The Undergraduate Emergency Fund is a resource to help undergraduate students cover unforeseen, essential expenses, such as emergency travel, winter clothing, or food. Student Support Services can make purchases on behalf of students or reimburse eligible expenses.
Students who need support should make an appointment to discuss their situation with an S3 dean before submitting the Emergency Fund Request Form. Your dean can help determine whether your expense is eligible for Emergency Fund support or if there are other more appropriate resources available.
If you are requesting funds for an expense you already paid, you will need to provide an itemized receipt – credit card or bank account statements will not be accepted. Please note that reimbursements are subject to federal regulations and will be treated as taxable income. For more information on taxes, please visit SFS’s Tax Resource page.
Some expenses are not eligible for Emergency Fund coverage, including:
- Tuition, on-campus housing, and other costs that may be covered by financial aid.
- Non-emergency travel, including travel to/from MIT at the start or end of a semester.
- Computer purchases
Other campus resources for help with specific financial needs:
- Food and Financial Resources
- The Miller Fund for unexpected or emergent medical expenses – contact your S3 dean for more information
- ARM Coalition
- IS&T loaner equipment
Emergency Support Request Form
Emergency Support for Graduate Students
Visit the Graduate Student Short-Term Emergency Fund page for more information about resources for graduate students.
Graduate students with families who need additional support should contact gradfamilies@mit.edu.