One of Michigan Tech's main priorities is the health and safety of our students, faculty,
and staff. The Husky Emergency Assistance Fund(HEAF) has been established to help
members of our campus community who are experiencing financial hardship due to an
emergent event. Michigan Tech originally established this fund in 2020 during the
COVID-19 pandemic crisis. The fund is supported by the generous donations of Michigan
Tech alumni and friends.
If you have any questions or need clarification regarding the application, please
email us at HEAF@mtu.edu or call 906-487-1567.
Frequently Asked Questions
1
Who is eligible for the Husky Emergency Assistance Fund?
Those who are eligible to apply include current students, faculty, and staff who have
incurred crisis or emergency-related expenses or losses, and can demonstrate need.
Related expenses include basic needs such as food, shelter, utilities, or health care.
Please note: Unfortunately funding for faculty and staff assistance is currently not available.
We're sorry we cannot assist you at this time. Efforts are underway for additional
fundraising and this form will reopen at that time. Please email heaf@mtu.edu if you have a question.
2
Can the Husky Emergency Assistance Fund cover tuition?
No, the Husky Emergency Assistance Fund does not provide assistance for tuition expenses.
Those in need of tuition assistance should contact the Student Financial Services Center for more information.
3
Is the Husky Emergency Assistance Fund a loan?
No, the Husky Emergency Assistance Fund is not a loan. The funds given out do not
need to be repaid. We ask that the funds distributed be used as designated in the
application. For students, the funds are not taxed. For employees, the funded amount will be taxed.
4
If I apply for assistance through the fund, who will know?
The Husky Emergency Assistance Fund committee keeps applications private. Only individuals
who are part of the Husky Emergency Assistance Fund committee or the Michigan Tech
Fund receive applications for assistance. Supervisors will not be notified about the
application so long as they are not on the committee. In the event of a conflict of
interest, committee members are instructed to disclose their conflict as soon as possible
to the committee.
5
How much can I apply for?
The amount granted typically does not exceed $500 once per calendar year. The amount
of financial assistance granted to applicants is determined and approved by two cross-functional
committees. One committee oversees employee applications, while the other committee
oversees student applications.
6
How will I be notified if I am granted funds?
The committees make every effort to process applications as soon as possible. Applicants
can expect to be notified about their application within 7-10 business days.
7
What if my request is denied?
Please note that while we will do our best to fill your request, the actual distribution
of assistance will be based on the availability of funds and the number of requests
received. Applicants must meet the basic needs criteria. If denied, applicants can
choose to reapply.
