These one-time grants of $750 are designed to help scholars facing an unexpected financial hardship that threatens their ability to remain stably housed while completing their degree. Emergency rent grants are intended to address urgent, housing-related disruptions that could interfere with your academic progress, persistence, or graduation.

This support is provided in addition to the housing grant you receive through your school and serves as a resource of last resort when an unforeseen circumstance creates immediate financial strain.

Examples of qualifying situations may include:

• Sudden loss of employment or income 

• Unexpected medical expenses or illness 

• Domestic violence or family crisis 

• Fire, flood, or other household emergencies 

• Theft or damage involving essential belongings 

• Unanticipated childcare or transportation costs that directly affect housing stability 

Emergency grants are intended for short-term, urgent needs and do not replace regular financial aid, tuition support, or ongoing living expenses.

If you are experiencing an unanticipated housing expense that could derail your path to degree completion, we encourage you to complete the brief online application.

What to Expect

• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis 

• You will be notified of your request status within 3 business days 

• If approved, funds will be sent directly to you via Zelle or PayPal 

Our goal is simple: to help ensure that a temporary financial setback does not become a permanent barrier to completing your education.

To apply, please complete the brief online application.

All submissions will be verified to confirm current LCU Scholar status (2025–2026 academic year) prior to review. Please note that eligible scholars may receive no more than one Emergency Rent Grant per academic year.