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    Carl Sandburg College · College program

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

    Award

    Amount varies

    Deadline

    Rolling deadline

    Checked against the official page on Nov 9, 2026.

    About this scholarship

    This emergency assistance program is designed to support students who are facing sudden, unexpected financial hardships that threaten their ability to continue their education. The foundation provides one-time funding to help cover non-recurring emergency expenses. To qualify, students must be enrolled in at least six credit hours at the college in an eligible credit program. This assistance aims to help students overcome temporary financial hurdles so they can remain enrolled and successfully work toward achieving their academic goals.

    Who can apply

    • Undergraduate
    • College 1st year or College 2nd year
    • Shows financial need on the FAFSA or state aid application
    • Usable at: 2-year college, public college
    • Must be a part-time or full-time student enrolled in at least six credit hours at Carl Sandburg College. Dual-credit and Workforce Development & Community Education students are not eligible.

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    Award details

    Amount
    Amount varies
    Number of awards
    Not stated
    Renewable
    One-time or not stated
    Merit-based
    No
    Need-based
    Yes
    Essay required
    Not stated

    Key dates

    1. Applications open

      Open now or not stated

    2. Deadline

      Rolling deadline

    3. Winners notified

      Not stated

    How to apply

    1. Review the eligibility guidelines on the foundation website and submit the online application explaining your emergency situation.

    Provider and source

    Provider
    Carl Sandburg College
    Last verified
    Nov 9, 2026

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    Where you can use it

    This award is for students at Carl Sandburg College.

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