Emergency Aid
Leopard Loans – Temple College Foundation
All communication regarding Leopard Loans must be made via email at the following: leopard.loans@templecollege.edu.
Leopard Loans' processing times vary depending on the time of year and the availability of funds. Funds are limited and are made available as loans are paid off.
All loans must be paid back. Payment due dates will be included on the loan agreement.
All loans will be processed as a check which will be available at the Luther and Betty Vogel One College Center at the cashier's office. Cashiers do not know when checks will be processed. Students will be notified via email when their funds are available for pickup. Checks will not be available until loan documents have been completed and signed. Documents should be found in the student’s Temple College email if/when the loan has been approved.
Students must be in good standing with Temple College and currently enrolled or registered for classes.
Students may apply for up to a $1,000 loan. Loans may be approved for the full amount, a partial amount or disapproved based on funding availability and demonstrated need.
Students are not eligible for a new Leopard Loan if they have a current Leopard Loan balance outstanding, regardless of the amount.
Loans are due prior to the conclusion of the current academic semester unless explicitly communicated in writing otherwise. Loan payment dates will be included in the loan agreement.
Loans approved for tuition and fees will be paid directly to Temple College.
Loans approved for other eligible expenses will be paid directly to the student via check. Checks must be picked up in person at the Temple College Luther and Betty Vogel One College Center at the cashier's office. Only the applicant may pick up their check, and ID is required to retrieve the check.
Documentation will be requested based on the need for the loan. Providing it timely will expedite processing time.
Student Short-Term Loan (STL) and Textbook Lending- Student Services and Enrollment Management
Textbook lending—If a student does not have financial aid available, they may borrow textbooks from the SS and EM Lending Library if we have the needed book. Students with financial aid awards are expected to purchase course materials using their financial aid balance. If financial aid is awarded to their account, they may charge the campus bookstore after registering for courses until the cutoff date. At this point, the student must wait for their financial aid dispersal.
Short-term loan (STL) as needed for course-affiliated expenses. For example, if the student needs to pay for a course code or a certification exam, we will set up an STL, and a hold will be placed on the student's account.
A short-term loan (STL) for tuition if Financial Aid is pending. For example, the student completes a Promissory note to keep their classes if they are waiting for their FAFSA to be processed and aid to be awarded. The STL will be deducted from the student’s Financial Aid dispersal and repaid to SS and EM. If the student is not awarded financial aid, they must repay the amount listed in the STL per the repayment schedule established in the Promissory Note.
A short-term loan for tuition if the student cannot afford the upfront cost of the payment plan. The student signs a promissory note listing the cost of tuition. The student must make a down payment on the classes and bring the receipt to SS and EM. The student repays the tuition over the term and must pay the balance before registering for their next classes.
This fund will not pay for other expenses, such as rent, utilities, and car expenses.
To request textbook lending or a short-term loan, the student should email wendy.fettig@templejc.edu or shannon.bralley@templejc.edu.
Student Success Fund – Emergency Financial Assistance
The Student Success Fund provides immediate help to students facing unexpected financial challenges that could impact their ability to stay enrolled. This fund is available for emergencies such as:
Flat tire or mechanical issues
Unexpected medical expenses
Any unexpected - emergency financial need that may result in the student dropping classes.
Key Information:
One-time Assistance: Students can only receive help through this fund once.
Maximum Award: Assistance is capped at $300, depending on fund availability.
Eligibility: Students must be actively enrolled and attending courses.
Upon request, the student must provide documentation of the emergency expense directly to the Circle of Support.
Referral Process: Students must be referred by a TC employee.
Employees can submit a referral via the Employee Portal.
If the student is awarded, they will receive an email detailing when the funds will be available.
For any questions, please email circleofsupport@templejc.edu.