There are various resources available to assist students with an unforeseen/unexpected one-time emergency situation. All emergency resources should be explored by speaking to a Ridgewater College Counselor. Our counselors have exceptional knowledge of campus and community resources that may be available to assist students.
More information on various types of emergency resources can be found below.
After the five-day drop/add period has elapsed, students may apply for a limited funding amount to meet emergency financial obligations. This is a loan, meaning students need to repay the amount borrowed. Repayment is strongly recommended within 30 days.
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The Ridgewater Emergency Loan is designed to assist students who are enrolled in a degree/diploma program and registered for six credits or more. After the five-day drop/add period has elapsed, students may apply for a limited funding amount to meet emergency financial obligations. Students must be able to prove, if applicable, the means to repay the amount borrowed within the specified time limit. Repayment is strongly recommended within 30 days. A $5 processing fee is added to the amount borrowed. The purpose of the loan is also documented.
Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility Requirements
You have no outstanding Emergency Loans for the current semester.
You have not received a financial aid disbursement for the present term. (Or can provide documentation of future income; identify a course of income)
You currently do not owe a past due balance on your account.
Enrolled for at least 6 credits.
How to Apply
Students must meet with a Ridgewater College counselor. Our counselors will explore all angles, resources, and opportunities with the student. An application for Ridgewater Cares Emergency Funding will be provided if the counselor feels it is necessary.
For questions regarding Ridgewater Emergency Loans, please contact one of our Ridgewater College Counselors. Ridgewater College Counselors
Ridgewater BEAM Grant
The Ridgewater BEAM Grant assists enrolled students who are experiencing an unexpected situation that threatens their ability to stay in school. Eligible expenses include housing/rent, childcare, food/meals, gas, medical/dental expenses, transportation, and utilities. There is a $500 cap, and students must demonstrate need and provide documentation.
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Each student will meet with a counselor or the community resource coordinator prior to submitting the application. They will work with students to connect them to other campus or community resources that may be available to help with the financial situation. Funds will be granted for the minimum amount necessary to alleviate student situations.
Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility Requirements
Must be enrolled in six (6) credits or more at Ridgewater College
Must be a degree-seeking (diploma, certificate, associate’s) student. Non-credit, visiting, and Postsecondary Enrollment Options students are not eligible to receive funds
Must meet with a Ridgewater College counselor or the community resource coordinator and explore all other possible resources
Funds cannot go toward tuition, fees, books, laptop, software, or other expenses anticipated for enrollment in college courses
Funds are available after the first two weeks of the semester start and before the last two weeks of the semester
Students are required to create a BEAM account for grant submission
How to Apply
Students must meet with a Ridgewater College counselor or the community resource coordinator. They will explore all angles, resources, and opportunities with the student. An application for the grant will be provided once it is determined that the student meets the guidelines.
For questions regarding the Ridgewater BEAM Grant, contact Mark Taylor.
Ridgewater Cares Support Scholarship
The Ridgewater Cares Support Scholarship is in place to assist currently enrolled students who are experiencing an unexpected financial crisis related to payment of tuition and fees. The goal of this “last minute” scholarship is to alleviate the one-time financial crisis so the student can remain in school.
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Each student situation will be assessed by a counselor prior to the support scholarship application being submitted to determine if the situation meets the guidelines. The counselor will also work with students to connect them to other campus or community resources that may be available to help with the financial situation. Funds will be granted for the minimum amount necessary to alleviate student situations, not to exceed a set cap. Support scholarships are applied to the student’s account, to be applied to the outstanding tuition balance.
Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility Requirements
Must be enrolled in six (6) credits or more at Ridgewater College
Must be in good academic standing (2.0 GPA or above)
Non-credit and Postsecondary Enrollment Options students are not eligible to receive these funds
Must meet with a Ridgewater College counselor and explore all other possible resources
Must not have already received a Ridgewater Cares Support Scholarship; these are one-time lifetime awards
How to Apply
Students must meet with a Ridgewater College counselor. Our counselors will explore all angles, resources, and opportunities with the student. An application for Ridgewater Cares Support Scholarship Funding will be provided if the counselor determines that the situation meets the guidelines.
For questions regarding the Ridgewater Cares Support Scholarship, please contact one of our Ridgewater College Counselors. Ridgewater College Counselors
Floren Nursing Emergency Fund
Allen and Debra Floren created this fund to help Nursing students in their final semesters who are on track to complete the nursing program at Ridgewater College but find themselves in an unexpected financial crisis. Deb went through this program at Ridgewater College years ago and remembers the financial and academic pressures of those final semesters prior to graduating. She seeks to help other nursing students persist to graduation by providing this funding to alleviate financial obstacles that may arise.
Eligibility Requirements
Be enrolled part or full time at Ridgewater College in the Registered Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, within 2 semesters of completing their education plan;
Be making satisfactory academic achievement in their coursework, and on track to graduate;
Demonstrate financial need to overcome a one-time financial obstacle.
How to Apply
Students must meet with a Ridgewater College counselor. Our counselors will explore all angles, resources, and opportunities with the student. An application for the Floren Nursing Emergency Fund will be provided if the counselor feels it is necessary.
