Emergency Loans

The University of Manitoba emergency loan program provides short-term assistance to students who experience unexpected and immediate financial expenses or constraints. This includes, but is not limited to, unanticipated personal living costs, and unexpected delays in government loans, and other award funding.

Emergency loan funds are not intended to act as a regular supplement or substitute for traditional forms  of student financial aid, i.e. government loans, scholarships, and bursaries. Therefore, all students applying for emergency funding are expected to have a reasonable financial plan in place to cover normal school expenses, including tuition and living expenses, at the beginning of each academic session.    

In order to be considered for an Emergency Loan a student must:

  • Be enrolled as a full-time student in the current academic session to which you are applying for. PART-TIME  STUDENTS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE;
  • Have repaid all outstanding emergency aid from previous academic sessions;
  • Have obtained a passing grade of “D” or better on all courses taken in the previous academic session;
  • Provide documentation indicating that they will be receiving sufficient funding to meet tuition and living costs for the academic session (Government Loan Notice of Assistance, loan documents, sponsorship letter);
  • Be able to explain clearly why emergency assistance is required and how the loan will be repaid.

To apply for an Emergency Loan:

Undergraduate students: must complete the application form (available below). The deadline for repayment of your summer session loan will be indicated on your emergency loan agreement. 

Graduate students: contact the Graduate Studies office for Emergency Loan information:  

Graduate Studies Office 500 University Centre 
Phone (204) 474-9836  

The 2013/2014 Fall/Winter Session Emergency Loan application is available here.

Completed applications and supporting document can be submitted to:

Financial Aid & Awards Office  422 University Centre 
Phone (204) 474-9531   Fax (204) 474-7543
Upon faxing your application, please call the Financial Aid and Awards office to confirm its complete transmission.

Once your application is reviewed, you may be contacted for a short telephone or in-person interview. Please provide a current telephone number and your U of M email address.

Cheques for Emergency Loans are available for pick-up at the Financial Aid & Award Office usually within 2-3 business days.