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The Student Emergency Assistance Fund (SEAF) is intended to support students experiencing acute, unexpected financial emergencies that arise from unforeseen circumstances and may immediately impact a student’s ability to remain enrolled.

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

• Emergency medical costs that arise unexpectedly and are not otherwise covered;
• Replacement of essential personal belongings following an emergency or disaster (e.g., fire, flood, or other unforeseen events);
• Safety-related emergency needs, such as temporary emergency shelter or lock changes following a safety concern.

SEAF is not intended to cover routine, ongoing, or expected costs associated with enrollment or daily living. As such, the following expenses are not covered:

• Tuition, fees, books, or study abroad costs;
• Regularly anticipated fixed expenses, including rent, utilities, or ongoing living expenses;
• Health insurance premiums;
• Non-essential or discretionary personal expenses, such as credit card bills, cable, or cell phone services;
• Entertainment, recreation, or non-emergency travel;
• Parking tickets, library fines, or other charges incurred due to policy violations or oversight; or
• Replacement of items that are lost or stolen outside of a documented emergency.

Any Texas Wesleyan University student may apply for the Student Emergency Assistance Fund (SEAF). To be considered, students must meet all of the following criteria:

• Be experiencing a temporary financial hardship that is creating immediate difficulty;
• Have experienced a sudden and unexpected situation (such as an emergency, accident, or unforeseen event);
• Be at risk of not being able to continue enrollment at Texas Wesleyan;
• Have already explored other financial options (such as personal resources or financial aid);
• Be currently enrolled as a full-time, degree-seeking student; and
• Submit a complete application, including answers to all required questions and any supporting documentation requested.

SEAF funds are awarded directly to the student and cannot be transferred to others.

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.