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Show ROBERT LEWIS | The Signpost funding which students might not be able to otherwise obtain. “The hallmark of the EASE Fund is the simplicity of producing funds in a matter of hours not days or weeks,” said Jason Nelson, assistant advisor to The Emeriti Alumni Council. Past approved claims include a student who had to attend a family funeral but lacked the finances to travel; the student was able to reach out to the Emeriti Council, get an approved claim and attend the funeral with funding from the council. If a student needs help paying rent, they can apply for funding through the council; however, some students have repeatedly applied for financial help paying their rent month after month — these claims are considered chronic situations, rather than acute; therefore, they’re not likely to be approved. The EASE funds are reserved for students’ acute financial emergencies, so students in emergencies can get funds quickly. These funds are available for all students; any student can apply for any acute financial emergencies. “Success is usually identified by a warm, caring attitude by faculty and staff,” Chris Rivera, president of the Emeriti Alumni Council said. “Which is critical for access for learning and community, which is the University’s mission, and what we support.” Typically, the Emeriti Alumni Council holds a fundraising dinner and raises much of these emergency funds. Nelson stated that many of the benefactors who have become involved with the Emeriti Council’s EASE Fund, have been former applicants; they’ve graduated and want to give back. However, anyone can help donate money into the EASE Fund. According to Nelson, there have been more donations made to the EASE Fund since WSU’s shutdown; however, during the absence of the number of students actually on campus, the claims-filed have not seen a jump or spike due to COVID-19. MyWeberMedia.com| September 15, 2020 | 05 Join us for virtual and in-person events and involvement opportunities the first four weeks of school! weber.edu/wildcatwelcome Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com SCAN WITH YOUR PHONE CAMERA FOR A CONTACTLESS MENU! (6) lunch Specials with drinks $9.99 10% off weber for all students Open from 10 am to 9:00 pm. |
