Crisis Grants

Hennepin Tech has assistance available for students facing unexpected financial emergencies each academic year. The crisis grants were created to help students stay in college and achieve their educational goals. Grants are made possible through the Hennepin Tech Foundation. Please note that most funds will be exhausted at the end of the term. These grants cannot take the place of long-term college financing.

Before applying, please read the following information carefully.

Eligibility

1. Students must be enrolled in 6 or more credits during the semester in which they are applying to be eligible.
2. Only past-due bills that are in the students name are eligile for consideration. Eligible bills include:
   1. Housing/Rent/Mortgage
   2. Medical/Dental/Health Care
   3. Transportation/Vehhicle Repair
   4. Utilities
3. If approved for funding, payment will be made to the creditor (company to whom money is owed) on the student's behalf, not directly to the student.
4. Available up to $500 one time per academic year.

Application Process

1. Complete the Crisis Grant Application online. Applications will open on the 10th business day of each semester. Applications for Spring Semester will open on January 13, 2025.
   • Students requesting funds for future terms are not available until that specific term begins. If you apply before the start of the semester, your application will be denied.
2. Your application will be reviewed for eligibility for a Crisis Grant. Applications will be reviewed after the 10th day of the semester.
3. You are required to submit a copy of an eligible bill/expense to be paid. We will need to see: the bill is in the students name, the creditors name and address where payments can e sent, the amount owed, and that the balance is past due.

Student Responsibilities

• Recipients agree to follow-up with a Hennepin Tech Social Worker for additional resources and support (if needed)

Payments

• If approved for funding, payment will be made to the creditor on the student's behalf, not directly to the student. Foundation Crisis Grants are available up to $500 one time per academic year.

Additional Information

Recipients may be asked to participate in follow-up studies or promotional efforts, including sharing their story regarding how the Crisis Grant enabled them to stay in college.