The U and I Care Fund provides temporary, short-term financial assistance to currently enrolled students who are unable to meet essential expenses due to a temporary or unexpected hardship. This emergency funding program is designed to offer financial assistance to students in the form of one-time awards (typically not exceeding $1000). Please be prepared to show documentation supporting claims. 

Examples of expenses typically covered: overdue rent, eviction, medical emergencies, safety needs. For more information click here

The application can be found here

Learn about Illinois' new health coverage program for undocumented and low-income seniors here.