Dean of Students Emergency Scholarship

The Dean of Students Emergency Scholarship is available to currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students at UNM experiencing the following personal* emergency circumstances:

• Homelessness
• Eviction
• Utility shut-off
• Emergency moving expenses (deposits, moving truck, etc.)
• Transportation (vehicle repair, plane ticket, etc.)
• Death in the family
• Medical expenses
• Phone bill
• Purchase of computer

Additional circumstances may be considered at the discretion of program staff.

The maximum amount for this award is $1,000. Award amounts may be less than $1,000 depending on supporting documentation and need. 

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Undergraduate Eligibility Requirements

• A 2.0 or higher GPA
• Current enrollment at UNM for at least 6 credit hours
• First semester undergraduate students are ineligible for the scholarship. At least one prior semester of coursework at UNM is required.
• Eligibility is limited to one (1) scholarship every two (2) academic years.

Graduate Eligibility Requirements

• A 3.0 or higher GPA for non-Law students (2.0 or higher for Law students)
• Domestic students must be currently enrolled at UNM for at least half-time enrollment (6 credit hours). International students must be full time or carry six (6) credit hours plus an assistantship of at least .25 FTE. 
• Summer enrollment is not required for Summer scholarship applications from graduate students. However, applicants must have been enrolled in the previous Spring semester (at least half-time; international students either full time or enrolled in 6 credit hours with an assistantship of at least .25 FTE) and must be enrolled in the upcoming Fall semester. 
• First semester graduate students are ineligible for the scholarship. At least one prior semester of coursework at UNM is required. 
• Eligibility is limited to one (1) scholarship per two (2) academic years. 

Additional Eligibility Information

• Regular full- or part-time UNM faculty or staff members are not eligible for the Dean of Students Emergency Scholarship. Student employees, work-study students, and graduate assistants are eligible. 
• Students at all UNM campuses are eligible.

International Status

International students are eligible for the Dean of Students Emergency Scholarship. However, please note that all awards are subject to foreign taxation of approximately 30%. All awards to international students will be less than the stated amount at the time of application approval, so please plan accordingly. 

Application Process

1. To submit your application, supporting documentation is required. For example, an eviction notice, medical billing statement, letter from a case worker, quote or estimate of cost, death certificate, etc. should be submitted for review. 

2. Applications will be reviewed within 1-2 business days. 

3. Approval or denial will be provided via email. 

4. Award will arrive via direct deposit within 2-5 business days. 

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