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Student Emergency Fund:

The Howard Arnold Sustainability Fund is an emergency fund to help students who encounter unexpected and temporary financial hardship. The fund may be used for financial emergencies related to necessities such as housing, food, medication, transportation to school/internship, books, field placement or internship-related incidentals. This is a one-time award that typically does not exceed $500. It is not intended to be used for tuition unless the student is on a registration hold.

Students should apply using the online form below. The funds are generally disbursed as soon as possible after an award determination has been made, typically within three to five business days. Important: if a student is currently aided up to budget (the total cost of attendance: tuition, fees, and living expenses) the emergency fund award will reduce a portion of aid currently provided and will not be received in the form of a refund. If this is the case, students will need to complete a budget increase request form and receive an approval, in order to receive an actual refund. In addition, if there is a balance owed on a student’s Penn bursar account, the emergency funds may be delayed or absorbed by the balance due on the account.

Student Information

First Name:

Last Name:

Academic Program:

Email:

Penn Id Number

Amount Requested:

Funds needed for:

Please explain your need for emergency funds; be specific:

It is expected that students will reach out to SFS for assistance with COVID-19-related financial emergencies prior to requesting emergency funds from SP2. In order for your request to be considered by SP2, please describe which resources for outside assistance you have already explored and include the details of your contact with SFS.