Lumberjack Emergency Assistance Fund Application (LEAF)

Helping students through hardships

The LEAF application will be off line throughout the summer.  If you are a currently enrolled student with immediate needs please reach out directly to StudentAssistance@nau.edu for assistance and referrals.

The Office of the Dean of Students has Grab and Go bags of non-perishable food provided by Louie’s Cupboard available throughout the summer.  

Availability: Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Office of the Dean of Students, University Union Room 104

Please come to the Office of the Dean of Students to fill out a Louie’s Cupboard Grab and Go Bag Form.

$500,000 dollars distributed to students through the Lumberjack Emergency Assistance Fund

The Lumberjack Emergency Assistance Fund (LEAF) has provided emergency grants of $500 per student since fall 2020. LEAF funded over 1,000 students with $500 grants used to meet their most urgent needs. With funding from the NAU Foundation and the Associated Students of Northern Arizona University (ASNAU), LEAF distributed over $500,000 directly to students since fall 2020  Over 77% of the LEAF applicants listed COVID-19 related job loss as the basis for their application.

You can contribute to the LEAF by visiting nau.edu/giving and searching for the Lumberjack Emergency Assistance Fund (Fund Number: 4450). You can contact the foundation at Foundation@nau.edu or by calling 928-523-2012.

FAQs

What is the Eligibility Criteria:

• Currently enrolled in one or more class
• Must be enrolled and attending Northern Arizona University (Mountain Campus, online, or state-wide
• Limited to one LEAF grant per NAU career
• Unexpected financial need, circumstances, urgent event, situation (more than just supplementing financial aid)
• If the check is mailed, we can only mail US Postal Service to a valid US address

How much can I receive?

Staff from the Office of the Dean of Students will make the determination on the approval of funding and the amount of funding. The value of the award may range in response to the needs of the student but does not typically exceed $500 and is limited to one award per NAU career. The fund is designated to help offset a short-term financial need and is not intended to replace or supplement financial aid.

Do I have to repay this funding?

Funds are awarded as a grant and do not need to be repaid. Funds may count as income and may be subject to federal and/or state taxes. Funds received will need to be reported on the appropriate year(s) Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

To receive a LEAF Grant you must:

• Meet the Eligibility Criteria
• Complete the application
• Provide documentation supporting your request
• Comply with any request for further information including a request for a personal or virtual meeting.