Thanks to the generous support of the Carroll and Milton Petrie Foundation, students enrolled at the CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies (SLU) are eligible to apply for emergency financial assistance. The Petrie Emergency Grant will provide emergency financial assistance to SLU students at risk of dropping out of college due to unexpected or emergency circumstances to enable them to continue their education at SLU. SLU students may be eligible for up to $1,500.00 in emergency fund grants per semester, but no more than two (2) emergency fund awards per academic year (subject to financial availability).
Emergency circumstances considered for the Petrie Emergency Grant include, but are not limited to:
- Recent loss of job or income
- Homelessness, sudden loss of housing, or threat of eviction
- Fire in living quarters
- Theft of computer, books, clothing, or other essential belongings
- Medical bills for necessary appointments, accidents, or surgery
- Essential vision and dental care
- Illness or death in immediate family
- Discontinuance of necessary utilities or services
- Loss of childcare or loss of care for elders
- Safety needs or legal expenses associated with domestic violence
- Replacement of essential belongings due to theft or natural disaster
- Purchase of a winter coat or interview suit
- Purchase of a MetroCard for travel to and from school and/or medical appointment(s)
The Petrie Emergency Grant Fund will NOT be awarded for the following:
- Tuition or fee costs
- Previous educational debts
- Textbooks
- Credit card debts or loan payments
- Legal representation or services
How to Apply
Before applying for the Petrie Emergency Grant, please contact SLU’s Manager of Student Support and Retention, Padraig O’Donoghue at (646) 313-8321 or padraig.odonoghue@slu.cuny.edu
Students applying for the Petrie Emergency Grant must provide documentation of hardship or outstanding expense to support the emergency. The committee will only consider complete applications with valid supporting documentation. Students who have submitted a complete application will receive a response within 48 hours. If approved, the emergency grant will disburse within 3-5 business days of the approval date. All committee decisions are final.
