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There are various resources available to assist students in a time of need. With the exception of the federal CARES Act Funding, all emergency resources should be explored by speaking to a Ridgewater College Counselor. Our counselors have exceptional knowledge of campus and community resources that may be available to assist students. 

More information on various types of emergency resources can be found below.


Federal CARES Act Emergency Grant

The CARES Act Student Emergency Grants are intended to aid students with expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to the coronavirus (COVID19). These eligible expenses include expenses under a student’s cost of attendance, such as food, housing, course materials, technology, health care, and childcare.

Supporting documentation of eligible expenses is requested, but not required. Responses will be sent to students within 8-10 business days after submitting their application.

More Information

There are three different distributions for CARES Act funding:

  1. CARES Act Across-the-Board funding – $125 for eligible students. NO APPLICATION – this was an automatic award. Funds were disbursed in April 2020.
  2. CARES Act Needs-Based/Pell Eligible funding – Award amount is dependent on Pell-eligible status from student FAFSA application and the number credits they were enrolled in as of March 6. NO APPLICATION – this was an automatic award. Funds were disbursed in April 2020. More information listed on this page: https://ridgewater.edu/covid-19/cares-act/.
  3. CARES Act Emergency Grant funding – this is additional funding for urgent financial situations. This requires the application. Students will receive a response for the CARES Act emergency grant within 8-10 business days from when they submitted their application.

The resource described on this page is the CARES Act Emergency Grant (#3). The money for CARES Act distributions comes from federal funding and eligibility requirements follow federal guidelines. Students in urgent financial situations who do not qualify for CARES Act Funding should meet with a Ridgewater College Counselor to discuss other resources that may be available to help. 

Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be a new or returning student actively enrolled for Fall Semester 2020 at Ridgewater College
  • Have not received previous emergency grant funding from the CARES Emergency Grant Fund in 2020 (up to $1000 lifetime maximum)
  • Are not enrolled as Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) or Concurrent Enrollment/College in the Schools, Senior Citizens, employer-paid students, DACA/undocumented students, or Dually Enrolled** **Dually enrolled students are defined as students who are enrolled at another Minnesota State college or university and taking a class at Ridgewater.
  • Are taking one or more courses during Fall Semester 2020 which would have normally been offered face-to-face that are now being delivered in an online or hybrid delivery mode and/or are taking courses which a face-to-face component during Fall Semester 2020. (Course schedules will be checked in our review process)
  • Must meet eligibility requirements to apply for financial aid through the FAFSA process: (1) Be a U.S. citizen or an eligible noncitizen (including a U.S. national or permanent resident) and have a valid Social Security number; (2) Have a high school diploma or GED certificate; (3) Be enrolled or accepted as a student in an eligible degree or certificate program.
How to Apply

To access the application students will need to login with their StarID@go.minnstate.edu and StarID password.

APPLY FOR CARES ACT EMERGENCY GRANT 

Contacts

CARES Act Questions

Jim Rice

Director of Financial Aid

Student Services

320-222-7474

JIM.RICE@RIDGEWATER.EDU

Issues/Questions on Application

Ashley Gabbert

Director of Annual Giving & Alumni Relations

Ridgewater Foundation

320-222-6098

ASHLEY.GABBERT@RIDGEWATER.EDU


Ridgewater Emergency Loan

After the five-day drop/add period has elapsed, students may apply for a limited funding amount to meet emergency financial obligations. This is a loan, meaning students need to repay the amount borrowed.  Repayment is strongly recommended within 30 days.  

More Information

The Ridgewater Emergency Loan is designed to assist students who are enrolled in a degree/diploma program and registered for six credits or more. After the five-day drop/add period has elapsed, students may apply for a limited funding amount to meet emergency financial obligations. Students must be able to prove, if applicable, the means to repay the amount borrowed within the specified time limit. Repayment is strongly recommended within 30 days. A $5 processing fee is added to the amount borrowed.  The purpose of the loan is also documented. 

Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility Requirements 

  • You have no outstanding Emergency Loans for the current semester.
  • You have not received a financial aid disbursement for the present term.  (Or can provide documentation of future income; identify a course of income)
  • You currently do not owe a past due balance on your account. 
  • Enrolled for at least 6 credits. 
How to Apply

Students must meet with a Ridgewater College counselor. Our counselors will explore all angles, resources, and opportunities with the student. An application for Ridgewater Cares Emergency Funding will be provided if the counselor feels it is necessary. 

Contact a Ridgewater College Counselor 

Contacts

For questions regarding Ridgewater Emergency Loans, please contact one of our Ridgewater College Counselors. 
Ridgewater College Counselors 


Ridgewater Cares Emergency Fund (RCEF)

The Ridgewater Cares Emergency Fund Grant (RCEF Grant) is in place to assist currently enrolled students who are undergoing extreme financial difficulties. Our goal is to help students overcome a one-time financial crisis and stay in school. 

More Information

Student situations will be fully assessed before funds are granted. The counselor will assist students in connecting with additional campus and community resources that may help with their financial situations before applying for the RCEF Grant. Funds will be granted for the minimum amount necessary to alleviate student situations, not to exceed a set cap. Awards/payments are primarily made out to the third party involved (i.e. a landlord or car repair shop). 

Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility Requirements 

  • Must be enrolled in six (6) credits or more at Ridgewater College
  • Must be in good academic standing (2.0 GPA or above)
  • Non-credit and Postsecondary Enrollment Options students are not eligible to receive these funds
  • Must meet with a Ridgewater College counselor and explore all other possible resources
  • Cannot have received the RCEF Grant before

ELIGIBLE EXPENSES

  • Transportation / Gas / Vehicle Repairs
  • Child Care
  • Housing/Rent (with an eviction notice)
  • Utilities (with shut-off notice)
  • Food emergencies that cannot be met by the campus program
  • Medical/Dental Expenses
  • Safety (lock change)
  • Items needing replacement due to natural disaster, crime, or accident
  • OR any unforeseen expense that, if not resolved quickly, could impact the student’s ability to attend class or remain enrolled at Ridgewater College

INELIGIBLE EXPENSES

  •  Violation of law or legal fees
  • Credit card payments
  • Non-essentials & entertainment
  • Replacement of items not due to natural disaster or accident
  • Wage reimbursement/loss of income 
How to Apply

Students must meet with a Ridgewater College counselor. Our counselors will explore all angles, resources, and opportunities with the student. An application for Ridgewater Cares Emergency Funding will be provided if the counselor feels it is necessary. 

Contact a Ridgewater College Counselor 

Contacts
For questions regarding the Ridgewater Cares Emergency Fund, please contact one of our Ridgewater College Counselors. 
Ridgewater College Counselors 

 

Floren Nursing Emergency Fund

Allen and Debra Floren created this fund to help Nursing students who are on track to graduate from Ridgewater College but find themselves in an urgent financial situation. Deb went through this program at Ridgewater College and wants to help others in need. 

Eligibility Requirements
  • Be enrolled part or full time at Ridgewater College in the Registered Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, within 2 semesters of completing their education plan;
  • Be making satisfactory academic achievement in their coursework, and on track to graduate;
  • Demonstrate financial need to overcome a one-time financial obstacle.
How to Apply

Students must meet with a Ridgewater College counselor. Our counselors will explore all angles, resources, and opportunities with the student. An application for the Floren Nursing Emergency Fund will be provided if the counselor feels it is necessary.

Contact a Ridgewater College Counselor  

Contacts
For questions regarding the Floren Nursing Emergency Fund, please contact one of our Ridgewater College Counselors. 
Ridgewater College Counselors 

 
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