EMERGENCY FUND

A decision in 48 hours, not six weeks.

$200 to $2,500 for a sudden expense that threatens your enrollment: a tuition gap, a fee, a medical bill, rent, food or transport.

Target decision time48 hoursHow we report →

01 · APPLY

About 15 minutes on your phone. Upload your enrollment certificate and the bill.

02 · VERIFY

We confirm your school email and check your documents.

03 · DECIDE

Two reviewers decide within 48 hours. You get an email at every step.

04 · PAY

We pay your school, landlord or provider directly whenever we can.

Who can apply

Currently enrolled, pursuing or preparing for graduate study
Domestic or international
Above-average academic standing
Service to others in the past 12 months
One award per 12 months

We never ask for

Your Social Security number, passport number, visa or immigration status, or bank details. Payment details come only after approval.

Application

STEP 1 OF 4

Applications aren’t open yet. This is the form you’ll fill in when they are.

About you

Legal full nameDate of birth

Mailing address Kept private; required by IRS record rules for grants

School emailVerification code

Enrollment

InstitutionDegree level

Enrollment verification certificate (PDF)

The emergencyWhat happened

Amount ($200–$2,500)Needed byOwed to

Relationship disclosure

Are you related to, employed by, or in business with any INESTED officer, director, cofounder, staff member or donor?

NoYes, I’ll explain

I confirmThe information I provided is true and complete.INESTED may verify my enrollment and the contacts I listed.Anything obtained through false information must be repaid.INESTED keeps this record privately and never publishes my name without my separate consent.