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Purpose of Funding

LCU Fund emergency rent grants are designed to assist current LCU Scholars who experience an unanticipated expense that impacts their ability to pay their rent. One-time rent grants up to $750 may be available in situations where the financial emergency threatens housing security, impedes academic progress and / or degree completion.

Applicants must be current LCU Scholars, have a verifiable emergency for rent money (i.e., rent statement, overdue notice, etc.), and agree to participate in post-award questionnaires and/or interviews.

These awards are not loans and do not need to be repaid. However, emergency rent grants may be considered taxable income by the IRS.

Applications will be processed within 3 business days of receipt and if approved, funds will be made available within one week and disbursed electronically via Zelle. Applicants may be contacted to provide additional information and documentation of the emergency. Please note that applicants are not guaranteed an emergency rent grant.

The information provided will be used to determine if applicants meet eligibility requirements for funding. In addition, data provided as part of the application will be used, in aggregate, for research purposes. Identifying personal information will not be shared externally.

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* 1. Date of request

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* 2. Please confirm your first name.

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* 3. Please confirm your last name.

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* 4. What is the best email address to use to contact you?

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* 5. What is the best phone number to use to contact you?'

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* 6. Select your school from the dropdown list below

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* 7. Select your general field of study from the dropdown list below

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* 8. Please identify your degree level.

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* 9. In what month and year do you expect to graduate?

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* 10. Please describe the catalyzing event leading to your financial hardship (i.e., loss of employment, benefits, family crisis, unanticipated household expense, etc.).

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* 11. Do you have dependents living with you (children, other family members, etc.)?

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* 12. If you have dependents living with you, please tell us how many and the nature of the relationship (i.e. children, spouse | partner, parents, etc.).

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* 13. Are you at risk of eviction?

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* 14. What is the amount of your rent arrears?

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* 15. If the amount requested does not address the entirety of your rent arrears, how will you cover the difference?

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* 16. How will an emergency rent grant help you stay in school and complete your degree?

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* 17. Please describe what you have done and what you are planning to do to resolve your crisis and stay in school. List any support that might be available to you from your school, loans and/or personal resources.

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* 18. Do you currently have the Zelle money transfer app set up through your banking institution?

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* 19. If yes to the above question, please provide the email address and mobile phone associated with your Zelle account.

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* 20. By submitting this application, you agree to the following grant terms and conditions (please confirm by checking all boxes).

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