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"Pro Joe" Student Emergency Assistance Fund

The “Pro Joe” Student Emergency Assistance Fund (SEAF) exists to provide limited emergency financial support to currently enrolled Texas Wesleyan University (TXWES) students who are otherwise unable to meet essential expenses due to a temporary or unexpected hardship.

Average awards range from $50 to $150, but will not be more than $500 per student per year. Decisions regarding the disbursement of SEAF monies are made on a case-by-case basis. These awards are not loans and do not require repayment. 

Funds paid to student recipient may be taxable income and will be reported on tax form W-2 for employees (Student Assistant or Federal College Work Study) or 1099-MISC for non-employees.

Need assistance? Complete an application.

Have any questions? Please contact deanofstudents@txwes.edu.

Types of Expenses Considered

Example of expenses that may be covered by the SEAF include, but are not limited to:

  • medication or prescription expenses;
  • books, fees or other school related expenses;
  • replacement of essential personal belongings due to a fire or natural disaster; and
  • safety related needs (i.e., lock-changes, emergency shelter).

Examples of expenses that are not covered by the SEAF include:

  • tuition, fees or study abroad costs;
  • regularly anticipated fixed expenses (i.e., rent, utilities);
  • health insurance;
  • non-essential personal bills (i.e., credit card bills, cable, cell phone);
  • any expenses for entertainment, recreation or non-emergency travel;
  • parking tickets, library fines or other expenses mistakenly incurred; or
  • replacement of lost or stolen items.
Eligibility Requirements

Any TXWES student may apply for the SEAF. To be considered, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • demonstrable temporary financial hardship;
  • documented sudden hardship from emergency, accident or unforeseen event;
  • capability to remain enrolled at TXWES must be in jeopardy during the semester in which the SEAF application is received;
  • other possible financial resources must have been considered and/or sought and are insufficient or unavailable;
  • funds are only awarded to the recipient;
  • be currently enrolled as a full-time, degree-seeking student; and
  • fully complete application, including answers to all questions and submitted supporting documentation as needed.
SEAF Application Process

Students who are in need of emergency financial assistance may submit an application and supporting documentation to the Dean of Students Office.  Students are encouraged to meet with a member of the Student Affairs team to discuss their situation or to seek support in completing the process. The Dean of Students will review submitted applications and seek feedback from campus colleagues to determine appropriate funding amount.  Applicants may be required to meet with a representative from the Dean of Students Office to discuss their application and circumstances related to the emergency. If an applicant is currently receiving financial aid, please be aware that receiving an award from the SEAF may affect future aid packages. If you have questions, please contact the Dean of Students Office at deanofstudents@txwes.edu or 817.531.4872.

The SEAF application requires the following information:

  1. Full name
  2. Student ID number
  3. TXWES email
  4. Local address
  5. Local phone
  6. Received funds from SEAF before? If so, when and what?
  7. Amount of funds requested
  8. Detailed explanation of why emergency funds are needed and what they will be used for
  9. Detailed description of efforts made to obtain assistance outside of the SEAF
  10. Supporting documentation to any question above

If you would like to apply for assistance, complete the SEAF application.