The Student Government Association -Hardship Scholarship Fund

The Student Government Association (SGA) Hardship Fund is available to assist Hostos students, including those who, due to unforeseen circumstances, have fallen on probation and are currently facing financial hardships or housing and eviction issues.
Awards are based on documented need and will be allocated in denominations from $150 to $600 dollars.
Application completion and supporting documentation are required
Examples of hardships to be considered for support are:
• Past due electric bill
• An outstanding medical bill
• A past-due childcare bill
• Facing housing or eviction issues
• Needing money for food or transportation
• Having an outstanding tuition balance
• Unable to purchase books, school materials, or other academic-related resources

Recipients will be chosen based on their needs, and the amount allocated will depend on the applicant’s documented needs.
There is no GPA or writing requirement (except to complete the application), and all students, including students on probation and freshmen, are welcome to apply.
To qualify, students must:
-Be currently enrolled at Hostos
-Describe the financial need and extenuating circumstances you are currently facing.
-Provide documentation that supports the described need.
-Answer all supplemental questions.

Applications and all required materials must be submitted through the scholarship system. Paper applications will not be accepted, and incomplete applications will not be considered.
The scholarship will close once all qualified applicants have been identified, and the available funds are exhausted.

PLEASE NOTE: If nominated as a possible recipient for this scholarship, you must fill out a W9 form and have any valid form of tax ID to receive your scholarship award.

For questions and more information, contact the scholarship office at 718-518-4166 or mesquili@hostos.cuny.edu