Handling Everyday Life Problems for Students (HELPS) Program

The Handling Everyday Life Problems for Students (HELPS) Program provides grants to eligible students to support an emergency. An emergency is defined as an unexpected, one-time expense associated with the immediate risk to health, life, property, or student’s environment that requires urgent attention to prevent the worsening of the situation or further instability of
the student’s situation.

An eligible student:
  • is a full or part-time undergraduate student,
  • majoring in any area of academic study,
  • is in good academic standing, and
  • must submit an online application with the justification of the emergency.
  • Graduate students are not permitted to apply.

What Is an Eligible Emergency?

For the purpose of the HELPS Program, an emergency is exclusively defined to be an unexpected, one-time (non-recurring) expense associated with the immediate risk to health, life, property, or student’s environment that requires urgent attention to prevent the worsening of the situation or further instability of the student’s situation, including the following: 

  • Emergency transportation needs 
  • Information Technology (Hardware) 
  • Information Technology (Software) 
  • Medical treatment or medication 
  • Safety related 
  • Food
  • Temporary Housing
  • Utilities

For more information regarding the HELPS through the Student Freedom Initiative, visit the website or contact the Office of Student Support and Student Conduct at osssc@asurams.edu. 

REMINDER: When requesting funding, you must provide documented evidence to support your needs. This includes a copy of a physical bill and/or invoice related to your request. These documents serve as proof of expenses and are necessary for processing your request efficiently.

If you have any questions about the required documentation, please feel free to reach out. If your application is approved, the vendor (utilities, property management, etc.) must complete and submit the following attached documents, W-9 and Supplier Form.

The deadline to submit the required documentation for consideration is Tuesday, February 11, 2025, by 4 p.m.