New College of Florida offers emergency funding options to students in emergency and crisis situations. When a student decides to apply for funding, the student will first meet with the Financial Literacy Specialist or another member of the New College Emergency Fund Committee. After the initial meeting and the student submits their application, the New College Emergency Fund Committee will meet to review and determine the amount of funding, if approved. After the committee meeting, the student will be notified in an in-person meeting. Based on the student’s self-disclosed financial crisis, the Financial Literacy Specialist or another appropriate member of the Student Support Team and/or New College Emergency Fund Committee will guide the student through the process as well as the emergency or crisis situation. Requests for emergency assistance are considered on the basis of what is recognized as an emergency by the committee. As such, the New College Emergency Fund Committee considers each request separately. The fund is sustained by monetary contributions.
• Be an actively enrolled New College of Florida student.
• Be able to demonstrate an urgent financial need. (Supporting documentation will be required).
• Appropriate documentation includes eviction/foreclosure notice, utility cut-off notice, medical bill, etc. and all must be submitted with the application.
• Must have exhausted all sources of financial assistance and aid.
Requests for emergency assistance will be considered on the basis of what is recognized as an emergency, in the following categories:
*These are general guidelines and each request will be reviewed by the Committee.
To schedule an appointment to discuss your emergency fund needs please schedule a meeting with Ceci Linton, Financial Literacy Specialist, here. After an initial meeting with the Financial Literacy Specialist or another member of the New College Emergency Fund Committee, the student will complete the application form and supply necessary additional documentation. Applicants may be required to submit additional supporting documentation as deemed necessary by the Committee to receive final approval of the request. All funds awarded will be disbursed to the student via check or third party vendor pending committee decision. Receipts may be required from a vendor if paid directly to the vendor.
Students are required to provide proof of financial hardship such as bank statements, bills, shelter documentation, and/or legal notices providing evidence of their financial emergency. Additionally, each student’s financial records will be reviewed.