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The Carroll and Milton Petrie Foundation and other generous donors understand that life is full of unexpected events--some of which can create serious hardships for students and their families.

Petrie Student Emergency Grants provide financial support to students so that life's emergencies don't derail their college educations.

Information provided by students is primarily used for CUNY staff to determine if applicants meet eligibility requirements for emergency funding and whether applicants can be connected to other support resources. In addition, data provided as part of students' applications will be used, in aggregate, for research purposes by the Petrie Foundation to analyze school and university level need patterns and student outcomes. Students' personal information will not be shared externally.

All currently enrolled students at participating CUNY colleges are eligible to apply. Examples of qualifying emergencies include:

Illness
Loss of property or income
Death of a family member
Victim of an accident or crime

Grants awarded through the Petrie Student Emergency Funds may be used solely for non-tuition expenses. Funds DO NOT need to be repaid.

After submitting this online application, you will be contacted by the grant administrator at your college.

Please note, by submitting an application a student is not guaranteed to receive an emergency grant.

The next steps in the process may include an interview and/or a request for supporting documentation of your emergency.

*Questions marked with an asterisk are required and must be completed in order for an application to be submitted.

College Attending *

First Name *

Last Name *

EMPLID *

Insert your CUNYfirst 8 Digit ID Number. You MUST include all 8 digits.

Email *

Please be sure to use your school email address when applying.

Phone Number *

Please enter your ten digit phone number without dashes.

Date of Birth *

Address *

Include street and apartment # if applicable.

City *

State *

Zip *

Which borough do you live in? *

Are you enrolled in a support program? (check all that apply) *

ASAP
SEEK
College Discovery
CUNY Edge
CUNY Start or Math Start
Macaulay Honors College
Not currently enrolled in a support program
Other

If you selected "Other," please explain in the space provided.

Did you file a FAFSA form this academic year? *

What is your cumulative GPA?

Major

Are you currently employed? (Check all that apply.) *

Full time
Part time
Work-study
Not currently employed

How much money are you requesting? *

What is the reason for your request? (Check all that apply.) *

If you selected "Other," please explain in the space provided.

Which of the following expenses do you need support to cover? (Check all that apply.) Please note that you may be asked to provide documentation related to these expenses. *

If you selected "Other," please explain in the space provided. *

How would this grant assist you in remaining in school?

What other efforts have you made to find support?

Do you have insurance (e.g., medical, auto) that would cover all or part of these expenses?

Referred by

Enrollment Status *

Class Status *

Demographic Information collected, including race and gender, does not impact grant eligibility or awards. Demographic information helps ensure an equitable grant process and enables CUNY to identify trends to better address student needs.

Race/Ethnicity (check all that apply) *

American Indian/Alaska Native
Asian
Black
Hispanic/Latino
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
White
Not specified/other

Gender *

Are you currently serving on Active Duty in the U.S. Armed Forces or are you a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces?

Are you a parent or guardian of a child under the age of 18?

For more information on eligibility criteria and supplemental documentation that is necessary for review please click here.

REQUIRED: File Upload 1 (Student ID) *

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Please upload a picture of your student ID, if you cannot find your student ID a state ID will suffice. This should NOT be the only supporting documentation you provide. Please refer to your college's website for their guidelines on supporting documentation.

REQUIRED: File Upload 2 (only one document upload at a time) *

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Please include any additional documentation that supports your request and is related to the expense identified above. Examples can include, but are not limited to the following: scans of bills; communications from landlords, government representatives, or vendors; receipts; police reports for lost or stolen property; and any additional explanation as you deem necessary. You may also be asked to provide this documentation during your meeting with the funding committee member(s).

File Upload 3 (only one document upload at a time)

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Please include any additional documentation that supports your request and is related to the expense identified above.

File Upload 4 (only one document upload at a time)

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Please include any additional documentation that supports your request and is related to the expense identified above.

I, the undersigned, have read and provided the above information and any corresponding attachments voluntarily. I warrant that any and all representations made by me are true and understand that any false or misleading statements, as well as any material omission is cause for my application to be denied. Furthermore, I understand that information related to this application and my CUNY educational records (including for example, my gender, race and cumulative GPA) will be shared with the Carroll and Milton Petrie Foundation for (1) verifying the information I have provided in this application, (2) producing aggregate reports to ensure equitable distribution of emergency grant funds and to encourage fundraising for these types of grants, and (3) understanding the impact of student emergencies and financial assistance on student educational outcomes. *

Signature *

Use your mouse or finger to draw your signature above

Petrie Student Emergency Grant Application

Demographic Information collected, including race and gender, does not impact grant eligibility or awards. Demographic information helps ensure an equitable grant process and enables CUNY to identify trends to better address student needs.

For more information on eligibility criteria and supplemental documentation that is necessary for review please click here.