The Student Emergency Relief Fund (SERF) has officially opened its application period to apply for course material financial support for the Spring 2024 semester. Students who need financial support in order to be able to purchase their required course materials can apply for up to $300 of aid. This support can come in two forms. The first is in the form of course material vouchers that can only be used to purchase textbooks and other required materials via our preferred provider, Akademos (via IC's online bookstore). The other is by direct deposit, which can be used to purchase materials not available through Akademos.
The SERF committee is now accepting applications for receiving course material assistance for the Spring 2024 semester. The application period will remain live from Tuesday, January 2nd, until Monday, January 15th.
The SERF committee will begin reviewing applications on Monday, January 8th, with priority given to students who have not already been awarded vouchers for the fall 2023 semester. Remaining funding will be awarded to students on a first-come first-served basis. The financial need of each individual applicant will also be factored into the review process.
Please note: An itemized list of materials (with their prices) is REQUIRED in order to be considered. If your required materials are not yet posted, please reach out to your professors for this information. **Please indicate which materials cannot be purchased using the online bookstore.**
If you don't have your entire list of course materials, but you have materials totaling $300, please submit your list! Vouchers will be given on a first-come, first-serve basis!
If you do not submit an itemized list with your application, your request will be denied and you will be asked to re-submit!
Learn more about programs to support student financial need by visiting the Financial Security Support webpage. Students interested in applying for course material support can do so by completing the linked Student Emergency Relief Fund Application.