Warhawk Emergency Fund

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Are you experiencing an urgent financial problem? That is what the Warhawk Emergency Fund is all about. Learn more about applying for assistance. The process is fast, straight forward, and confidential. We want to help you succeed.

Frequently Asked Questions:

When are you accepting applications?

The Warhawk Emergency Fund operates during the spring and falls semesters. Spring applications can be submitted from the first day of spring classes to the last week in April, and fall applications can be submitted from the first day of fall classes until the last week of November. For the most up to date information, send us an email or follow our Instagram.

What do I need to apply?

We ask students have a narrative ready before they apply. A narrative is meant to give our deciding committee an idea of your current situation, why you need the funding you are requesting and what steps you plan on taking to support yourself in the future. Certain funding requests like rent, car repairs, utilities and medical bills require you submit documentation like a lease, repair quote or most recent bill. If you have further questions regarding specific documentation, please email us.

How will I get the money?

The Warhawk Emergency Fund is not permitted to give money directly to students under any circumstances. Instead, we pay the source of the expense like a landlord, utility company or mechanic. Once awarded funding, you will receive an email going over how funding will be distributed in detail, but if you have any questions before that point, please send us an email.

Can you cover ______?

If the expense you need help with is not mentioned above, please include it on your application along with any helpful documentation or send us an email to ask. We work with students to cover what we can, when we can.

What if the bill is in my roommate’s name?

Unfortunately, we are only permitted to fund bills and expenses directly linked to the student who is applying and can only cover bills in the applicant’s name.

How long will it take to process my application?

The Warhawk Emergency Fund is run by a very small team, and while we work hard to process applications as quickly as possible, it is difficult for us to provide an accurate estimate. Applications are processed as quickly as we receive them, so please keep an eye on your student email once you apply. Failure to reply to our emails may create delays in processing your application. If you have not received an update within 3 to 5 days after applying, please reach out to us via phone or email.

Can I apply multiple times?

While students can apply multiple times, we require students visit the Financial Literacy Center before applying again. Students can only receive a maximum of $1000 in total from the Warhawk Emergency Fund, so previous funding awards may impact your ability to receive funding later on.

How can I contact you?

Please come visit us in the Dean of Students Office. If we are available, we will be more than happy to speak with you and answer any questions you have. Otherwise, you can reach out to the Warhawk Emergency Fund via email, emergencyfund@uww.edu, or via phone, 262-472-2125.

How to apply:

1. Prepare your documentation as word documents, photos or pdfs (your narrative and any funding documentation)
2. Fill out our Qualtrics application.
3. Keep an eye on your student email for updates, follow up questions or any further action you may need to take in order to progress your application

Not only does the WEF program improve student retention, overcoming financial hardship improves lives. Click on the videos below to learn how.

Student Success Stories:

Dr. Lauren Smith

Mary Htoo

Susan Tegomoh

Ashley Stone

More about the Warhawk Emergency Fund:

Since the fund's establishment in 2017, 300 students have been awarded almost $250,000 to pay for housing, auto repairs and transportation, medical/dental bills, utilities, childcare and a wide range of other emergency needs. That is 300 students who may otherwise have dropped out of college and never have had the opportunity to earn their degree and improve their future financial well-being.

What does this look like from another perspective? That is an 8% increase in retention of at-risk students in two years: from 92% to 100% by 2019.

That is two years’ worth of hard work that did not come easily. That is also two years’ worth of pilot grant funding which has now come to an end.

The Warhawk Emergency Fund (WEF) needs your help.

To sustain long-term operation assistance programs like the WEF, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater depends on the generosity of gifts from donors. The WEF program is largely supported by non-taxed donations, bequests, and memorials. We are extremely grateful for these charitable gifts.

If you would like to help keep a deserving student in college by contributing to the Warhawk Emergency Fund, donate today! Do you have questions about payroll deductions or setting up a bequest or memorial? Contact us today.

Campus Fundraising

Program gifts from generous donors are our main source of funding, but it is not our only effort. The WEF committee is committed to:

• Collaborate with the UW-W Alumni Center to call upon UW-Whitewater graduates for support.
• Conduct campus fund drives.
• Host drawings at campus and local community functions.

Our source for funding is ongoing. Do you have a suggestion or would you like to become involved with our fundraising efforts? Let us know!

Contact Us

Do you have questions about anything you’ve read on this site? Would you like to offer a fundraising suggestion or become involved in our fundraising efforts? Are you a student seeking help? Please contact us.

Program Administrator

Andrew Browning browningar29@uww.edu

Warhawk Emergency Fund

Dean of Students Office, UW-Whitewater

emergencyfund@uww.edu

P: 262-472-2125
F: 262-472-5027

Please read the following information before visiting the link below to apply.

Eligibility Requirements for the Universities of Wisconsin Emergency Grant

• Must be a Pell Grant-eligible UW student (main and branch campuses)
• Encountered an unexpected financial crisis that may cause the student to not be able to complete the academic term

Students are eligible for no more than two grants per academic year per student, not to exceed $1,000 in total. Grants are not subject to financial aid regulations and do not require aid to be re-packaged.

To apply, log in and complete the Universities of Wisconsin Emergency Grant application. If you are turned down for the Universities of Wisconsin Emergency Grant funding, you may still be eligible for Warhawk Emergency Funds.