TRITON Emergency Assistance Grant
The Triton Emergency Assistance Grant will start accepting applications for Spring Quarter on April 13 at 11:30 a.m.
If you are in urgent need of resources, please reach out to our Resource Specialist, Etmon Carranza at ecarranza@voaww.org or 425.405.2004. If you have questions about the emergency grant, you may reach us at seag@edmonds.edu.
Overview
If you're at risk of dropping out due to financial emergencies, our grant can help. The Triton Emergency Grant provides students with one-time financial assistance. Our program defines an emergency as a sudden, unforeseen crisis within the last 1-2 months that may impact a student's ability to complete or attend classes.
Eligibility Requirements
- Student must be enrolled in at least one class at Edmonds College in the current quarter
- Each funding request must be for a new emergency
- Students must submit an application to be considered for funding
- Applications are limited one per household
- Household has not received more than $2,000 in emergency funding in the span of 4 years
Eligible Expenses
The emergency funds are not designed to provide ongoing support to students. Due to limited funding, students who have not received emergency funding in the past will be given priority. Funding is not guaranteed. If we are unable to assist you with an award, we will refer you to our Community Resource Advocate to seek alternative resources.
Eligible expenses include unforeseen costs related to:
- Emergency housing (hotels, eviction prevention, move-in fees)
- Rental payments are considered regular and expected expenses. Emergency funding can assist with rent requests on a one-time basis.
- Medical expenses
- Food
- Child related expenses
- Utilities
- Utilities are considered regular and expected expenses. Emergency funding can assist with utility requests on a one-time basis.
- Emergency car repairs outside of regular car maintenance
Types of Expenses not eligible
- Regular and expected expenses: rent, utilities, car maintenance, gas
- Past debt
- Tuition and class fees
- Supplemental income
Please only request the minimum amount you need to resolve your emergency. If we are unable to meet your request by at least 80%, we may not be able to approve your application
Approval Process
After completing an application, an Emergency Grant Navigator will reach out to you via phone or email to explore possible resources for your situation.
If approved for funding, awards are processed through the Financial Aid office and sent from BankMobile. Futher instructions will be provided via email. All emergency awards are reported to the Financial Aid office and may effect need when calculating eligibility and the amount of the award.