The Laura Murphy Emergency Relief Fund

The Laura Murphy Emergency Relief Fund was created by Laura Murphy, a former Dean of Nursing, to help students during times of sudden and catastrophic financial crisis. These funds may be used for, but are not limited to, utility bills and cut-off fees, food, medicine, critical home or car repairs, transportation to school, and gas money.

Funds disbursed from this fund will not be used to pay for tuition or books, to cover incidental expenses, or offset poor personal financial management. These disbursements are considered gift aid and do not have to be paid back. Under federal law, these funds are considered taxable income. The maximum amount a student may receive is limited to no greater than $1000 and must be appropriate and reasonable to need and circumstance.

To be eligible to receive Laura Murphy funds, the student must have earned no D’s or F’s in the prior academic year; and must have a minimum cumulative 2.0 BSMCON GPA. A recommendation from the student’s dean may be requested. Students may make this request only one time while enrolled as a Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing student.

Forms to initiate a request for consideration of these funds can be provided by the Center for Student Success or the Student Services Coordinator.