Emergency Funds

When unexpected hardships arise, Portland State aspires to support you so that you can persist as a student and maximize your learning. Below is information regarding limited emergency funds for which you may be eligible. Please note that, if awarded, some hardship funds are taxable.

PSU’s Undergraduate Emergency Fund assists undergrad students who are on the verge of pausing their educational pursuits due to a financial emergency or natural disaster.

The General Student Emergency Fund (GSEF) offers short-term financial assistance to Portland State University students during times of crisis by providing financial support where a clear need exists.

Donate to Emergency Funds

Without donor support, we would not be able to support students when pressing or unexpected expenses threaten to unravel everything they have worked for. If you are interested in providing monetary support to build up emergency funds at PSU, please visit the PSU Foundation page to get started.

Building Financial Security

Building financial security as a college student is crucial for both achieving a successful educational career and laying a solid foundation for a stable future. Here are some resources to support your financial well-being:

Financial Wellness Center: Through education, awareness, and mentoring, the Financial Wellness Center is designed to give all students the tools and resources needed to empower them to make healthy financial decisions. Meet one-on-one with a Financial Coach regarding your PSU student account, re-enrolling at PSU, resolving a debt owed to PSU, understanding the cost of your degree, creating a sustainable budget, repairing credit, or repaying student loans.

University Career Center: The University Career Center provides unique resources and services to meet the career development and job search needs of all of our students and alumni. We support individuals in all aspects of their career development including: exploration, preparation and planning, job searching, and making career changes and transitions.