The Carroll and Milton Petrie Student Emergency Grant Fund (includes MetroCard Requests)

GRANT CLOSED FOR FALL 2024

Grant Details:

• Minimum GPA of 2.0
• Up to $1250 per semester; can also apply for one 30-day Unlimited MetroCard each semester

Deadline: Grant re-opening in spring 2025

The Carroll and Milton Petrie Student Emergency Grant Fund has been awarded to Lehman College for the purpose of providing grants that enable currently enrolled students in good academic standing who are experiencing temporary, short-term financial emergencies to remain in school. Students who demonstrate need and are facing unexpected, unforeseen, or unavoidable emergency expenses may apply for this grant.

The grant provides awards up to $1250.00 per semester. The final award amount will be based on need as described in the student’s application and as supported by the appropriate documentation.

In addition, through this fund, students can apply for one 30-day Unlimited MetroCard each semester. You must note that you need help with “transportation” expenses on your Petrie application.

Eligible students must meet application requirements below and provide a complete application.

• Be a matriculated Lehman College student and in good academic standing (E-Permit and Visiting Students are not eligible).
• Have a minimum GPA of 2.0
• Upload their Student ID and supporting documentation to support their emergency and/or demonstrate need
• Provide an invoice, lease or other bill that includes your name and address
• Provide a W-9 form from the vendor to be paid (except if it’s a utility company such a ConEdison, Verizon etc.)
• Provide the name, address and contact information of the vendor/payee.
• Provide a written statement including the information below:
  • How your academic program is helping to achieve your personal and career
  • Your current unexpected, unforeseen, or unavoidable emergency and how the situation is affecting your studies
  • How you will benefit from the grant

*Please note that Petrie funds are not disbursed directly to students-- funds are sent to the vendor directly (such as, landlord, ConEdison, etc.).