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id='main_content' class="uw-body-copy" tabindex="-1"> <div> <p><span data-contrast="none">We understand life can be unpredictable. Unplanned and unexpected costs can cause significant stress and impact academic success and personal well-being. That’s why the </span><b><span data-contrast="none">three campuses of the University of Washington</span></b><span data-contrast="none"> have Emergency Aid assistance to support currently enrolled UW students.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":218,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">Emergency Aid funding assists UW students by providing financial support when assistance is needed with unexpected, unavoidable, and unplanned expenses surrounding situations such as accidents, illness, fire/water damage, or a need for emergency housing and food. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":218,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">Possible expenses that can be considered for emergency aid assistance include:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":218,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Food security</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Emergency medical/dental costs</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Emergency/Temporary Housing and living expenses</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Family emergencies</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Natural disasters</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><span data-contrast="none">This list is not all inclusive. If the reason you are seeking funds is not listed, you can still submit an Emergency Aid Request for consideration.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559685":0,"335559731":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">Examples of expenses not covered;</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Tuition, fees, study abroad costs</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Regular anticipated fixed expenses, such as rent</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Parking tickets</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Non-emergency travel</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Other non-essential or anticipated expenses</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><span data-contrast="none">Aid may come in a variety of forms, including grants, loans and/or campus and community resources. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":218,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><b><span data-contrast="none">What can I do if my income or my family’s income has changed?</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">If you are experiencing a change in your or your family’s income, please let us know by providing additional information about your situation. You can do so by submitting one of the following forms:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <p><a href="https://apps.concert.uw.edu/sign/finaid/2022%20RR%20S%20INCOME/"><span data-contrast="none">Change in Financial Situation – Student</span></a><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559685":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <p><a href="https://apps.concert.uw.edu/sign/finaid/2022%20RR%20P%20INCOME/"><span data-contrast="none">Change in Financial Situation – Parent</span></a><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559685":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> </div> <p>Phishing emails are being received regarding CARES funding, do not provide personal information like your Social Security number or bank account information. 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