The Financial Aid and Awards Office has limited funds available in the form of short term interest free loans available to assist University of Manitoba students experiencing financial difficulties relating to their immediate educational and living expenses. These
emergency loans cannot be used to cover outstanding tuition fees, but may assist in dealing with certain unexpected financial emergencies - eg. a) government student loan has been delayed and student needs funds to pay rent and/or buy books b) death or serious illness in immediate family out of town c) books and supplies stolen. Amounts of emergency aid vary according to the situation, but in most circumstances may not exceed $1,000.00.

In order to be considered for emergency financial assistance, a student must:

• have obtained a passing grade ("D" or better) on all courses taken in the previous academic session (first year students must be making satisfactory progress in their year to date)
• have documentation (i.e., notice of government loan assessment letter or other sponsorship letter) indicating that the student will be receiving sufficient
  funding to meet the educational and living costs for the academic session, as well as the ability to repay the outstanding emergency loan balance by the end of the academic year
• have repaid all outstanding emergency aid from previous academic sessions.
  

Funding for emergency loans can usually be made available to students within 2-3 days of application approval. Students who wish to apply for emergency assistance can make an appointment to see the appropriate financial aid officer as follows:

• undergraduate students room 422 - University Centre -phone 474-8197
• graduate students - room 500 University Centre - phone 474-9836