MataCare Emergency Relief Grant for Fire-Impacted Students
The MataCare Emergency Relief Grant for Fire-Impacted Students offers financial assistance to eligible students who have been affected by recent fire-related events in the Los Angeles area. This one-time award aims to help ease the burden of students facing financial challenges due to these unforeseen circumstances.
Award Amount
Eligible applicants may receive a $500, one-time financial award.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for this award, applicants must meet the following conditions:
- Be enrolled in Spring 2025 as a matriculated student.
- Maintain a minimum enrollment of three (3) units for the Spring 2025 term.
- Submit a completed application for the Emergency Relief Grant for Fire-Impacted Students.
- Have a qualifying expense.
Deadline to Apply
The deadline for applications is March 15, 2025, at 11:59 PM.
Apply Now
Visit the application link below to apply: Emergency Relief Grant
Additional Support Resources
- Basic Needs Office: www.csun.edu/heart
- Basic Needs Emergency Housing : www.csun.edu/heart/resources/housing-stability
- University Counseling Services: www.csun.edu/counseling
MataCare Emergency Grant
The MataCare Emergency Grant assists students facing unexpected emergencies. This grant is available on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are depleted for the semester. The deadline to submit a completed application is May 5, 2025 at 5:00 pm.
If you are experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity, please visit CSUN’s Housing Stability Resources to apply for housing support from the Basic Needs Office. For additional resources, you can visit CSUN with A HEART through the CSUN Basic Needs Office.
Grant Details:
- Assistance Type: Single, one-time awards. This funding is for emergencies and is not intended for recurring monthly expenses.
- Amount: Grants typically range from $50 to $700, based on the request, documentation provided, and fund availability.
- Repayment: Emergency grant funds are not loans and do not require repayment.
- Documentation: You must submit documentation related to your current emergency. Incomplete applications lacking supporting documentation will be denied.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be enrolled at least half-time (6 units as an Undergraduate or Credential, 4 units as a Graduate or Certificate Student). International students and students enrolled through Open University are not Eligible.
- Can receive only one MataCare Emergency Grant per academic year.
- You must specify your emergency and provide supporting documentation on the application. Incomplete applications will be denied.
Additional Information:
Coordination with Financial Aid: The grant is considered emergency financial aid and is coordinated within your financial aid package. If your package cannot accommodate the full amount requested, you may receive a reduced grant or be denied.
Final Decisions: Decisions are final and cannot be appealed.
Complete the MataCare Emergency Grant application.
For more information about the MataCare Emergency Grant Program and the application process, please refer to our FAQs. You can also contact our office at (818) 677-4085.
For information about additional resources, visit CSUN’s Basic Needs Office.
