Student Emergency Assistance Fund (SEAF)

Appeals Committee

The Appeals Committee is made up of Carroll Community College staff members from several functional areas, including student services, advising, financial assistance, and student support. The committee meets regularly to review student appeals including Student Emergency Assistance Fund (SEAF) applications.

Applying for SEAF Assistance

To be considered for SEAF assistance, students must submit a completed SEAF application along with any required supporting documentation. The emergency situation must be within the current semester of application. SEAF will not be considered for students who are not currently enrolled in degree or certificate seeking credit courses or a Workforce Development program. The Student Emergency Assistance Fund covers short-term, unanticipated emergencies that meet all the following circumstances: they must be urgent, unforeseen, non-recurring, beyond the student’s reasonable control, AND directly threaten the student’s ability to remain enrolled.

Once a complete application is received:

• A confirmation email will be sent to your Lynx student email account.
• The Appeals Committee will review your complete application at its next scheduled meeting. The committee meets weekly and addresses SEAF requests in a timely manner. Applications missing information may not be considered.
• You will be contacted at your Carroll email regarding the status of your application, any additional information needed, and next steps.
• All SEAF funding decisions are final.

Questions?

If you have questions about the SEAF application checklist or review process, contact StudentAffairs@carrollcc.edu.s are not reviewed on weekends or College holidays).

Complete SEAF Application Quick Reference Checklist

• Before submitting your Student Emergency Assistance Fund (SEAF) application, please review the SEAF Application Quick Reference Checklist.

Submit SEAF Application

• Student Emergency Assistance Fund (SEAF) Application Form

Important Reminders

• A complete application is required before review.
• Applications are reviewed by the Appeals Committee at its next scheduled meeting.
• Funding is not guaranteed and may be less than the amount requested.
• Having a FAFSA on file is extremely helpful and will make the award process more efficient.
• Funding will be transmitted via financial aid and students must have a social security number and/or tax ID number on file as a 1098T tax form will be produced for the student. If the student does not have an SSN or Tax ID number, they must provide information as to why.
• Funding decisions are based on documented need, urgency, available funding, and supporting documentation.
•  All SEAF funding decisions are final.

Thank you for using this Student Emergency Assistance Fund (SEAF) application checklist. We hope it helps you complete your application successfully.

Questions? Contact StudentAffairs@carrollcc.edu.