The Emergency Scholarship Fund is available to all MSU College of Veterinary Medicine enrolled students who face emergency situations. Typical emergencies may include, but are not limited to, medical emergencies, family crises, or unexpected financial hardships.

The disbursement is a one-time payment and may not exceed maximum amount of $1000.

• Must be a currently enrolled DVM, Veterinary Nursing, or Dual Degree and MS/PhD student within the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University.
  
  • Pre-Vet or Vet Nursing preference students are not eligible.
    

• Must demonstrate a genuine, unforeseen financial need rather than routine expenses.

• Have not previously received CVM Emergency Scholarship Funds within the same academic year.
  
  • Students who have previously received a CVM Emergency Short Term Loan are still eligible.

• Emergency situations may include, but are not limited to:
  
  • Medical emergencies (e.g., hospitalization, urgent healthcare needs).
    
  • Family crises (e.g., travel needs due to loss of family member).
    
  • Natural disasters or other situations that disrupt the student’s living situation.
    
  • Unforeseen emergencies that cause immediate hardship
    

Note: Routine expenses or ongoing financial needs that are not caused by an emergency will not be covered by this fund.

Students must complete the Emergency Scholarship Fund Application Qualtrics Form.

Applications should include a detailed explanation of the emergency and estimated expenses.

Upon receipt of the application, The Associate Dean of Student Engagement and Success will review the application within 3-5 business days. Please check your MSU email for updates and guidance on next steps.

Additional documentation may be requested if necessary.

Please submit any questions to; cvm.studentsupport@cvm.msu.edu.

Other resources:

• Emergency Fellowship Funding