Emergency Student Loans
What is an emergency loan?
If you have an emergency financial situation, you may be able to get a short-term loan through ASU’s Short-Term Loan Program. Loans are typically $500 per semester and can be used for things like books when other financial aid is delayed. If you need to borrow more than $500, ASU will consider your and other students’ requests on a case-by-case basis.
Am I eligible for an emergency short term loan?
If you have an emergency financial situation, you may be able to get a short-term loan through ASU’s Short-Term Loan Program. Loans are typically $500 per semester and can be used for things like books when other financial aid is delayed. If you need to borrow more than $500, ASU will consider your and other students’ requests on a case-by-case basis.
Apply for emergency short-term loans
How to get a short-term loan
Timeline
For approved emergency short-term loan applications submitted before 2:30 p.m., you will receive an email from Student Business Services to your ASU email address within three business days.
Receiving your loan
Once processed, your funds will be directly deposited to your bank account. If you are not set up for direct deposit, your check will be mailed to the mailing address listed on My ASU.
Where to contact us
If you have not received an email from Student Business Services within three days, please contact us at 855-278-5080.
How to pay back emergency loans
Your emergency loan will appear as a charge in My ASU that you will need to pay back, along with any other tuition and fees.
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