Frog Family Crisis Fund FAQs

Thanks to the ongoing generosity of donors, since 2007 the Frog Family Crisis Fund has provided financial assistance to students affected by catastrophic or emergency situations.  These have included circumstances which are sudden, unexpected, and affect a student’s ability to thrive academically and beyond.

Students enrolled in undergraduate, graduate and non-degree diploma programs are eligible. For the summer, students must be enrolled for summer or fall or be applying for spring semester expenses.

Examples include, but are not limited to: accident, natural disaster, major illness, theft, unavoidable student loss of income, emergency travel, fire damage, and/or need for temporary housing.

The fund cannot support any expenses where a payment plan or deferred payment is possible.  Other expenses not covered include:

  • Tuition, lab fees, health insurance, study abroad costs, application/test fees
  • Expenditures occurred due to lost wages due to short-term, non-critical illness or accrued as a result of poor financial management
  • Nonessential travel or travel relating to the packing up of personal belongings.

The maximum award is currently $1000.

Traditionally, all financial aid options including student loans must be exhausted before receiving emergency funds.

An online application is available here