# Basic Needs Emergency Grant

> Up to $500 from Columbia College-California. Rolling deadline.

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/basic-needs-emergency-grant
- Provider: Columbia College-California (College)
- Award: Up to $500
- Deadline: Rolling deadline
- College: [Columbia College-California](https://www.collegesref.com/college/columbia-college-california-647)
- Official page: https://gocolumbia.edu/basicneeds/emergency_grant.html
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 10, 2026

## About this scholarship

This program provides immediate, short-term financial assistance to students experiencing sudden and unexpected emergencies that threaten their ability to remain enrolled in classes. Designed to help stabilize urgent situations, the funding supports students facing major life events or unexpected expenses that might otherwise force them to drop or reduce their course loads. To qualify, applicants must have their financial aid processed through the college and be actively attending classes during the semester of their application. Awards are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis with priority given to students who have not previously received this assistance. Recipients must have an active disbursement account set up, and any outstanding tuition or fees owed to the campus business office will be deducted from the approved funding amount before the remaining balance is released.

## Who can apply

- Education level: Undergraduate
- Year: College 1st year, College 2nd year
- College types: 2-year college, Public college
- Must be actively enrolled in courses at Columbia College for the current semester, and must have submitted a processed financial aid application to the college financial aid office.

## How to apply

Complete and submit the online emergency grant application form, providing a personal statement written in your own words detailing your sudden financial emergency.

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Always confirm amounts, rules and deadlines on the official page before applying.