To be eligible, you must:

• Be an active employee in a non-student role.
• Have full or part-time continuous employment (benefits-eligible) for at least 6 months prior to the date you apply.
• Have a temporary financial hardship because of an emergency.
• The maximum award amount per calendar year is $1,000.
• Have an adjusted gross income of less than $50,000 for an individual or $100,000 or less for couple filing jointly.

• Complete the form electronically or print the form TCE-EEF-01 and complete manually. Be sure to sign and date the form to verify that the information is valid and accurate. Information provided by applicants will be treated as confidential and shared only with individuals directly involved in award administration.
• Attached copies of all bills related to the hardship. Provide as much detail as possible when completing the application and provide supporting documentation for the financial hardship. (Suggested documentation may include, death certificate, copy of invoice/bill/receipt, letter from a doctor on letterhead, police or fire report, or any other information the applicant believes may be necessary to thoroughly evaluate the request. Any information provided is voluntary, and the applicant releases the information for review by the EEF Committee).
• Submit completed application and supporting documentation for the financial hardship by clicking the Application button below. Applications can also be submitted in the following ways:
  • Emailed to compensation@uta.edu
  • By mail or delivered in person to:
    The Office of Talent, Culture, and Engagement
    ATTN: EEF Committee
    1225 W. Mitchell St, Suite 213
    Arlington, Texas 76019

• Applicants may be contacted by the EEF Committee for additional information and/or missing documentation, which may delay approval of funding.
• Applicants will be notified in writing of the EEF Committee's decision. Typically, EEF Committee's decisions are within seven working days of receiving all necessary and required information.
• Approved requests will be paid on the next regular paycheck.
• If an application is funded, the employee will be sent a W-9 for completion to direct deposit the award. If the employee does not have a checking account, they still need to complete the W-9 and will be contacted when a check is available for pickup. A valid picture ID will be required at the time of pickup.