The STAR Center provides basic needs support for 学生 – financial assistance, 食品杂货和必需品, 还有其他资源.
Throughout history, explorers have relied on stars to guide their journeys. 作为恒定的参考点, the stars have helped travelers overcome hardships and reach their destinations. 当学生们朝着自己选择的目标前进时, STAR中心提供支持和指导:一个安全的地方, 是时候治愈了, 关注你的需求和资源.平衡个人、学业和工作生活可能很复杂. 有时很难知道去哪里寻求帮助. The STAR Center staff can connect 学生 to many of the services provided on campus such as:
紧急情况发生. 即使面对意料之外的事情是生活中的事实, 这并不意味着停止你的教育.
The 学生 Emergency Assistance Program was created to provide limited just-in-time intervention to help 学生 with financial assistance in a time of need. This fund is intended to be a supplemental financial resource when 学生 are unable to meet immediate and essential expenses due to unexpected, 不可预见的, 不可避免的情况. 学生s may apply for funds when they have exhausted all other resources, 包括通过财政援助办公室的贷款. This funding is not intended to replace or supplement existing financial aid and does not have to be repaid.
Funds are awarded as a grant and, unlike a loan, do not need to be repaid.
Any currently enrolled 亚虎 student pursuing a certificate, 学位或文凭可能符合条件. Factors the committee takes into account when considering awards include:
Examples of expenses typically not covered include, but are not limited to:
The STAR Center office works with a committee to review applications and determine eligibility. Applicants may be required to meet with a staff member in the STAR Center or the office of the Vice President for 学生 服务 to discuss their application.
Limited funds will be awarded to assist 学生 with an emphasis on helping 学生 in crisis stay safe and attend 亚虎 while overcoming unanticipated hardships. The STAR Center staff will also support 学生 by helping them identify other resources and services that may provide critical assistance.
For information about the application process, please contact the STAR Center at 864-250-8003.
The STAR Center Committee is authorized to award applicants full, partial or no funding. STAR中心委员会的决定是最终决定,不得上诉.
获得全部或部分紧急资助的申请人, payments are made directly to vendors specified in the emergency funds application. 支票从来不会开给学生——没有例外.
Current 亚虎 学生 and employees can visit the 爱心角落食品储藏室 during times of food insecurity.