Emergency Funds
Access Financial
Resources
Achieving your educational dreams takes money—and we're here to help.
There are a number of emergency funds available to students who qualify. If you have not already, please fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which determines if there is financial aid available to help you with your expenses.
Emergency Funding
We accept emergency grant applications related to expenses for the term currently in session.
Phoenix Emergency Grant
The Phoenix Emergency Grant is available to all UW-Green Bay students, regardless of home campus. Funds awarded do not need to be repaid, but they may be subject to federal tax reporting.
To meet the minimum requirements for any emergency funding, you must:
- Be currently enrolled at UW-Green Bay as a degree-seeking, full-time or part-time student
- Be experiencing an unexpected financial hardship
- Have overdue tuition charges or having difficulties paying expenses
Application Process
Applications will be reviewed quickly and a decision will be made and your will receive a response in your UW-Green Bay email within five business days of submission. Some students may be eligible for state funding, in which case our office will contact you so you can finish the process.
- Need help filling out the form? Use our guide on How To Request Emergency Funding (pdf).
- To continue filling out a grant application you have previously saved, use the Form Login. When you log in, you will see a task list where you can open your application and continue working where you left off.
- To create a new application for the grant, use the Phoenix Grant Request Form.
- Be sure to select "logoff" after submitting your completed grant application.
- To check the status of your application, select “Running Processes.”
If you received funds and have questions, please email emergencygrant@uwgb.edu.
More Financial Resources
Though you can never plan for financial emergencies, we can help you set yourself up to bounce back faster and rise higher.
Financial Aid
We're committed to making your educational journey affordable, and there are many ways to offset the cost of your degree. In fact, about 82% of first-year students receive financial aid to help reduce expenses and achieve their goals.
Financial Wellness
Financial well-being is an essential part to ensuring you lead a healthy, happy life. Our Charles Schwab Foundation Center for Financial Wellness is a trusted space to receive financial education and plan for your future.
Find Support
As an access institution, UW-Green Bay supports the success of students by working to reduce costs and helping to find funding. With any questions about financial stress, whether you're in crisis or not, contact us by calling the Financial Aid office at 920-465-2075 or emailing emergencygrant@uwgb.edu.