Overview

Thank you for your interest in applying to the Park City Education Foundation (PCEF) Bright Futures Program Emergency Fund. Please review the following information before completing your application to ensure you understand the eligibility requirements, expectations, and parameters. 

Do not hesitate to contact Valeria Sandoval, Vsandoval@pcschools.us, with questions.

Requirements:

Bright Futures college students who are meeting program requirements are eligible to apply.  Program requirements are defined as:

• Enrolled full-time at a two or four-year accredited post-secondary school or certificate program (a minimum of 12 credits).
• Cumulative college GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Completed an annual college budget review meeting with your Bright Futures coach in the spring. 

Guidelines:

• Circumstances must be unexpected and create financial hardship for the student.                     
  • Unexpected circumstances are emergencies beyond the student's control and need immediate action. 
  • Financial hardship can occur when emergencies arise because they are not planned for, and the student and family may not have the funds to pay immediately. 

   

• The Emergency Fund is a fund of last resort. Students apply only after they have attempted to resolve the current need through other means, for example, institutional resources, community resources, or federally subsidized student loans, if applicable. 

Payment:

• Students must provide documentation, such as receipts, budgets, or invoices, when available, to support their requests. 
• Bright Futures will pay the organization, business, university, or vendor if Emergency Funds are approved. Students are required to list the organization's name, contact information, and address in the application. 
• In some cases, students may have already paid the institution. If the student has already completed the payment and is asking Bright Futures to reimburse them, they will need to submit additional documentation, such as invoices and receipts with dates and proof of payment. They will submit this through Submittable in the Emergency Fund Submittable Form at the end of the application.

Students are encouraged to seek guidance from the Bright Futures College Program Manager if they have an emergency that does not fall within the above mentioned guidelines. 

Funding Information: 

• The maximum amount for an Emergency Fund award is $2,500 per school year.
• Applications are reviewed as they arrive by the end of the business day (5:00 PM). Please note that PCEF offices are open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. We are closed on national and local holidays. 
• Awards will be announced via Submittable notification once the committee makes a decision.

Emergency Fund does NOT include, and is not limited to, the following:

• Fall/ Spring Tuition
• Summer Tuition 
• College housing deposits or housing payments
• Rent
• Field trips 
• Study abroad expenses 
• Fraternity or sorority fees 
• Internship expenses