Dreamkeepers Emergency Assistance Grant

Dreamkeepers Emergency Assistance Fund

The Dreamkeepers Emergency Financial Assistance program at the University of Maryland is designed to assist students who are experiencing temporary hardships and provide assistance to students at risk of dropping out due to unexpected financial problems. Please note the Dreamkeepers Emergency Assistance Grant can not be used to pay for costs related to books or tuition and mandatory fees.

In order to qualify for the Dreamkeepers Emergency Assistance Grant students must meet the following criteria:

• Undergraduate Student at the University of Maryland
• Enrolled in a degree seeking program
• Registered for at least 6 credits

The Dreamkeepers Emergency Assistance Grant can be used to assist students with:

• Delinquent off campus living expenses (i.e. rent/mortgage payment)
• Delinquent utility bills
• Delinquent Medical Expenses not covered by insurance
• Food related expenses (i.e. groceries)

To submit an application vist the UMD Dreamkeepers website. For more information regarding the criteria of this grant please contact the Scholarships Office at 301-314-9000.