Thanks to the generosity of donors in our community, the Laurel Ridge Educational Foundation has several Emergency Assistance Funds to address exceptional financial hardship facing Laurel Ridge students caused by recent unexpected life events that could affect their continuing education. Examples of emergency situations include house fire, unanticipated medical issues, homelessness, marital separation, and job loss.
Note: If you have already completed the Laurel Ridge scholarship application, clicking the ‘Apply for Emergency Assistance Funds’ bar below will take you directly to the emergency assistance application. If you have not yet completed the scholarship application, you will be directed to that application first. After submitting the application, you will see a screen showing other recommended opportunities. Find ‘Laurel Ridge Emergency Assistance Funds’ on the list and click the ‘Apply’ button to be directed to the additional questions related to your needs. After submitting this form, a staff member will reach out to you to discuss your circumstances and determine whether any assistance is available.
Types of Emergency Funds:
Bob Sowder Emergency Fund
In 2008, the Bob Sowder Emergency Fund was established by Bob Sowder. The fund allows Laurel Ridge students who live in Fauquier County to apply for monies to be used immediately and in the event of an emergency. Part-time and/or full-time Laurel Ridge students who live in Fauquier County may apply for these funds.
Emergency Fund for Health Professions Students
In 2008, the Emergency Fund for Health Professions Students was established by generous donors. The fund allows health professions students to apply for monies to be used immediately and in the event of an emergency. Part-time and/or full-time Laurel Ridge health professions students may apply for these funds.
Emergency Fund for Textbooks
The Emergency Fund for Textbooks was established in 2010 by J. Burke and Associates, LLC. The fund allows Laurel Ridge students to apply for monies to address exceptional financial hardship that could affect their ability to purchase textbooks for their classes. Examples of emergency types are: house fire, medical issues and assistance to students left homeless.
Helping Hand Emergency Fund
In 2005, the Helping Hand Emergency Fund was established by the Laurel Ridge Educational Foundation Board. The fund allows students to apply for monies to be used immediately and in the event of an emergency. Part-time and/or full-time Laurel Ridge students may apply for these funds.
O’Shaughnessy-Hurst Memorial Foundation Emergency Fund
In 2007, the O’Shaughnessy-Hurst Memorial Foundation Emergency Fund was established by the O’Shaughnessy-Hurst Memorial Foundation. The fund allows Laurel Ridge students to apply for monies to be used immediately and in the event of an emergency. Part-time and/or full-time Laurel Ridge students may apply for these funds.
Tanya Bock Emergency Fund for Nursing Students
The Tanya Bock Emergency Fund for Nursing Students was established in 2017 in memory of beloved nursing professor and alumna Tanya Bock, RN, MSN. This emergency fund established in her name supports full-time and part-time nursing students who are going through especially tough times. The fund allows Laurel Ridge nursing students to apply for monies to address exceptional financial hardship that could affect their ability to continue their education. Examples of emergency types are: house fire, unexpected medical issues, job loss, unanticipated marital separation, and homelessness.
Veteran’s Emergency Assistance Funds
The Veteran Emergency Assistance Funds are designed to address exceptional financial hardship faced by Laurel Ridge Veteran students caused by recent unexpected life events that could affect their continuing education. Veterans also receive assistance and recognition through the generosity of the Grisdale Family Veterans Endowed Fund.
Veteran’s Emergency Loan for Books Fund
The Veteran’s Emergency Loan for Books Fund was established in 2010 by Jim Shannon an Adjunct Professor of Information Technology at Laurel Ridge and also received generous support from AMVETS Post #18. These funds are an interest free loan; therefore the recipient is expected to pay back the loan after the financial hardship has passed so funds are available to assist other Veterans.
The fund allows Laurel Ridge students who are Veterans to apply for monies to address exceptional financial hardship that could affect their ability to purchase textbooks for their classes. Examples of emergency types are: delay in Veteran’s benefits, house fire, medical issues and assistance to students left homeless.
Click here to apply for Emergency Assistance Funds.
For questions, please contact Beverly Steele at [email protected].