Dreamkeepers Emergency Funding
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With Dreamkeepers, financial setbacks don't mean dropping out.
Salish Kootenai College's emergency aid program provides assistance to students at risk of dropping out of college due to unexpected financial emergencies. This assistance was created to help students stay in college and meet their educational goals, ultimately, securing a better financial future.
To apply, click on the button on this page, click Sign up, and fill out the application completely. Read what the funds can and can’t be used for and be sure to upload all invoices that you would like paid.
You can apply for emergency funding up to $500.00.
Once the request is received, the application will be processed within 2 business days and then sent to the Business Office for check processing.
For further information please contact Kim Barber at (406) 275-4868 or kimberly_barber@skc.edu
ELIGIBILITY
Eligible students need to:
- Have an EFC (Expected Family Contribution) of 7000 or less
- Provide documentation of the financial emergency
You may receive only one emergency grant through this program of no more than $500.00.
Assistance is granted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender, disability, or national origin.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested students must create an online account and submit an application. Documents to support your request (bills or estimates, etc.) are required to complete your application. Contact the Program Administrator with questions.
AWARD PAYMENTS
If approved for funding, in most cases payment will be made payable to a third party. The payment type will be determined by the college on a case-by-case basis.
ELIGIBLE EXPENSES INCLUDE:
Child Care
Food/Meals
Gas
Housing/Rent
Medical/Dental Expenses
Personal Automobile Expenses
Public Transportation/Bus Pass
Utilities
INELIGIBLE EXPENSES INCLUDE:
Alcohol
Books
Entertainment Expenses
Fees
Legal Fees
Tobacco
Tuition