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Financial Assistance
Emergency student funding
WMSURE Mini Grants
We're currently accepting applications for WMSURE mini-grants. The grants provide up to $400 to support academic and research needs for WMSURE students.
Deadline: Applications will be accepted and evaluated on a rolling basis (first come, first-served).
Eligibility: All current WMSURE students who are actively engaged with the program are eligible to apply with engagement evaluated on a semesterly basis. To be considered actively engaged, students should meet one or more of the following expectations:
- Attend at least half of the WMSURE workshops offered during the semester (6-7).
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Met with WMSURE Faculty Co-Directors, WMSURE Staff, Faculty Fellows, Student Fellows and/or major advisors up to a month prior to submitting this form.
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Use the WMSURE Suite and its resources weekly.
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Attend community events hosted by WMSURE.
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Engage with other WMSURE-supported programs and activities (Aprendiendo Juntos, Study Away/Abroad)
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Students can also qualify by completing these expectations in combination (e.g., 4 workshops, 4 office visits during semester).
Continuing Students: Eligibility will be evaluated based on engagement and workshop attendance from the previous semester. Students who have not yet the engagement requirements may still receive funding on a case-by-case basis.
Please Note:
- Requests must be integral to academic experience (i.e., no to refigerators/microwaves; yes to bedding/toiletries)
- More detail is appreciated for 3 or more expenses (e.g., links, rationale, etc.).
- This award can affect your Financial Aid (i.e., a decreas in your aid package based on the mini-grant amount)
- Disbursement of funds will remain private. Only WMSURE Program Staff will have access to these records.
If you have any questions about this process, please contact WMSURE at wmsureprogram@wm.edu.
Tribe Emergency Funds:
The HEART Fund exists to assist students who are dealing with extenuating circumstances due to financial hardships.
If you or another student is in need of supports and/or resources, please submit a care report. Please contact WMPD (757-221-4695) if you are experiencing an emergency on campus. Additional local and national resources are listed below.