Emergency Loan Application

For students struggling with severe financial hardship

The Campus Support & Intervention (CSI) Emergency Loan program is available for students who have experienced an unforeseen financial emergency. Students may receive one loan per/semester not exceeding $1,000. Students are highly encouraged to consult with the Financial Aid Office and their respective academic unit prior to applying for an emergency loan.

Eligibility

Currently enrolled
Good financial standing with USC – does not have a negative balance in collections
U.S.A. issued Social Security Number
Must demonstrate need by providing documentation verifying the emergency
Must demonstrate the financial capacity to fulfill repayment obligations

What is an Emergency?

Family emergency, loss of employment, natural disasters, medical emergencies and other unexpected issues that suddenly change your financial circumstances

Policy Details

CSI may approve loans of up to $1000 per student. Please allow five to ten business days for processing.
Emergency loans must be repaid through Student Financial Services within 90 days.
If an emergency loan is not repaid within 90 days, a 10% annual interest rate will be applied, the account will be sent to collections, and a registration hold will be placed.
Failure to repay will also result in students becoming ineligible for future emergency loans.
CSI reserves the right to decline any application, regardless of eligibility.

Emergency Loan Application Form

Please fill out the form below and someone from Campus Support & Intervention will contact you within one to two business days.

Full Name(Required)

First Last

Student ID(Required)

Do you have a Social Security Number?(Required)

A SSN is required for the loan application. Upon approval, a staff member will contact you via phone to obtain it.

Yes

No

Current Address(Required)

Street Address City State ZIP Code

Cell Phone(Required)

Email Address

Are you currently enrolled as a student at USC?

Yes

No

Are you currently employed in a paying position?

Yes

No

Are you currently receiving financial aid?

Yes

No

Describe your efforts to obtain assistance through other sources.

(Financial Aid appeal, academic unit, family, friends, organizations, etc.)

Describe how you will be able to repay the emergency loan within 90 days.

Describe your financial situation in your own words. Include what expenses the emergency fund would be used for and attach appropriate documentation to this application.

Please share with us anything you feel is relevant.

Please upload supporting documentation explaining your financial situation.

While it is not required in order to submit your Emergency Loan application, supporting documentation will allow us to review your request more quickly and accurately. If you choose not to include supporting documentation, it might be requested after your application is submitted, which could delay the review process further.

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 15 MB.

Emergency loan amount you are requesting

Please enter a number less than or equal to 1000.

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