provided.
• The student’s financial aid awards fully cover the cost of attendance.
• The student has already received emergency funding this year.
• Funding has been exhausted for the year.

Information submitted is used solely to determine eligibility and may be shared with other College departments that have a legitimate need to know for purposes of reviewing or processing this request, in accordance with College policy and FERPA.