Dean of Students Office Resources
College is an exciting time for students. Opportunities for new experiences, advanced learning, and lots of personal growth are all part of the package. Sometimes these opportunities challenge students in new and trying ways. These are the times we hope students to reach out to the Dean of Students Office for help. We can connect you with helpful campus resources, guide you through university processes and procedures, support you during difficult situations, and provide a safe place to ask any question you might have.
Bengal Meal Share
The Bengal Meal Share Program supports students who are experiencing food insecurity. It's a short term solution intended to help students through a difficult time, while the Dean of Students Office works with them to find more permanent options. This helps ensure that fellow Bengal classmates have access to nutritious meals each day so they can stay focused on their studies and success.
Donate Meals
Students with full meal plans, and who are current on their Housing/Meal Plan payments can donate up to 10 meals per academic year to a pool for students in need of food.
Request Meal Assistance
If you are an Idaho State University student experiencing food insecurity, you can request assistance through the Bengal Meal Share program by filling out the application below. Once your application is submitted, a Dean of Students Office staff member will contact you through your ISU email to discuss support, eligibility, and the process for obtaining meal assistance. Requests are usually responded to withing 48 business hours. Students in immediate need of food should also check out Benny's Pantry for additional food resources.
Emergency Funding Opportunities
We understand that despite best efforts to plan, emergencies are a part of life. The Dean of Students Office helps manage two emergency options that are only available to Idaho State University Students. Both our Emergency Fund and Emergency Scholarship opportunities have specific eligibility requirements and require documentation of how your situation is an emergency, meaning it was unforeseen and therefore could not have been planned/budgeted for. Please note that neither of these funds can be used to cover tuition and fees.
About
This fund was created to assist and support Idaho State University students who encounter a one-time, unforeseen financial emergency that would prevent them from continuing their education here. The Dean of Students Office awards and distributes approved funds. The Emergency Fund is not intended to be used for routine/monthly expenses OR tuition and fees. Students are expected to develop budgets to plan for items that they should anticipate as part of the student experience (credit card bills, rent, utilities, etc.). These items are not considered unexpected or unforeseen.
Funds will only be awarded once during a student's academic career at ISU and up to (but not to exceed) $350. The Emergency Fund does not require repayment, but are considered taxable income and may impact future financial aid packages.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be enrolled full-time as an Idaho State University undergraduate (12+ credits) or graduate (9+ credits) student in a degree-granting program.
- Must be enrolled for the semester in which funds are being requested.
- Must have a current minimum grade point average of 2.0.
- Must be in good standing with Idaho State University (student financials, conduct, etc.)
Apply
Provide as much detail and documentation of your situation as possible in the Emergency Funds Application. Students should generally expect to hear from a representative of the Dean of Students Office within 48 business hours (excluding breaks/holidays) after application submission, updating them as to where their application is in the review process. All applications are reviewed to verify that eligibility requirements have been met and appropriate supporting documentation has been submitted. Final decisions are based on the totality of the situation including by not limited to: number of applications received, amount of funding available, impact of the request on a student's ability to continue attending ISU, time of year/semester, availability of alternative solutions, etc.
About
The ISU Emergency Scholarship, funded through a grant from the Idaho Community Foundation, can be awarded to U.S .Citizens who are in their final year to graduate from their first undergraduate degree program. It provides assistance for qualified ISU students who, due to a legitimate emergency situation, are in danger of withdrawing from the university. Emergency Scholarships are to help address short-term financial crises and is not intended to be used for routine/monthly expenses OR tuition and fees. Students are expected to develop budgets to plan for items that they should anticipate as part of the student experience (credit card bills, rent, utilities, etc.). These items are not considered unexpected or emergency.
Emergency Scholarships will not be considered for Summer Sessions.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be an undergraduate (seeking their first degree) currently enrolled at Idaho State University.
- Must be in their final year to graduate from an undergraduate degree program.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (possess a green card).
- Must have applied for Financial Aid and accepted/exhausted all loan, grant, and scholarship funds available for the semester which they are applying for the Emergency Scholarship.
- Must be in good academic standing at ISU and meeting all Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Program (SAP) requirements. For concerns about the details of your financial aid package, please contact the Financial Aid Office directly.
Apply
Provide as much detail and documentation of your situation as possible in the Emergency Scholarship Application. Students should generally expect to hear from a representative of the Dean of Students Office within 48 business hours (excluding breaks/holidays) after application submission, updating them as to where their application is in the review process. All applications are reviewed to verify that eligibility requirements have been met and appropriate supporting documentation has been submitted. The Dean of Students Office may require a meeting with an office staff member before a final recommendations will be made to the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office, who are the final determining university officials.
Emergencies happen. If the Emergency Fund and/or Emergency Scholarship is not an option for you, please consider some of these additional resources.
Alternative loans through external lenders
Short-term loans through ISU (for books and educational expenses only)