The NCAA provides institutions with the use of annual funds for student-athletes' special or emergency needs. The Student Assistance Fund (SAF) is managed by the Compliance Services Office and is not included when calculating permissible grant-in-aid or cost-of-attendance figures.
Student-Athletes wishing to request funds from SAF should contact their coach or sport administrator, who can initiate a request for funding. Submitting a request does not guarantee that the request will be fulfilled.
Permissible uses of the fund may include:
Clothing and/or travel from campus to home and other essential expenses.
Academic course supplies (e.g., notebook and pens) and books or equipment which are recommended but not required for all students enrolled in the course.
Medical and dental costs not covered by another insurance program.
Costs associated with student-athlete or family emergencies. Air travel arrangement may be handled through athletics for cost benefit purposes.
Non-permissible uses of the fund:
Institutional grant-in-aids for student-athletes (tuition, fees, books, room and board) during the academic year.
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Capital Improvements
Outside athletics development opportunities for student-athletes (camps or clinics, private instruction, etc.)
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