Random Acts of Kindness Student Support Fund

Emergency Need Stipend

Are you experiencing a financial emergency or are you in need? The St. Johns River State College Foundation may be able to help. We have funds available for students who qualify. The funds are meant for expenses such as: rent, utilities, mechanic bills, medical bills, books, etc. The award can be up to $500.

Eligibility:

Must be an SJR State student currently enrolled in three or more credit hours with at least one course already completed at SJR State.
Must be experiencing an unforeseen expense that, if not resolved quickly, could lead to the student’s departure from college and loss of momentum toward completion.
Student must not have received assistance from this program previously, as it is a one-time stipend.
Applications are available during the fall and spring semesters and are not processed during the following date ranges:
Two weeks prior to the last day of the semester.
During any of the holidays in which the College is closed.

Random Acts of Kindness funds cannot be used for tuition and fees. For scholarships, visit SJRstate.edu/scholarships.

Step 1: Schedule an appointment with the Office of the Ombuds to determine eligibility by emailing
Step 2: If eligible, you will be asked to complete the online application including a statement of need and provide documentation of said need if applicable (bill, lease, estimate, invoice, proof of situation, etc.).
Step 3: The application will go to the Random Acts of Kindness committee for review.
Step 4: The Office of the Ombuds will contact the student with the decision of the committee.
Step 5: If the student is approved the payment will be made to a third party, i.e. landlord, mechanic, electric/utility provider. The decision of the committee is not eligible for appeal.

The items provided prior to the application by Office of the Ombuds such as but not limited to gift cards and hygiene items are not considered as a part of the Random Acts of Kindness application.