Which UMBC faculty and staff resource identifies loss of housing as a possible emergency need?

DIRECT ANSWER

Emergency-fund source scope reviewed October 19, 2026; no fixed award cap or detailed employment-category eligibility established.

The UMBC Cares Faculty/Staff Emergency Fund identifies loss of housing as an example of an emergency financial need. An employee can use the fund’s current application information to ask about eligibility and support; any award requires individual review. The fund’s current criteria and application process determine which expenses qualify. This guidance does not establish an award amount or eligibility for a particular employee.