1. Complete the student information section of this application.
2. Submit completed application.
3. You will be contacted within 5 business days via your Mid Mich Email or the phone number you provide regarding a decision or request for additional information. A need for additional information may delay a decision to award funding, so it is in your best interest to provide as much documentation and information as possible in your initial application.
4. If approved, you are strongly encouraged to sign up for direct deposit so you can receive the funds quickly. If you are in need of a printed check, the process to distribute funds could take up to an additional 7 days from request approval.

Unexpected Emergency Expenses are expenses incurred beyond your control for which there was no opportunity to prepare in advance. Examples of Unexpected Emergency Expenses that can be considered for emergency funding include

• Major medical emergency resulting in an unexpected trip to the hospital resulting in treatment or surgery.
• Sudden passing of an immediate family member resulting in a need to travel and an unexpected gas expense.
• Unexpected disability preventing you from working or being able to cover daily living expenses such as paralysis or neurological implications. Not preexisting.
• Natural disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires, or floods which directly impact you.
• An auto accident resulting in injury or inability to attend your courses.

Examples NOT considered Unexpected Emergency Expenses. This is not a full list but the most common submissions we receive and cannot approve.

• Overdue electric/utility bills
• Rent payments current or past due/eviction notices
• Internet bills

The following types of expenses can be covered with emergency funding.

• Transportation/Gas (within certain limits)
• Food (only available through state funding)
• Course materials and equipment

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