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The Carroll and Milton Petrie Foundation and other generous donors understand that life is full of unexpected events--some of which can create serious hardships for students and their families.

Petrie Student Emergency Grants provide financial support to students so that life's emergencies don't derail their college educations.

Information provided by students is primarily used for CUNY staff to determine if applicants meet eligibility requirements for emergency funding and whether applicants can be connected to other support resources. In addition, data provided as part of students' applications will be used, in aggregate, for research purposes by the Petrie Foundation to analyze school and university level need patterns and student outcomes. Students' personal information will not be shared externally.

All currently enrolled students at participating CUNY colleges are eligible to apply. Examples of qualifying emergencies include:

- Illness

- Loss of property or income

- Death of a family member

- Victim of an accident or crime

Grants awarded through the Petrie Student Emergency Funds may be used solely for non-tuition expenses. Funds DO NOT need to be repaid.

After submitting this online application, you will be contacted by the grant administrator at your college.

Please note, by submitting an application a student is not guaranteed to receive an emergency grant.

The next steps in the process may include an interview and/or a request for supporting documentation of your emergency.

Insert your CUNY First 8 Digit ID Number. You MUST include all 8 digits.
Please be sure to use your school email address when applying.
Please enter your ten digit phone number without dashes.
Date of Birth*
Include street and apartment # if applicable.
Are you enrolled in a support program? (Check All That Apply)*
Did you file a FAFSA form this academic year?*
Are you currently employed? (Check all that apply.)*
$
What is the nature of your emergency? (Check all that apply.)*
Which of the following expenses do you need support to cover? (Check all that apply.) Please note that you may be asked to provide documentation related to these expenses.*
Enrollment Status*
Class Status*
Race/Ethnicity (check all that apply) — Demographic information collected, including race and gender, does not impact grant eligibility or awards. Demographic information helps ensure an equitable grant process and enables CUNY to identify trends to better address student needs. Please check all that apply. *
Gender — Demographic information collected--including race and gender-- does not impact grant eligibility or awards. Demographic information helps ensure an equitable grant process and enables CUNY to identify trends to better address student needs.*
Are you currently serving on Active Duty in the U.S. Armed Forces or are you a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces?
Are you a parent or guardian of a child under the age of 18?

For more information on eligibility criteria and supplemental documentation that is necessary for review please click here

REQUIRED: File Upload 1 (Student ID)*
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Please upload a picture of your student ID, if you cannot find your student ID a state ID will suffice. This should NOT be the only supporting documentation you provide. Please refer to your college's website for their guidelines on supporting documentation.
REQUIRED: File Upload 2 (only one document can be uploaded per field)*
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Please include any additional documentation that supports your request and is related to the expense identified above. Examples can include, but are not limited to the following: scans of bills; communications from landlords, government representatives, or vendors; receipts; police reports for lost or stolen property; and any additional explanation as you deem necessary. You may also be asked to provide this documentation during your meeting with the funding committee member(s).
File Upload 3 (only one document can be uploaded per field)
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Please include any additional documentation that supports your request and is related to the expense identified above. Examples can include, but are not limited to the following: scans of bills; communications from landlords, government representatives, or vendors; receipts; police reports for lost or stolen property; and any additional explanation as you deem necessary. You may also be asked to provide this documentation during your meeting with the funding committee member(s).
File Upload 4 (only one document can be uploaded per field)
No File Chosen
File uploads may not work on some mobile devices.
Please include any additional documentation that supports your request and is related to the expense identified above. Examples can include, but are not limited to the following: scans of bills; communications from landlords, government representatives, or vendors; receipts; police reports for lost or stolen property; and any additional explanation as you deem necessary. You may also be asked to provide this documentation during your meeting with the funding committee member(s).
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