Economic Crisis Response Grant

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Economic Crisis Response Grant

The Economic Crisis Grant is a case-specific, university intervention to be utilized to address a student’s financial crisis.

Please note: The last day to submit a pre-screen for Spring 2025 is Friday, June 6th.
The last day to submit an application for Spring 2025 is Friday, June 13th.

Both forms will reopen for the summer session on Monday, June 23rd.

Eligibility

A student under consideration for the Economic Crisis Response (ECR) grant must:

  • Be a currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student at the University of California, Irvine
  • Demonstrate a financial crisis that is affecting their access to basic needs, including housing, food, medical and/or mental health care
    • You must have exhausted all resources (financial aid loans, deferment plans, community resources, etc.) in order to be eligible for the grant
    • You must have room in your Financial Aid budget to receive this grant 
    • This grant cannot cover tuition and fees

Steps to Apply

STEP 1: Submit an ECRG Pre-Screening Form to verify Financial Aid eligibility

STEP 2: The Basic Needs Financial Aid Counselor will check eligibility and our staff will email you to confirm eligibility. If eligible, you will receive a link to submit the application.

STEP 3: The Economic Crisis Response Team will review the application and the committee chair will communicate with you to inform you of the outcome of the decision.

  • If approved, the funds will be disbursed via Financial Aid within 24 hours
  • If denied, student will receive communication and referral to additional resources

Questions? E-mail us at: fresh-ecrg@uci.edu