Financial Assistance

Basic Needs Center Emergency Fund

The Basic Needs Center can provide financial assistance to cover housing costs including rental assistance, security deposits, or other potential expenses associated with housing. Student funding relies on each individual's circumstances, with a case manager to see if you qualify to receive funding.

The Basic Needs Center Emergency Fund does not cover tuition fees or non-housing related expenses.

Basic Needs Center Emergency Fund Eligibility Requirements

Students must:

  • Be currently enrolled in CU Boulder for at least one credit hour. If it is a break period, you must be enrolled for the upcoming semester.
  • Have a demonstrated need for financial support through the emergency fund.
  • Complete intake meeting with case manager in order to provide documentation of financial need.

Students are eligible to receive this fund once an academic year, which are determined by CU Boulder Academic Calendar.

Division of Student Affairs Student Emergency Fund

The Student Emergency Fund (SEF) is a stipend that can assist you during unanticipated events that might cause you to pause or stop your educational goals. .