Fund Purpose
The Student Emergency Fund (SEF) is a newly established fund created by the Bridgewater State University's Parent Association in response to occurrences of unforeseen financial needs of students. The fund’s intention is to offer support to any current BSU student who is experiencing an extenuating circumstance due to a critical event such as: loss of a parent, fire damage, theft, or significant illness. This fund will assist with easing any financial burden that occurred from the crisis by providing modest grants that range from $50 - $300 that do not require repayment. Utilization of these funds is approved by the assistant vice president for student affairs and the special events coordinator in consultation with the Parent Association Executive Board. 
 

Process
A student may be considered for a grant through the Student Emergency Fund by completing an online application available on the Parent  website. The application will be confidential, require disclosure of information that can be corroborated and include names of people (staff, faculty, family, town official, etc) who can verify the information. The approval and amount of the grant will be decided by the assistant vice president for student affairs and the special events coordinator in consultation with the Parent Association Executive Board.

Questions regarding this fund can be directed to Brian Salvaggio, bsalvaggio@bridew.edu or Gael DeIuliis, gdeiuliis@bridgew.edu, from the Office of Student Affairs.