The Application Process
The Hardship Fund is set up to assist with sudden, unexpected events that cause a financial hardship such as a fire, illness, death of a family member, etc. The Hardship Fund is a fund of last resort. For additional resources, visit the EAP website.
STEP 1: Schedule an EAP appointment and meet with an EAP Coordinator. Other financial or community resources may also be offered.
STEP 2: Complete and return the Hardship Fund Application Form to the EAP office. You will be required to verify the hardship. You will need to provide documentation of the event that caused the hardship.
STEP 3: The EAP Coordinator presents the Hardship Fund application and supporting documentation to the Hardship Fund Committee. The EAP Coordinator does not have voting privileges on the committee.
STEP 4: The Hardship Fund Committee carefully reviews the application and decides whether or not the application is approved. The committee may request additional documentation or information prior to rendering a decision.
STEP 5: The Committee Chair reaches out to inform the applicants about the committee's decision.
The Hardship Fund Committee
An Employee Assistance Program Coordinator meets with the Hardship Fund Committee on a regular basis to present applications for committee review. The EAP Coordinator does not have voting privileges on the committee.
Disbursement of Funds
The Stony Brook Foundation (SBF) has partnered with J.P. Morgan Chase to provide Concourse, a secure ACH payment solution for ALL PAYEES of the Stony Brook Foundation. For more information, visit https://www.stonybrook.edu/foundation/resources/concourse
For questions or concerns, please email concourse_help@stonybrookfoundation.org
What Should I Do If I Don't Qualify?
The EAP Office can offer guidance with additional resources. To schedule a consultation, visit the EAP website.