Over 42,517 applications were received through the Richard H. Tyler (RHTSEF) since May of 2020. To date $32 million dollars of CARES/HEERF and donor funds have been offered as emergency aid directly to students through the Richard H. Tyler Student Emergency Fund. The RHTSEF committee continued to review the 10,000 applications received since the start of the Spring 2022 semester. Unfortunately, the volume of applicants has exceeded the funds available at this time.  For this reason, the committee narrowed the applications by prioritizing students demonstrating need that had not previously been funded by the RHTSEF or through Financial Aid batch distribution within the 2021-2022 academic year.

At this point, we have exhausted the federal funds available through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund. All remaining applications will remain on file with the committee for consideration should any additional funds become available.
The RHTSEF committee will now return to the original format distributing the funding provided through the Richard H. Tyler Endowment and funds offered by other generous donations. This process includes a physical check mailed to students at their mailing address on file.  Please be sure to keep your mailing address up to date in your student profile and verify the address if you apply for RHTSEF in the future.

We encourage students that continue to experience need to review their financial aid eligibility in Student Center. Many times, there are unaccepted loans available or even grant or scholarship funds that require additional action before they can disburse. If you have experienced extenuating circumstances that impact your ability to cover educational costs, you might also consider submitting an appeal. Scholarship Universe is another excellent tool to find additional sources of funding. The Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid offers live and recorded workshops with helpful information, including how to search for scholarships, complete the FAFSA process, and maximize financial resources. Contact OSFA directly if you have other questions about financial aid or the options available to help pay for school and living expenses.

In addition, the following resources remain available:
Campus Pantry: https://campuspantry.arizona.edu/
Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona: https://www.communityfoodbank.org/
Thrive Center: https://thrive.arizona.edu/
Student Assistance: https://deanofstudents.arizona.edu/support/student-assistance
Campus Health Counseling: https://caps.arizona.edu/
Arizona Basic Needs http://basicneeds.arizona.edu
Tucson residents  https://www.tucsonaz.gov/hcd/rent-help (provides rental and utility assistance for late or upcoming payments for up to three months with the maximum funds available is $2500 per household)