The College of DuPage Emergency Funding Program (EFP) is designed to provide immediate financial support to students at College of DuPage (COD) students by providing immediate financial support when facing urgent and emergency situations that threaten their ability to continue their education. The EFP’s main goal is to aid in student retention by offering support during unexpected events that could hinder a student’s college completion. Application Prerequisites:
- Students must submit either a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or an Illinois Alternate Application as a preliminary step.
- In cases where a student is unable to complete either application, they are required to provide a detailed explanation in their funding request.
- Applications for emergency funds are only accepted from students currently enrolled for the semester in which they are applying.
It's important to note, as outlined on the Student Aid website under 'Types of Financial Aid', that federal student aid extends beyond tuition and fees. It can also cover costs related to housing, food, academic supplies, transportation; technology needs like computers and even dependent care. This comprehensive coverage is crucial for students to understand as they navigate their financial options and seek emergency assistance from the EFP.
*Per the Student Aid website, federal student aid can be used, in addition to tuition and fees, towards housing, food, books and supplies, transportation, computers and even dependent care.
Examples of Covered Expenses*
- Replacement of books and other essential academic necessities
- Assistance with replacement of essential personal belongings due to fire, theft, or natural disaster
- Unanticipated childcare expense
- Essential vehicle repair (excluding car payments and maintenance upkeep issues)
- Past-due household expenses (i.e. past due utility bills, shut-off notices, past-due rent, and eviction notices)
- Tuition and fees (limited circumstances)
Examples of Expenses Not Covered
- Tuition and fees (most situations)
- Non-essential utilities (i.e. cable)
- Household costs or repairs for damage not related to fire, theft, or natural disaster
- Parking tickets and other fines
- Credit Card bills
- Expenses related to starting classes at COD (i.e. daycare expenses, summer camp costs, etc.)
Emergency Funding Application
College of DuPage students will need to log-into their College-issued Office 365 account to access the application.
Complete the Emergency Funding Application
* The decision to approve emergency funding applications rests with the College of DuPage Foundation and its appointed evaluators at College of DuPage. To ensure a fair assessment, applicants must submit adequate supporting documents and a thorough explanation of their circumstances. However, it's important to note that even approved applications may not receive the full amount requested, as the availability of donor funds is finite and the demand for such funds is typically high. Therefore, applicants should be prepared for the possibility of partial funding and ensure their applications are as detailed and compelling as possible.
Note: Students can only receive funding once per rolling twelve months.
Contact Information
Office of Student Financial Assistance
Enrollment Center
Student Services Center (SSC), Room 2280
(630) 942-2251
Email: financialaid@cod.edu
Fax: (630) 942-2151
Regular Hours
- Monday and Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Wednesday and Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Instagram: @CODFinancialAssistance
Facebook: CODFinancialAssistance
Twitter: @CODFinancialAid