Emergency grants do not have to be paid back and students apply through an online application. Students are awarded based on need and on a first-come first-served basis.
USP offers two types of Emergency Grants for students that:
- Are not receiving federal Financial Aid and loans;
- Are Dream Aid recipients; and
- Are undocumented.
Each grant is awarded for up to $800 each. The application is posted on the sixth week of each semester. Students can only receive each emergency grant one time per academic year. The housing emergency grant is intended for extenuating housing-related costs whereas the general emergency grant is intended for extenuating food security, medical, dental, computer, and other unforeseen emergencies.
If you are facing extenuating circumstances or have any questions, please e-mail uspgrants@berkeley.edu