Emergency Financial Aid Planning Tool

Understanding Your Situation & Potential Needs

Thinking ahead can make a significant difference. Consider various scenarios and what your immediate financial needs might be.

Potential Emergencies to Plan For

List types of emergencies you are concerned about (e.g., Job Loss, Medical Event, Natural Disaster, Urgent Family Travel, Major Home/Car Repair).

Estimated Immediate Financial Needs (Hypothetical Scenario)

For one major hypothetical scenario, estimate your essential expenses for a short period (e.g., 1 month) and any one-time costs.

Estimated Essential Living Expenses (e.g., for 1 month):

Potential One-Time Emergency Costs (e.g., deductible, repair):

Identifying Potential Financial Resources

Research and list potential sources of aid. These are general categories; you'll need to find specific programs/organizations relevant to your area (USA or international context). Examples are illustrative.

Government Assistance (General Categories)

Non-Profit & Community Organizations

Personal & Other Resources

Document & Information Checklist

Many aid applications require specific documentation. Check off items you have readily accessible and make a plan to gather others. Keep copies in a safe, easily reachable place.

Your Emergency Action Plan & Key Contacts

Outline your immediate steps and list essential contacts for quick reference during an emergency.

My Emergency Action Steps

1. First Call / Immediate Action:

2. Second Action / Information to Gather:

3. Key Aid Agency to Contact First (from Tab 2 research):

4. Location of Important Documents:

Key Contacts List

Review Your Emergency Financial Aid Plan

This is a summary of the information you've entered. Review it carefully. You can go back to other tabs to make changes.

Your plan summary will appear here once you've filled out the previous tabs.