Carnegie Mellon University

Student Emergency Support Funding

Emergency funds for enrolled undergraduate and graduate CMU students have been established through the generosity of alumni, trustees and friends of the university. More information about the types of funding will be provided when you meet with a member of the Office of the Dean of Students to discuss your needs. The type of funding appropriate for your situation will be determined during your meeting. Tuition costs are not eligible for Student Emergency Support Funding.

There are three forms of student emergency support funding available:

The Emergency Student Loan is an emergency-based, interest free loan repayable within 30 days. Loans are available to enrolled undergraduate and graduate students for academic supplies, medication, food or other unforeseeable circumstances. A repayment plan is arranged through the Office of the Dean of Students or by posting to the student account.

The Student Parental Loan is available to any student who becomes a parent via guardianship, adoption or birth while enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student. These interest-free loans are repayable within one year of the loan disbursement with a repayment plan set up through the Office of the Dean of Students. Students seeking any of the CMU Parental Accommodations, including a parental loan, must register with the Office of the Dean of Students by calling 412-268-2075 or visiting the office at 321 Warner Hall.

The Tartan Emergency Support Fund (TESF) is non-qualified scholarship funding that has been established to provide enrolled CMU undergraduate and graduate students with emergency funds for unforeseeable expenses related to immediate, short-term personal basic needs. Approved TESF support does not require repayment; however, students receiving these funds are responsible for any potential tax implications. Prior distribution of TESF will be considered should a student apply for future or repeat emergency funding.

Office of the Dean of Students

Regular Business Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm

Contact Information
Warner Hall 321, 5000 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Phone: 412-268-2075
Fax: 412-268-1174
Email

Apply for Student Emergency Support Funding

Please review this page before submitting your funding application.

Online Application for Student Emergency Support Funding

You will receive an email confirming that your emergency student funding request was successfully submitted. A member of the Office of the Dean of Students will contact you within one business day. If your situation is urgent or you have not received a response within this period of time, please call the Office of the Dean of Students at 412-268-2075 and reference your funding number. If you need additional support regarding your situation, please do not hesitate to contact our office immediately. We will help you to determine the best path forward.

Troubleshooting the Application

  • Open the Student Emergency Support Funding Request form. 
  • Click SIGN IN and enter your Andrew ID and password.
  • Once signed in, click BEGIN THIS FORM.
  • Your Student Information will populate including your Last Name, First Name (if preferred first name is indicated in SIO – if not you will be prompted to enter it on page 2), Class, Enrollment Status, and Email Address.
  • Enter your phone number in the Best Contact Phone Number field.
  • Enter your address in the Current Mailing Address field and click NEXT.
  • Enter the amount you are requesting for emergency support funding.
  • Provide a brief description of the purpose of the funding, meaning how the funds are intended to be used (ie. rent or other bills, car repair, living expenses). You will further discuss your needs when you meet with a funding authorizer.
  • Review the terms and conditions of each type of funding and click NEXT to acknowledge your understanding and acceptance of these terms and conditions.
  • Review your application and click SUBMIT FORM.