17. Who can apply to the Virginia State Employee Emergency Fund (VSEEF)?

1. All Virginia State Employees are able to apply for assistance (including full-time and partime employees) who do not have an existing assistance fund in their agency.

17. Do monies have to be repaid?

1. Funds do not need to be repaid. It is a grant and not a loan.

17. Will my application be kept confidential?

1. The VSEEF keeps information confidential. Those reviewing applications will not be given employee’s name.

17. What types of requests does that VSEEF cover?

1. Typically employees request funds due to serious emergencies (i.e. fire to home or property, bills due to domestic violence incidents, unforseen and unplanned urgent costs).

17. What types of the requests does the VSEEF not cover?

1. • If your request is for medical assistance that is already covered by your health benefits (ie perscriptions, medical screenings, etc), then your application will automatically be denied)
   • If your request is based on the rising cost of gas for vehicle or home heating use, the VSEEF will not be able to assist you.
   • If your request is not based on a one-time, non-reacurring incident (ie an annually anticipated bill) then your request will be denied.

17. How long does the process typically take?

1. Applications are processed within 7 business days from the day they are received.

17. Does my supervisor/manager have to sign off on my application?

1. The VSEEF would prefer immediate supervisors or managers to sign-off on the employees application. If the employee or the supervisor does not feel comfortable in doing so, a Human Resource representative signature will suffice.

17. What are the sizes of grants made?

1. Grants can typically be made up to $500.00.