Random Acts of Kindness Student Support Fund

Emergency Need Stipend

Are you experiencing a financial emergency that is interfering with your ability to complete the semester? The St. Johns River State College Foundation may be able to help. Funds are available for qualifying students and may be used for expenses such as rent, utilities, mechanic bills, medical bills, and similar needs. Awards are processed during the fall, spring, and summer semesters during operational hours.

Eligibility:

• Must be a currently enrolled SJR State student in good standing with at least a “C” average in three or more credit hours.
• Must be experiencing an unforeseen expense that, if not resolved quickly, could lead to loss of momentum toward completion.
• Student must not have received assistance from this program previously, as it is a one-time stipend.
• Requests must be submitted prior to two weeks before the last day of the semester.

Random Acts of Kindness funds cannot be used for tuition and fees. For scholarships, visit SJRstate.edu/scholarships.

• Step 1: Schedule an appointment with the Office of the Ombuds to determine eligibility by emailing
• Step 2: If eligible, you will be asked to complete the online application including a statement of need and provide documentation of said need if applicable (bill, lease, estimate, invoice, proof of situation, etc.).
• Step 3: The application will go to the Random Acts of Kindness committee for review.
• Step 4: The Office of the Ombuds will contact the student with the decision of the committee.
• Step 5: If the student is approved the payment will be made to a third party, i.e. landlord, mechanic, electric/utility provider. The decision of the committee is not eligible for appeal.

The items provided prior to the application by Office of the Ombuds such as but not limited to gift cards and hygiene items are not considered as a part of the Random Acts of Kindness application.