Tribe Emergency Funds
The HEART Fund exists to assist students who are dealing with extenuating circumstances due to financial hardships.
If you or another student is in need of supports and/or resources, please submit a care report. Please contact WMPD (757-221-4695) if you are experiencing an emergency on campus. Additional local and national resources are listed below.
What is the HEART Fund?The Health Emergency and Resources for the Tribe (HEART) Fund was established in 2019 through the private support of W&M Donors. The HEART Fund exists to assist students who are dealing with financial hardships due to extenuating circumstances. |
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Who is eligible for funding through the HEART Fund?In order to be eligible for HEART Funding, students must be currently enrolled in the semester in which they are requesting support. Students who have graduated and have had their degrees conferred are no longer eligible for HEART Fund consideration. |
Who is eligible and what types of expenses are eligible for funding through the HEART Fund?In order to be eligible for HEART Funding, students must be currently enrolled in the semester in which they are requesting support. Students who have graduated and have had their degrees conferred are no longer eligible for HEART Fund consideration.
The HEART Fund cannot fund tuition or payment of existing debt to the university. Additionally, grants will not be provided for reimbursement for past expenses. If a student has spent money on an expense and is now experiencing essential needs, they may request HEART Funds for those new expenses but will not be granted reimbursement for past expenses. If you would like to inquire further about your specific needs or eligibility for funding, please contact us at heartfund@wm.edu. |
How do I apply for funding through the HEART Fund?To apply for funding through the HEART Fund, please complete the HEART Fund Request Form. Prior to submitting this form, please ensure that you have reviewed all of the appropriate eligibility information on this webpage. The form is two pages and will auto-populate most of your personal information. You will need to sign the Honor Code Affirmation and provide information regarding your need(s). |
How long will it take to get a decision on my request for funding?Once a request has been submitted, we will review the request and will consider a student’s needs, any previous grants/rebates awarded, and additional circumstances when making awarding decisions. Please allow up to 3-5 business days for your request to be reviewed. Please allow additional time, if we need to inquire further about your request. Being as specific and detailed as possible in your original request, will allow for the quickest possible review. |
How can I donate to the HEART Fund?You can donate to the HEART Fund at William & Mary's Giving page. |
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Local and National Resources
If you are in need of immediate assistance, please access the following resources as needed: National:
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