{"id":209,"date":"2026-07-20T09:35:55","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T13:35:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/basic-needs-wds-dev\/?page_id=209"},"modified":"2026-08-11T15:47:46","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T19:47:46","slug":"emergency-fund","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/basic-needs\/individualized-consultations\/emergency-fund\/","title":{"rendered":"Basic Needs Emergency Fund"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-hero-split has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/basic-needs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/08\/20240819_First_Day_BW_013_1200x800-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A large group of students walk across a bridge.\" class=\"wp-image-406 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/basic-needs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/08\/20240819_First_Day_BW_013_1200x800-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/basic-needs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/08\/20240819_First_Day_BW_013_1200x800-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/basic-needs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/08\/20240819_First_Day_BW_013_1200x800-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/basic-needs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/08\/20240819_First_Day_BW_013_1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-577681ce wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"utkwds-superhead wp-block-paragraph\">financial&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;to support or give access to a student\u2019s basic needs<\/p>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Basic Needs Emergency Fund<\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-cta-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/whttps:\/\/cm.maxient.com\/reportingform.php?UnivofTennessee&amp;layout_id=30\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/whttps:\/\/cm.maxient.com\/reportingform.php?UnivofTennessee&amp;layout_id=30\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apply for the Basic Needs Emergency Fund<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Basic Needs Emergency Fund provides financial\u00a0assistance\u00a0to support or give access to a student\u2019s basic needs (physiological or safety\/security). This\u00a0student\u00a0emergency fund is\u00a0very limited\u00a0and based on an <strong>emergency<\/strong> need listed in the guidelines; not every application will be approved.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This fund is intended for emergencies that can be addressed or resolved with one-time financial support. Applications to the Basic Needs Emergency Fund are typically reviewed and processed within 7\u201310 business days. In addition to the student emergency fund, the Center for Basic Needs team offers comprehensive basic needs support. You can&nbsp;meet&nbsp;with a member of our staff to get connected to resources on campus and in the community.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion\"><div data-accordion=\"true\" class=\"utk-wds-accordion-wrapper\" data-color-scheme=\"light\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div>Eligibility <\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can apply for help from the Basic Needs Emergency Fund if you&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Are currently enrolled, full-time, degree-seeking&nbsp;student.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have an immediate, basic needs hardship resulting from unanticipated circumstances or life events.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have not exceeded your financial aid budget&nbsp;with&nbsp;institutional aid (loans, scholarships, etc.).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have exhausted other resources, such as:&nbsp;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Additional&nbsp;financial aid packages (unaccepted student loans)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payment plans for bills&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assistance&nbsp;from family, friends, or community resources&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Credit cards&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div>Examples of Qualified Expenses<\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Essential items that have been destroyed due to an unexpected circumstance (e.g., fire, flood, natural disaster)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Non-fixed utilities that are in danger of being disconnected (e.g., electricity)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emergency, short-term housing related to student\u2019s physical security (e.g.&nbsp;relocation for apartment flood).&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div>Expenses <u>not<\/u> Covered<\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tuition or university fees (e.g., SPSF, departmental fees, meal plans, housing)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rent&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vehicle&nbsp;payments, car insurance,&nbsp;or routine car maintenance (e.e., gas, oil changes, tires)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical&nbsp;insurance or routine medical expenses (e.g.,&nbsp;prescriptions)&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electronics, computers, technology&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Non-essential or regularly&nbsp;anticipated&nbsp;utilities (e.g., cell phone, cable, internet)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Application or testing fees for academics (e.g., LSAT, GRE)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Household furniture costs not associated with&nbsp;an unexpected emergency&nbsp;(e.g., fire, flood)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parking tickets or fines&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Credit card payments, personal loans, or other personal debts&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Costs associated with studying abroad&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legal fees&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passports or immigration fees&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other non-essential expenses&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div>Examples of Supporting Documentation<\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Quotes&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Estimates&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incident reports&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>News articles&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Receipts&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Would you like to support the Basic Needs Emergency Fund?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This fund is created with private donations&nbsp;from&nbsp;alumni, community, faculty, staff, and other outside support. If you would like to donate to the Basic Needs Emergency Fund, please click the link below. This critical fund is only available&nbsp;because of&nbsp;donors like you!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Select Area of Support: Basic Needs Emergency Fund&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/giving.utk.edu\/basicneeds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Donate Now&nbsp;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Questions?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any questions&nbsp;regarding&nbsp;the Basic Needs Emergency Fund can be directed to:&nbsp;<br>Center for Basic Needs&nbsp;<br><a href=\"tel:8659743179\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">865-974-3179<\/a>&nbsp;<br><a href=\"mailto:basicneeds@utk.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">basicneeds@utk.edu<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>financial&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;to support or give access to a student\u2019s basic needs Apply for the Basic Needs Emergency Fund The Basic Needs Emergency Fund provides financial\u00a0assistance\u00a0to support or give access to a student\u2019s basic needs (physiological or safety\/security). 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