The Life Emergency Funds are for urgent and non-academic emergency needs or crisis expenses. An emergency is considered to be a serious and unexpected circumstance that can negatively impact a student's wellbeing and results in the need to take immediate action.

• Unanticipated health and medical care costs and copays (including dental)
• Costs for emergent needs related to injuries, dental and eye care 

• Travel costs related to family and medical emergencies or a death in a student's immediate family

   

The Professional Development Assistance Grant is available for undergraduate, income-eligible students to supplement expenses related to professional development pursuits, not covered by other sources. 

Examples of requests include:

• Professional clothing for an internship, interview, or networking opportunity
• Materials and resources related to a job or internship search
• Graduate and professional school application, prep and tutoring costs
• Capstone or thesis project related expenses not covered by others sources

The Technology Emergency Fund assists undergraduate students with urgent and unexpected computer (not iPads or tablets) needs. Students who received support from the Gap-Top Pilot or the Campus Bookstore Replacement/Voucher Fund are not eligible to apply for this fund. Examples of requests may include: 

• Assistance accessing a laptop
• Laptop accessory replacements such as damaged adaptors and external drives
• Laptop repair assessment charges from the Brown Bookstore

Funding is limited. Priority is given to students with high demonstrated financial need, as determined by the Office of Financial Aid. The funding process varies based on the nature of the student’s situation, the type of assistance needed, and the availability of resources. 

The process varies based on the nature of the student’s situation, the type of assistance needed, and the availability of resources.