Emergency Aid Program

BEAM Grant Program

Purpose: Formerly known as the Dream Keepers emergency grant program, The BEAM Emergency Aid Grant Program  assists students at risk of dropping out of college due to unexpected financial emergencies. Through the Center for Student Success (CSS), the aid program was created to help students stay in college and meet their education goals, ultimately, securing a better financial future. Aid covers up to $500 in financial expenses.

• Have completed the 2023-24 FAFSA.
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of a  2.0.
• Part-time students with 6 to 11.5 credits.
• Full-time students with a minumum of 12 credits.
• Must be in attendance at the time of application.
• Provide some form of documentation (e.g. quote from a dentist's office) of financial emergency and how it will impact your education.

What to Know

After Applying

• Once the online application has been completed and ALL required documentation is submitted, the Emergency Aid Committee will review your application and contact you via email to discuss the status of your application and next steps. You may also be referred to additonal resources.
• Once a decison has been made, the Emergency Aid Administrator will approve, partially approve, or deny your application and will notify you via email.
• If a student is approved to receive aid, monies will be distributed within two business days, no more than four business days to the designated entitiy or agency.

Eligible/Ineligible Expenses

Eligible Expenses

• Childcare
• Eyecare/Prescribed Eye Glasses Cost
• Food/Meals
• Housing/Rent
• Medical/Dental Expenses
• Personal Automobile Repairs
• Utilities

Ineligible Expenses

• Alcohol/Tobacco
• Books and school supplies
• Car payments
• Cable and Internet
• Fees
• Routine Car Maintenance
• Tuition
• Credit Card Payments

 Contact Emergency Aid Committee