Emergency Grant

Minnesota State University, Mankato is pleased to offer an Emergency Grant Program to current Minnesota State Mankato students.

What is an Emergency Grant?

Too often, financial emergencies spell the end of college for low-income students.

For many students, an unexpected car repair or a medical bill can mean the end of their college hopes. While typically not large expenses, they can be enough to put these students in a serious bind: stay in college or pay the bill. By quickly delivering small grants to students encountering unexpected expenses, Minnesota State University, Mankato helps more of these students stay in school and on track for degree completion.

2024-2025 Eligibility For Emergency Grant

Eligible students will:

  • Be an undergraduate, FAFSA - or MN Dream Act-eligible student with a Student Aid Index (SAI) of $10,000 or less; or
  • Be a graduate, FAFSA - or MN Dream Act eligible student with a Student Aid Index (SAI) of $10,000 or less; and
  • Meet with a Grant Advisor to complete an Emergency Grant Application with expense documentation; and
  • Be enrolled during the semester funds are awarded.

Students may only benefit from an emergency grant award once.

Who can apply for an Emergency Grant?

Undergraduate and Graduate Students:

  • Meet with a Grant Advisor (listed below) to complete an Emergency Grant Application with expense documentation AND be enrolled during the semester funds are awarded.
  • International Students: Information on the current status of emergency grants for international students is available at the Kearney International Center. International Students can contact Jacy Fry, Director of Kearney Center for International Student Services, at 507-389-5204 with questions.

Contact a Grant Advisor today to get started.

Name Area Email Address Phone Number
Beth Claussen Accessibility Resources beth.claussen@mnsu.edu 507-389-5436
Megan Huetmaker American Indian Affairs Director megan.huetmaker@mnsu.edu 507-389-5230
Peter Hausladen Assistant Director of Residence Education peter.hausladen.2@mnsu.edu 507-389-1011
Benjamin Ardner Aviation benjamin.ardner.2@mnsu.edu 507-389-1356
Katie Hodgden Career Development Center katie.hodgden@mnsu.edu 507-389-6062
Kasi Johnson College of Nursing kasi.johnson@mnsu.edu 507-389-6810
Dave Engen Communication Studies david.engen@mnsu.edu 507-389-5537
Mike Altomari Concurrent Enrollment michael.altomari@mnsu.edu 507-389-5119
Amy Roisum Foley Director of Bands amy.roisum-foley@mnsu.edu 507-389-2795
Margarita Ruiz Diversity, Equity & Inclusion margarita.ruiz.2@mnsu.edu 507-389-1156
Sarah Henderson Lee English sarah.henderson-lee@mnsu.edu 507-389-1359
Mallory Lysne Financial Aid mallory.lysne.2@mnsu.edu 507-389-1704
Anna Sunderman Financial Aid anna.sunderman.2@mnsu 507-389-5452
John Bulcock Greek Life/Off-Campus Housing john.bulcock@mnsu.edu 507-389-5005
Jennifer Karlin Integrated/Iron Range Engineering jennifer.karlin@mnsu.edu 507-389-2744
Karey Kalakain Intercollegiate Athletics karey.kalakian@mnsu.edu 507-389-1969
Zeke Sorenson LGBT Center zeke.sorenson@mnsu.edu   507-389-1535
Pat Lienemann Library Services pat.lienemann@mnsu.edu 507-389-1292
Amber Enz MSSA amber.enz@mnsu.edu 507-389-2611
Abdurrahman Guantai OASIS abdurrahman.guantai.2@mnsu.edu 507-389-2799
Pakou Lee OASIS - Diversity and Inclusion pakou.lee@mnsu.edu 507-389-1032
Ben Thao OASIS - Diversity and Inclusion benjamin.thao.2@mnsu.edu   507-389-2674
Ann Swartz-Beckius OASIS Director of Retention ann-marie.swartz-beckius@mnsu.edu 507-389-1028
Lindsay Smith Registration and Academic Records lindsay.smith@mnsu.edu 507-389-1614
Trey Collins Residential Life trey.collins@mnsu.edu 507-389-5614
Marie Slotemaker RN Completion Advising marie.slotemaker@mnsu.edu 507-389-1245
Sandy Bunde Scholarships and Emergency Grants sandra.bunde@mnsu.edu 507-389-6416
Jodie Ward Social & Behavioral Sciences jodie.ward@mnsu.edu 507-389-2416
Greg Wilkins Student Activities gregory.wilkins@mnsu.edu 507-389-6076
Cecelia Schaefer Student Affairs cecelia.schaefer.2@mnsu.edu 507-389-2121
Tracy Stokes-Hernandez Student Relations Coordinator tracy.hernandez@mnsu.edu 507-389-1215
Tessa Delaney Student Success tessa.delaney.2@mnsu.edu 507-389-1570
Amy Staloch Student Success amy.staloch@mnsu.edu 507-389-1346
Jill Fischer Student Success, Analytics & Integ Plann jill.fischer.2@mnsu.edu 507-389-1548
Mandy Quist Student Support Services mandy.quist@mnsu.edu 507-389-2797
Beth Teigen Student Support Services beth.teigen@mnsu.edu 507-389-2797
Margaret Hesser TRIO Student Support Services margaret.hesser@mnsu.edu 507-389-5599
Arliah Cox University Advising arliah.cox.2@mnsu.edu 507-389-1580
Megan Denhof University Advising megan.denhof.2@mnsu.edu 507-389-2919
Michael Haskins University Advising michael.haskins@mnsu.edu 507-389-1650
Corrin Helget University Advising corrin.helget.2@mnsu.edu 507-389-1770
Hannah Jensen University Advising hannah.jensen.2@mnsu.edu 507-389-2755
Sandi Schnorenberg University Security sandi.schnorenberg@mnsu.edu 507-389-6849
George Corey Upward Bound george.corey@mnsu.edu 507-389-1212
Liz Steinborn-Gourley Women's Center elizabeth.steinborn-gourley@mnsu.edu 507-389-6397