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Active full-time or part-time faculty or staff members in good standing with a minimum of 6 months or more successful employment are eligible for FSAP-ELF loans. Applicants should be able to provide a supervisor's confirmation of continuing employment potential for at least the next six months. They must also provide evidence that all other avenues of assistance have been pursued (such as banks, credit unions, family members). Applicants must show an ability to pay back the loan (i.e., should not have excessive garnishments or debts) and must have paid back all previous ELF loans, as well as other university loans (from an individual's department, etc.). Employees may be eligible for a second loan one year after they have made their last payment on their first loan. Due to limited funds, priority is given to employees who have not used the Emergency Loan Fund previously. The loan fund was set up predominantly for one time use.
The program is NOT designed to provide assistance in cases where other financial options or means are identified or when an individual cannot pay predictable expenses or monthly payments such as housing or child care due to poor planning or budgeting. Employees who are not working due to an Unauthorized Absence are ineligible, as are employees who have been suspended without pay and are seeking a loan to recoup their losses. Multiple requests for a particular type of emergency, such as emergency car repairs, will not be granted. Family members and significant others are not eligible.
Below is a form requesting the information we need to complete the processing for your application. If you have any questions about the form, please call the secretary at 314-8093. The information you provide will be kept confidential.
When filling out the application, please PRINT this form and then neatly print or type all of your information clearly. Be sure to sign and date the bottom of page two, confirming that the information provided is valid and accurate. Any unauthorized changes to or misinformation in the application on form or procedures invalidates the process. You must provide a copy of a recent pay stub along with your application. Depending on the nature of your request, you may be asked to provide additional documentation, such as a written estimate for car repairs.
When you have finished this application form, call at 314-8170 or 314-8099 to schedule an appointment with a Faculty Staff Assistance Program counselor. The counselor will go over your application and will discuss other resources or options that may be available to you. If your request falls within FSAP-ELF guidelines, the counselor will pass on a summary of your request to the Advisory Committee. You will be notified within 48 hours whether or not your request has been approved.
If your request is approved, you will pick up your check at the Bursar's office. Checks will NOT be paid directly to you, but rather to your creditor(s). If your request is denied, you will have the opportunity to appeal the decision and/or to reapply after changing any of the factors that prevented approval of the loan.