External Funding Opportunities
Learn about external funding opportunities for fellowships or scholarships HERE.
Financial Literacy and Education
360 Financial Literacy
Assists in making a financial plan based on future goals. Provides information about certain financial topics such as credit and debt, retirement planning, and saving.
Financial Education for Adults
Provides resources and information on financial topics such as debt collection, Auto loans, Credit scores, mortgages, and more.
Financial Literacy Resource Directory
The Financial Literacy Resource Directory provides information on financial literacy and education resources for consumers of all ages.
Higher Education Financial Education Resources 2023 (PDF)
Campus Location Financial Resources
Chicago
Continuum of Care Emergency Financial Assistance Programs
Provides critical financial assistance to people experiencing. Or at risk of, homelessness or another serious emergency. We quickly provide payment on a person's behalf for things like rent, utilities, or transportation.
Apply for Cash Assistance
Cash, SNAP, Medical Assistance, Temporary Assistance for the Needy, Aid to the Aged, Blind and Disabled, EarnFare, Earned Income Tax Credit, Link card. Many other resources are also included on this website.
Local IL Emergency Funds:
If a student lives in Evanston and needs emergency funds: The City of Evanston has an emergency fund that can be used for rent, utilities, and food.
If a student is based in McHenry County, these townships may be able to offer emergency financial assistance:
Algonquin Township: (847) 639-2700, 3702 Highway 14, Crystal Lake
Burton Township: (815) 675-9139, 1917 Main St., Spring Grove
Chemung Township: (815) 943-4558, 807 8th St., Harvard
Coral Township: (815) 923-2424, Olson Road & Jefferson, Union
Dorr Township: (815) 338-0125, 1039 Lake Ave., Woodstock
Dunham Township: (815) 943-5598, P.O. Box 116, Harvard
Grafton Township: (847) 669-3328, 10109 Vine St., Huntley
Greenwood Township: (815) 648-4653, 5211 Miller Road, Wonder Lake
Hartland Township: (815) 338-5526, 15813 Nelson Road, Woodstock
Hebron Township: (815) 648-2994, 10206 Seaman Road, Hebron
McHenry Township: (815) 385-5605, 3703 Richmond Road, McHenry
Marengo Township: (815) 568-1355, 4010 N. Rte 23, Marengo
Nunda Township: (815) 459-4011, 3510 Bay Road, Crystal Lake
Richmond Township: (815) 678-0077, 7812 S. Rte 31, Richmond
Riley Township: (815) 568-8326, 8910 S. Route 23, Marengo
If a student is based in the greater Chicago area (city and suburbs): The Salvation Army has an application form for assistance with rent, utilities, medicine, food, clothing, public transit costs, and other basic needs.
Illinois Unemployment Insurance
California
BenefitsCal Student Center
Here you can apply for food, cash, and health coverage benefits as a student.
CalWORKS Cash Assistance
The California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) provides temporary financial assistance and employment focused services to families with minor children who have income and property below State maximum limits for their family size. CalWORKs is a time limited program that helps to pay for housing, food, utilities, clothing and other necessary expenses.
Los Angeles County General Relief
General Relief (GR) is a County-funded program that provides cash aid to indigent adults, and children in certain special circumstances who are ineligible for Federal or State programs.
Orange County General Relief (Anaheim)
General Relief (GR) is a cash assistance program funded by the County of Orange. It provides temporary cash aid to eligible indigent adult lawful residents who do not have custody of any minor children and do not qualify for Federal or State funded cash aid programs. GR is a loan.
San Diego County General Relief
Provides temporary cash assistance for eligible county residents who have no other means of support. Any aid received must be repaid to the county. Completed hours of required Job Training may count toward repayment of the debt. For more information call 1-866-262-9881
California Unemployment Insurance
You may be eligible for unemployment if you lost your job or had your hours reduced. The information found here will help guide you through the claim filing process.
Dallas
Texas Cash Assistance
Health and Suman Services offers cash assistance to Texans going through tough times, TANF offers cash to help pay bills, buy food, and help see your family through.
Texas Unemployment Insurance
New Orleans
Family Independence Temporary Assistance (FITAP)
The Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program (FITAP) is a public assistance program that provides financial aid for children in their own homes who are in need because they do not have sufficient financial support from their parents.
Kinship Care Subsidy Program (KCSP)
The Kinship Care Subsidy Program (KCSP) provides cash assistance of $222 per month for each eligible child who resides with a qualified relative other than a parent. Learn More
Unemployment Insurance
Louisiana Unemployment Insurance supplies temporary financial assistance to workers who are laid off or furloughed due to circumstances beyond their control. Learn More
Washington DC
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
The District's Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program provides cash assistance to families in need, along with a suite of services to facilitate their path to success. Families enrolled in the District's TANF program may receive benefits so long as they are income eligible and have a child in the home.
Washington DC Unemployment Compensation
Additional Resources
Fastweb
Now offering resources for graduate students, Fastweb is an expansive database that is dedicated specifically to connecting students with scholarships. You can create a free account, complete a profile, and be matched with scholarships based on your student profile.
Student Aid for Military Families
Those who have served in the military, or those family members of military personnel, may qualify for scholarships that specifically serve this community.
CHADD: Managing Money & ADHD
Specifically focuses on saving and spending habits for individuals with ADHD
The Operation Homefront emergency fund
A program designed to provide short-term financial help for military families who are experiencing financial hardship. To find out if you qualify, please review our eligibility criteria.