Does your College or University have Short Term Advance Loan Programs? What are these programs for?; "Unanticipated" life events, emergencies- $ to hold you over until your financial aid is disbursed

EXAMPLE

http://www.fau.edu/finaid/types-of-aid/books.php

Short Term Advance

(More Info) (Terms & Conditions)

A University monetary advance available to degree-seeking students enrolled at least half-time at FAU for assistance with purchasing textbooks, emergency funds relating to educational expenses and unanticipated living expenses until the disbursement of financial aid. Keep in mind that the Short Term Advance is NOT a source to assist with paying your tuition and other related fees.

Maximum loan amount is $750 with a non-refundable processing of $7.50 assessed. Students must meet additional eligibility criteria.