Ernest L Chavez W2R Emergency Fund – Wolves 2 Rams

W2R recognizes that money is sometimes the thing that keeps you from your education. We want to help keep you in school even if life is making unexpected financial demands of you.

W2R students in need can apply for one-time mini grants to cover an unexpected cost. Grants are up to $400 and students must apply with a justification for the request. Once approved by our advisory committee, grants are delivered quickly and there is no need to pay the money back. Students can apply for a mini grant up to three times while at CSU (although we really hope you won’t need it).

Emergency funds are granted for a variety of needs, including but not limited to: housing, personal supplies, car/transportation expenses.

Food expenses are not granted due to the fact that CSU and Larimer County offer several other options for food needs, including an on-campus food pantry and a program in which non-residential students can eat in the dining hall (Rams Against Hunger). Also, the Office of Financial Aid can work with you about adjusting your aid package to include stipends for computers and/or childcare needs.

If you have questions, please email w2r_info@mail.colostate.edu.

Please note: At this time, emergency funds are available to CSU Wolves to Rams students only.

W2R Emergency Fund

Name(Required)

First Last

CSU ID (8XX-XXX-XXX)(Required)

Email(Required)

Phone

Please briefly explain your need for emergency funds(Required)

Please explain your current sources of income

Select an Expense

Enter the amount and specific expense for the emergency funds you are seeking assistance for as part of this request. Make sure to include the exact amount and what expense the request would specifically cover. Note the needed document you will be asked to attach to complete your application. Leave the rest of the emergency expenses blank.

On-campus Housing

Specify dollar amount requested and name of expense (i.e. $245 for spring break housing). Leave blank if not requesting on-campus housing assistance.

Off-campus Rent

Specify dollar amount requested and name of expense (i.e. $700 for October rent). Leave blank if not requesting off campus rental assistance.

Transportation

Coverage includes priority for car repairs but is not limited to repair expenses. Specify dollar amount requested and name of expense (i.e. $150 to replace tires). Leave blank if not requesting transportation assistance.

Clothing

Specify dollar amount requested and name of expense (i.e. $70 for winter coat and $50 for winter boots totaling $120). Leave blank if not requesting clothing assistance.

Hygiene

Specify dollar amount requested and name of expense (i.e. toothpaste, floss, deodorant, feminine hygiene products, toilet paper, shampoo and soap totaling $45). Leave blank if not requesting hygiene assistance.

Other

While priority is given to rent, utilities, on campus housing, transportation, clothing, or hygiene expenses, funds are not limited to these emergency situations. Specify dollar amount requested and name of expense. Leave blank if not requesting other assistance.

Review and Submit

Please review that you have selected just one expense type and attached the necessary documents.

Method(Required)

If approved, how would you like to receive these funds (check one):

Funds to remain on University student account for payment of charges

Direct Deposit (must be signed up for Ram Refund Direct Deposit)

Terms(Required)

Please check that you agree to the following if your Galena award is approved:

I agree to spend emergency funds only on the item(s) requested in this application

I agree to complete the financial literacy requirements and develop a plan to prepare me for financial emergencies that may arise in the future.

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Who is Ernest L. Chavez?

Ernest L. Chavez is Professor of Psychology and past Department Chair at Colorado State University. He was the original Principal Investigator for the NIH/NIGMS-funded Bridges to the Baccalaureate grant (now known as Wolves to Rams) with Front Range Community College and he now serves as the co-Principal Investigator on the NSF-funded Colorado Alliance for Minority Participation grant. Additionally, he served for three years as Director of the CSU STEM Center.

Dr. Chavez’s research has focused on issues related to Latino children and adolescents, in particular drug use and education. More recently he has focused on the inclusion of underrepresented students in STEM majors. Dr. Chavez was an original member of the NIDA Hispanic Task Force and has reviewed grants for NIDA, NIAAA and NIMH. Currently, Dr. Chavez works with graduate students on their research and helps them to publish.

Dr. Chavez has four children and eight grandchildren who live in Boston, Virginia, and Colorado.