Donate!Student Emergency Grants
Helping Veterinary Students Through Unexpected Hardship
The Texas Veterinary Medical Foundation (TVMF) responds to urgent crises in an immediate and effective manner by helping meet the financial needs of veterinary students who experience an emergency situation or one-time, unusual, or unforeseen expense during their degree program.
The Veterinary Student Emergency Grant Program is available to eligible students enrolled at:
- Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
- Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine
The goal of the program is to provide timely financial assistance so students can remain focused on their education during periods of unexpected hardship.
Eligible Emergency Situations
Examples of emergencies that may qualify for funding include:
- Medical, dental, or mental health emergencies
- Major accidents, fire, or natural disasters
- Travel expenses related to the serious illness or death of an immediate family member
- Theft of essential academic or personal belongings
- Sudden loss of employment during the semester
- Unexpected transportation or commuting costs due to illness or injury
- Domestic violence or safety-related emergencies
- Other documented unforeseen financial emergencies
Grant funding is intended for urgent, short-term needs that directly impact a student’s health, safety, or ability to continue their veterinary education
Grant Details
- Funding is subject to availability
- Awards are generally limited to up to $1,000 per student per academic year
- Students may receive up to two emergency grants during their veterinary school career
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis
- Applicants are typically notified within three business days after a completed application is received
Frequently Asked Questions
The program is available to veterinary students enrolled at Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis once all required materials have been submitted. Students are generally notified within three business days.
Emergency grants are typically limited to up to $1,000 per academic year unless a special exemption is approved.
Yes. Students are generally eligible for up to two emergency grants during their four-year veterinary school program.
Examples include medical emergencies, natural disasters, theft, loss of employment, family emergencies, and other unexpected hardships that impact a student’s well-being or ability to continue their education.
No. Routine expenses such as tuition, rent, utilities, childcare, and car maintenance are generally not eligible for funding.
Students should submit documentation that verifies the emergency situation and financial need. This may include invoices, receipts, medical documentation, police reports, insurance information, or letters from relevant professionals.
When completing the application, please provide as much detail as possible about your situation, including how the emergency has impacted you financially and academically. Clear and thorough information helps the review committee better understand your circumstances and process requests more efficiently.
For questions regarding the Veterinary Student Emergency Grant Program, please contact:
Leah Ann Tibbitts
Chief Operating Officer
Phone: 512-452-4224
Email: Ltibbitts@tvma.org
You Are Not Alone
Unexpected hardships can happen to anyone. TVMF is committed to supporting veterinary students during difficult times so they can continue pursuing their education and future service to the veterinary profession and Texas communities.