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.
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.
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.
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.
