Special Circumstance & Financial Hardship Request

Financial hardship funds are available to help student's meet their basic needs, and help cover educational costs (such as housing, food, and textbooks) that a student could not otherwise pay out of pocket.  All financial aid options offered, including loans, must typically be utilized prior to offering additional grant funding.  

(616) 331-3234

Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships
1 Campus Drive
100 Arend & Nancy Lubbers Student Services Center
Allendale, Michigan 49401

[email protected]

Short Term Emergency Loan

As a service to students, the Financial Aid Office provides short-term loans to students when tuition arrangements have already been made for the upcoming semester. These limited loans ($500 maximum) are typically used for the purchase of textbooks and supplies.

Contact the Office of Financial Aid, Pew Student Services, or the Regional Center that you are attending to obtain an application for a Short Term Emergency Loan, along with eligibility requirements, and repayment information

Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships

(616) 331-3234

[email protected]

Student Employment

Student Employment works with all University departments and the community to create part-time and summer employment opportunities for students. As part of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, we administer the Federal Work-Study Program university-wide. The purpose of Student Employment is to aid students in obtaining employment that will help finance their education and develop work skills for their future career choice.

(616) 331-3238

Student Employment
104A Arend & Nancy Lubbers Student Services Center
Allendale, Michigan 49401

[email protected]

Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships

Grand Valley State University is a great place for students to invest in their futures. The Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships can help you maximize your investment by working with you to determine how to most effectively meet your unique needs. 

(616) 331-3234

Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships
1 Campus Drive
100 Arend & Nancy Lubbers Student Services Center
Allendale, Michigan 49401

[email protected]

Michigan Veterans Trust Fund - Veterans Resource Center

To apply for emergency funds from the MVTF, veterans should contact the MVTF county committee serving the county where you reside or fill out and submit an Emergency Assistance Form. 

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MoneySmart Lakers

MoneySmart Lakers empowers students to be financially savvy!

Through presentations and individual appointments, we strive to deliver the best financial literacy tools to the Grand Valley community, to empower individuals and ensure their smooth transition from college to career.

(616) 331-3234

MoneySmart Lakers
Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships
100 Student Services Building
Allendale, Michigan 49401

[email protected]