The Emergency and the Hardship Funds are intended to assist students who encounter unforeseen financial emergencies which would prevent them from continuing their education at the Cave Hill Campus. If, in general, you are having ongoing difficulties with managing your funds, you may make an appointment with the counsellors in the Office of Student Services to discuss your financial challenges.

Students may apply for funds when they have exhausted all their resources.

To be eligible students:

• Must be registered with a degree GPA of 2.0 or above,

• Demonstrate financial need with supporting documentation,

• Must not have received assistance within the past year, and

• Must have considered all other resources.

The following expenses are NOT generally considered:

• Study Abroad Costs

• Non-essential utilities

• Expenditures from poor financial management

Maximum award: BDS $500.00

Applications are to be submitted to the Director of Student Services at the address below:

The Director

Office of Student Services

The University of the West Indies

Cave Hill Campus

Applicants are required to meet with a member of staff to discuss their application. All students will be seen by appointment on Mondays between the hours of 9 am and 12 pm throughout the academic year.

If you would like to make a donation to the Hardship or Adopt-A-Student Fund please contact Ms. Dale Lynch by phone at 417-4172 or by email dale.lynch@cavehill.uwi.edu.

Note that all financial aid awards are disbursed by the Campus Bursar.