Student Affairs Emergency Grant

GRANT CLOSED FOR FALL 2024

Grant Details:

• Minimum GPA of 2.0 
• Up to $950 per semester

Deadline: Grant re-opening in spring 2025

The Student Affairs Emergency Grant Fund provides small micro-grants to students experiencing financial challenges related to unexpected, unforeseen, or unavoidable emergencies. These funds are made available via the Student Activity Emergency Fund for students in need and are funded through the Student Activity Fee earmark allocation every semester. The grant provides awards up to $950.00 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.

Please note that the vendor/payee may need to be registered in the CUNYBuy system for payment to occur.

Students who apply for other Basic Needs grants (e.g., Petrie or LCU Housing Fund) may also be eligible to request additional funds via the Student Affairs Emergency Grant.

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

Eligible applicants must:

• Be a matriculated Lehman College student in good academic standing (E-Permit and Visiting Students are not eligible).

• Have a minimum GPA of 2.0
• Upload documentation to support their emergency and/or demonstrate need
• Itemize each cost and provide a total of requested amount
• 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 detailing:
  • How your academic program is helping to achieve your personal and career goals
  • Your current unexpected, unforeseen, or unavoidable emergency
  • How you will benefit from the grant

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