The Basic Needs Emergency Aid Program is to assist students who are experiencing sudden, unforeseen financial emergencies that without resolving would result in student’s withdrawal from their courses, or inability to successfully complete their semester. The goal is to provide students with assistance to eliminate barriers so that students may continue to successfully complete their semesters. This is a non-financial aid award paid to the entity in which the student owes funds to, or will provide services for. Eligible expenses include but are not limited to: Rent payment assistance or Housing payments, assistance with Utility Bills that students cannot pay due to a sudden financial burden (excluding cable/satellite TV, mobile phone, etc.) Medical or dental emergencies, Childcare, Transportation, Automotive repairs. Emergency aid funds may NOT be used for NMSU/DACC related expenses such as: parking fines, tuition, books, supplies, required tools or equipment etc.
Requirements:
1. You must be enrolled at DACC in the semester you are applying for.
2. You must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA.
3. You must have a sudden onset of a financial emergency that if not resolved quickly, you would be caused to withdraw from your courses.
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