Student Awards & Financial Aid administers a small number of emergency loan funds which are intended to provide emergency assistance to students experiencing temporary, short-term financial problems. The funds are provided on an interest-free basis for a stipulated period of time.
To be eligible for these loans, students must be in good academic standing and must provide proof of an acceptable source of repayment. Students wishing to obtain assistance from one of the following funds should apply to Student Awards & Financial Aid.
Civil Engineering Memorial Fund
The purpose of this fund is to serve as a Memorial to the memory of individuals associated with the Department and proceeds from the fund will be used to assist undergraduate students who are in need of financial assistance. To date, contributions have been received in memory of Brian Kurt Legay. For further information, contact the Civil Engineering Undergraduate Office.
Engineering Student Loan Fund
This fund was established by the Faculty of Engineering. Loans up to $300 for a period of up to 90 days are intended for Engineering students who have been faced with unexpected expenses during their academic term.
Environmental Studies Co-op Emergency Loan Fund
This fund was established by the Faculty of Environment to assist undergraduate Co-op Environment students who find themselves unplaced during a co-op work term or experiencing financial hardship due to late placement during a co-op work term. Loans up to $500 with repayment periods up to four months are available.
Alan Hale Memorial Loan Fund
This loan fund was established in memory of Alan Hale, a professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering for 27 years, from funds contributed by friends and relatives, faculty, staff, and students. Emergency loans are made available to undergraduate students in the faculty of Engineering.
Ginny Lee Memorial Fund
The Federation of Students has established in memory of Ginny Lee a former student, an interest-free, short-term loan fund. Loans are normally to a maximum of $500 for a period of up to 90 days.
Ontario Association of Optometrist's Auxiliary Loan Fund
This fund has been established by the Auxiliary to provide interest-free short-term loans to all eligible full-time Optometry students at the University who are experiencing temporary financial difficulty.
Registrar's Office Student Loan Fund
This fund was established in recognition of the University's 25th Anniversary by Rose Klein, a retiring employee of the Office.
University of Waterloo Loan Fund
Loans up to $500 for a maximum of 90 days are available to full-time undergraduate students experiencing short-term financial difficulty.
University of Waterloo Staff Association Emergency Loan Fund
The University of Waterloo Staff Association has established an emergency loan fund for full-time undergraduate students experiencing short-term financial difficulties. Preference will be given to students who are affiliated with the University of Waterloo Staff Association. Loans up to $200 for a maximum of 90 days are available.