Emergency Loans

Students studying in the United States on a non-immigrant student visa can apply for interest-free loans to cover true emergencies. Emergency loans are never granted to pay student fees (i.e., tuition, room & board, SGA fee), college bills (books, health insurance), or other expenses such as computer purchases, etc.  The amount of a loan is normally $200.00-$250.00.

Because funds are very limited, we have had to establish criteria for granting emergency loans. You would qualify for an emergency loan if you:

• have unexpected medical expenses which go beyond what your health insurance can cover (this includes purchase of eyeglasses)
• have unexpected dental bills
• must make an emergency trip home or to a relative's house because of a family emergency

Unfortunately, we are not able to grant emergency loans for temporary cash flow problems (e.g., to cover graduate school application fees).

A government regulation limits how we go about issuing emergency loans. We will only issue loans to students who are able to pay back the loan in full within 90 days (3 months).  If you don't think you will be able to pay back the loan within this time period, you may still apply for one.  However, you should call x2072 and make an appointment to speak with Bri Rhodes, Director of International Student Advising, to discuss your particular situation.