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Jeff Secure

Office of Campus & Community Engagement
M–F, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Jefferson - Center City Campus

Emergency Financial Support When You Need It Most

 Jeff Secure is a small grant designed to assist Thomas Jefferson University students facing unexpected financial hardships. Whether it's an urgent medical bill, housing issue, or another critical expense, this resource is here to provide timely help and alleviate stress.

How It Works

  • Application Process: Submit a simple application outlining your immediate financial need.
  • Quick Assistance: Approved grants are disbursed quickly to address urgent situations.
  • Confidential Support: Our process is designed to respect your privacy and provide compassionate assistance.

Jeff Secure is a lifeline for students navigating unforeseen challenges. We are here to help you stay focused on your education and well-being during difficult times.

Examples of immediate critical needs for which JeffSecure may be able to provide short-term support include, but are not limited to:

Food insecurity (Short-term and reoccurring)

Unavoidable or Unforeseen Emergencies

Curricular Grants

JeffSecure does not support:

  • Tuition, fees, health insurance or study abroad costs
  • Non-essential utilities (i.e. cable), household or furniture costs not related to damage or theft
  • Parking tickets
  • Entertainment, recreation, non-emergency travel or other non-essential expenses
  • Other anticipated expenses

Jeff Secure is intended to minimize immediate critical needs as a result of unanticipated financial challenges or extenuating circumstances. After submitting a Jeff Secure application, students will receive communication by email from a Jeff Secure Committee member or designated University representative. The application review process will include:

  1. A meeting with a member of the Jeff Secure Committee to discuss their situation in further detail. 

  2. The submission of clarifying information and documents, as needed.  

The Jeff Secure Committee will review all requests. Please note that the Committee will consult with the University’s Financial Aid Office regarding requests for funds. 

JeffSecure funding, if approved:

  • May take up to two weeks (from date of approval) to disburse
  • May require completion of a W-9 form
  • Will only be granted once per matriculated student
  • Does not have to be repaid

Click this link to: submit an application.

Committee Structure

An intercampus committee will exist to review Jeff Secure submissions. The committee’s make-up consistent of the:

  • Assistant Provost – Student Affairs (CC)
  • Assistant Dean of Students (EF)
  • Director- Office of Campus and Community Engagement
  • Financial Aid Representative 

The committee will utilize the following criteria for determining application outcomes:

  1. Impact on the student’s persistence 

  2. Validity of expectancy and preparation (measure of emergent circumstance)

  3. Availability of Jeff Secures Finances. 

How is JeffSecure related to financial aid?

JeffSecure is not intended to replace or supplement existing financial aid.  Please note, however, that the JeffSecure Committee will consult with the University Financial Aid Office regarding all requests for funds.

How long will it take to receive funding?

JeffSecure funding, if approved, may take up to two weeks (from date of approval) to disburse.

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