Emergency Financial Support for Students
Thanks to the generosity of York College alumnus Timothy P. Kerner '87, this fund provides timely financial support to students facing unexpected emergencies, particularly in situations of crisis such as:
- Unexpected travel for family illness or loss
- Medical expenses
- Essential needs like food, clothing, and books
Eligibility and Guidelines
Students may apply for emergency assistance when facing unexpected financial hardships. This fund is not meant to replace existing financial aid and does not need to be repaid.
Students may receive a maximum of $250 per academic year for single-use expenses.
The fund is open to all students and is awarded on a case-by-case basis.
Ineligible expenses include, but are not limited to:
- Elements that would be factored into the annual cost of attendance
- Academic expenses such as fees, application fees, professional dues, and testing expenses
- Entertainment
- Storage
- Non-emergency travel
How to Apply
To apply for emergency fund assistance, please contact:
Office of Student Life
Miller Administration Building, Room 132
Phone: 717.815.1461
studentdevelopment@ycp.edu
Complete the online application form
Donations
The Office of Advancement continues to take donations for the Tim Kerner '87 Emergency Fund.
About the Fund
The fund was established through an endowed gift from Timothy P. Kerner '87. A Distinguished Alumni Service Award recipient and 2025 Spartan of the Year, Kerner is president of Millennium Group and a former U.S. Army National Guard officer.
The fund was inspired by Kerner's own financial struggles as a York College student.
"I often struggled to pay for unplanned expenses while keeping up with classes and ROTC commitments," Kerner said. "I didn't want today's students to have to make the same difficult choices or risk their education because of an unexpected bill. This fund is one small way to give back to the place that gave me so much."