SEFA (Student Emergency Financial Assistance)

The Student Emergency Financial Assistance [SEFA] program provides critical support to at-risk students needing to overcome financial obstacles in order to persist at The University of Akron. Eligible areas of need include: Childcare, Food/Meals, Gas, Housing/Rent, Medical/Dental Expenses, Personal Automobile Expenses, Utilities

Students who meet the eligibility criteria can receive up to $1,000 during their lifetime enrollment as a student for non-tuition related emergency need. University staff will work hand-in-hand with these students to make award determinations and contact third-party entities to arrange needed payments.

Funds will be directly paid to the third party vendor, as documented and provided by the student, associated with the bill or expense. By check or VISA, the University will directly work with the third party vendor for payment arrangements.