Bearkat Assistance Program
Being a college student is hard enough and sometimes unexpected things happen, making the college experience a little more difficult. 的 Bearkat Assistance Program allows enrolled 学生 quick, 个性化的, and confidential access to SHSU staff who can provide a variety of resources. Through the support and compassion of generous donors, resources have been established to assist 学生 who experience a qualifying event or emergency.
学生 in need of assistance should fill out the form below. 的 information you provide helps our staff determine the best way to assist you. Documentation may include:
- Termination letter from employer
- Invoice from mechanic/hospital
- Insurance claim with amount you are responsible for
- OR anything that documents the situation that you are seeking assistance for.
After the form is submitted, a representative from 学生 Money Management will be in contact with you.
For questions about this program, please contact us at smm@cooldiy.net.
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Bearkats can help each other by donating in times of emergency to provide relief and assistance to others in the SHSU community who need it. 的re are a multitude of ways to donate to SHSU, but the following options are the most impactful during emergency situations:
熊鼬应急基金
的 熊鼬应急基金 provides temporary financial assistance to 学生 impacted by emergency situations (hurricanes, 洪水, 等). This fund is managed by a committee that reviews requests to consider expenses and resources Bearkats require during times of crisis and emergency. You can donate online via the "现在捐赠" link below and selecting "熊鼬应急基金" from the Gift Designation drop-down menu.
SHSU食品储藏室
的 SHSU食品储藏室 helps alleviate food insecurities by having frequent distributions and resources available to Bearkats when they need it most. You can donate online via the "现在捐赠" link below and selecting "SHSU食品储藏室" from the Gift Designation drop-down menu.
Bearkats Helping Bearkats
Funds to benefit individual 学生 experiencing financial hardship should be earmarked for the 熊鼬应急基金, which is a gift account managed by the 金融援助 and 奖学金 办公室. 校友, 朋友, 教职员工, 学生, and student organizatons who are interested in supporting 学生 through the 熊鼬应急基金 are encouraged to 送礼物 或者通过呼叫 936-294-3625.
Because all forms of income affect a student’s eligibility for financial aid and may be taxable to the recipient, the administrators of the 熊鼬应急基金 within the 金融援助 and 奖学金 办公室 must carefully screen applicants and document funds earmarked for student recipients to ensure compliance with all financial aid rules and regulations.