Emergency Grants​
The emergency grants program provides needs-based emergency grants to HBCU students experiencing unexpected financial hardship.
If a sudden expense is putting a student’s education at risk, POWER offers timely, compassionate support.
Who is eligible to apply?
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Must be currently enrolled at an HBCU
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Facing an unexpected financial emergency
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Need must directly affect safety, stability, or staying enrolled
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Able to provide brief documentation if requested
What We Can Help With?
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Emergency travel
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Housing or utility crises
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Medical or safety-related needs
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Immediate academic disruptions
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Other urgent expenses reviewed on a case-by-case basis
How It
Works.
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Submit your application using the link below.
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Our team reviews it quickly and may request clarification if needed.
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Approved students receive support through direct assistance or a verified vendor.
“When my situation got stressful fast, POWER helped me breathe again. That grant kept me focused on my classes instead of worrying about how I’d make it through the week.”