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One Million Degrees Student Emergency Fund Grant Request



We acknowledge your interest in One Million Degrees Emergency Grant. Unfortunately, this grant is closed for the school year. 

Overview


At One Million Degrees, we are committed to ensuring you are supported personally, professionally, and financially as you work to finish your degree and achieve your goals. The purpose of the OMD Emergency Fund is to provide students with timely financial assistance to cover expenses that are not always covered by other emergency funds.  


Currently we are able to assist in the following fund needs:

  • Car Repair

  • Rent

  • Household needs and supplies (e.g. cleaning supplies, masks, hand sanitizer, hygiene products)

  • Food assistance

  • Internet/wifi

  • Phone/Phone Bill

  • Car insurance/car notes

  • Laptops

  • Some others (on case-by-case basis) 

We are continuously working towards expanding our funds outside of these categories and we will keep students updated to any changes. 


There is currently a cap of $250 for the emergency grant. Previous applicants may apply for additional funds, but total emergency funds received should not exceed $250. Funding will be dispersed on a first come first served basis until funds are exhausted. Aon & All State Apprentices are eligible to apply.  


Instructions


To apply for the OMD Emergency grant, please fill out and submit the following form. Additional information or documentation will be required. You will receive an automated email with next steps upon the completion of this grant request.


Your application will not be complete until you have uploaded documentation to this form. Completed applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Below is the required documentation based on the type of assistance you need:


Required Documentation:


Request

Documentation Required  

Rent 

Lease and/or documentation that states the cost of rent 

Car Repair 

Invoice statement for repair 

 

Household needs (cleaning supplies, personal hygiene) food assistance, Laptops 

Screenshot of all items in your online cart (Instacart, amazon, staples, etc.) 

Internet/Wifi 

Screenshot of monthly cost of wifi technology 

Phone/Phone Bill 

Statement or documentation that shows monthly cost 

Car Insurance/Car Notes 

Statement that shows cost 

Other 

Documentation that states the cost of the need 


Please note that not all requests can be granted and that it is in no way indicative of your commitment to the OMD program, nor is it necessarily a judgment on the reason for your request. Regardless of our response, your program coordinator will continue to support and assist you as you develop a plan to achieve your goals.

Overview


At One Million Degrees, we are committed to ensuring you are supported personally, professionally, and financially as you work to finish your degree and achieve your goals. The purpose of the OMD Emergency Grant is to provide students with timely financial assistance to cover expenses that may prevent you from enrolling or continuing courses. 


Currently we are able to assist in the following fund needs:

  • Books and Schools Supplies required for enrolled coursework

  • Tuition & Fees (No reimbursements, includes past due fees)

  • CTA-UPass

  • Transportation Repairs

  • Childcare Expenses (Enrollment Fees, Monthly Payment, etc)

  • Medical Expenses 


There is currently a cap of $200 for the emergency grant per school year. Previous applicants may apply for additional funds, but total emergency funds received should not exceed $200. Funding will be dispersed on a first come first served basis until funds are exhausted. All students from City Colleges of Chicago campuses are eligible to apply.  


Instructions


To apply for the OMD Emergency grant, please fill out and submit the following form. Additional information or documentation will be required. You will receive an automated email with next steps upon the completion of this grant request.


Your application will not be complete until you have uploaded documentation to this form. Completed applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Below is the required documentation based on the type of assistance you need:


Required Documentation:


 

Request

Documentation Required  

Books & School Supplies required for enrolled coursework

Syllabus, documentation showing that Financial Aid grants & scholarships do not cover excess cost beyond tuition and fees

Tuition & Fees (No reimbursements, includes past due fees)

Tuition Statement including Financial Aid summary. If balance is over $500, documentation showing payment plan

 

CTA-UPass

Statement showing U-Pass cost not covered by Financial Aid

Transportation Repairs

Statement or Cost Estimate

 

Childcare Expenses

Statement

Medical Expenses

Statement that shows cost


Please note that not all requests can be granted and that it is in no way indicative of your commitment to the OMD program, nor is it necessarily a judgment on the reason for your request. Regardless of our response, your program coordinator will continue to support and assist you as you develop a plan to achieve your goals.

Student Info please complete







Payment Delivery

Note: If your request is approved, your grant payment will be distributed based on the preference you've indicated previously: either through direct deposit, mailed to your home, or held in person for pick up.

If you are not sure if you've signed up for direct deposit or if your mailing address has changed, please reach out to your OMD Staff Person immediately. 

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