Special Circumstances & Resources

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EPPIIC Compassion Fund:

Are you a student who is facing undue financial hardship and in need of emergency assistance? You may qualify for the EPPIIC Student Compassion Fund. The Millersville University EPPIIC Student Compassion Fund was established by the Office of Advancement in conjunction with Student Affairs to meet the needs of our most vulnerable students.

• The EPPIIC Compassion Fund is intended to assist with covering expenses such as safety expenses, emergency housing assistance, food insecurity, personal expenses (clothing, hygiene, etc.), educational costs not billed by MU, and other unplanned or unexpected costs.
• All full-time, currently enrolled graduate or undergraduate students in good standing with the university are eligible to apply. 
• Priority will be given to students who have exhausted all other means of financial support. 

apply for the Eppiic Compassion fund

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Advanced Refund Request: 

Students who have excess financial aid beyond their charges at the university can request early access to their refund of up to $350 to help cover educational expenses such as books or other unforeseen costs. 

• Students typically receive a refund when their financial aid exceeds their charges; however, refunds are not generated by the Office of Student Accounts (OSA) until aid pays after the add/drop period each semester
• Applications can be submitted at any time before the start of the semester; however, they cannot be processed until the first day of classes.
• Applications must be submitted to the Office of Financial Aid.

complete an Advanced Refund Request

Students who have excess financial aid beyond their charges at the university can request early access to those funds to assist with purchasing books and/or other educational expenses. There are two options available:

• Marauder Gold Funds & University Book Vouchers: You can request to transfer up to $500 of your anticipated refund to Marauder Gold Funds, and then from there, to a voucher with the University Store. This request can be made at any time once bills have been generated, so long as there is a credit balance on your account. This request must be made with the Office of Student Accounts. For instructions on requesting a transfer to Marauder Gold Funds and a book voucher, click here.

• Advanced Refund Request: An Advanced Refund Request is an early payment of your scheduled refund; it is not additional financial assistance. Applications will only be approved for the amount of your anticipated refund; up to the maximum amount of $350. Applications can be submitted at any time before the start of the semester; however, they cannot be processed until the first day of classes. Click here for the Advanced Refund Request form. Forms can be submitted to the Office of Financial Aid.

Tutoring Center:

The Tutoring Center offers departmental tutoring, drop-in and group tutoring delivered via Zoom Meetings. 

• MU Tutoring Center

Writing Center:

The Writing Center tutors are here to help with papers, projects, and any writing-related needs.

• MU Writing Center

Academic Advising:

Your Academic Advisor is available to answer your questions.  This information should be listed in your myVILLE portal.  If this information is not located on your Degree Audit, please contact one of the following offices: 

• College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences 
• Lombardo College Of Business 
• College of Education And Human Services 
• College of Science And Technology
• College of Graduate Studies And Adult Learning 
• Honors College 
• Department of Academic Advisement & Student Development

Success Coach:

Success coaching is a service available to all Millersville students. Success coaching can be defined as a personalized, one-on-one partnership of helping students improve their life skills and academic performance. Working with a success coach can help students overcome the different barriers to their success.

• Student Success Coaching

Library: 

As a Millersville student, you have 24/7 remote access to Millersville's library services. Learn more about utilizing library resources, finding information, research help, and much more.

• Francine G. McNairy Library & Learning Forum

Class & Registration Services:

• Undergraduate Catalog
• Graduate Catalog
• Registration Made Easy!
• Student Forms
• Web Schedule & Registration Guide

Starfish:

Starfish is Millersville University’s student success platform.  It promotes communication between students, course instructors, faculty advisors, and staff in support of student academic achievement.

• Starfish Student Success Platform

MU Center for Counseling & Human Development:

Find information on Millersville's Counseling Services available and other resources for therapy, support groups, substance abuse, suicide, and many other crisis intervention hotlines.

• Learn more about the resources available

MU Health Services:

Millersville University Health Services provides high-quality holistic care, promoting disease prevention, and educating students on the importance of preventative health.

• Health Services
• Sexual Violence & Dating Violence Awareness

MU Center For Health Education and Promotion:

The Elsie S. Shenk Center for Health Education and Promotion provides lifestyle education programs, hosts awareness events, and information tables, and provides educational resources to students on a wide collection of topics including alcohol and other drugs, body image, dating violence, domestic violence, healthy relationships, safer sex, sexual assault, stalking, and stress. 

• Learn more about the resources available

Chosen/Preferred Name:

Do you have a preferred or chosen name that is not being displayed in areas such as D2L, class rosters, housing rosters, health services directory, judicial affairs directory, online campus directory, email display name, alumni, and university publications?

• Complete a Preferred Name Application in your myVILLE Student Portal.
• Chosen/Preferred Name FAQs

Please keep in mind for financial aid purposes, your legal name will always be used on applications and when cross-referencing information in our data system.

• If you are addressed by your legal name instead of your preferred name, please let us know so we can make a note on your account when corresponding with you.

Local Urgent and Emergency Care:

Need urgent or emergency care. Check the local care centers available. 

• Urgent/Emergency Care Centers

Title IX & Sexual Misconduct Resources

The Title IV Office can assist with resources such as information on counseling, health services, or related resources, and their staff can provide warm referrals to both on- and off-campus providers. Their staff is also able to assist you in the event that you need a change in your on-campus arrangement, a No-Contact Order with another Millersville affiliate, or other accommodations related to your Title IX concern. In addition, if you want to file a formal complaint with the University, MUPD, or another Police department, the Title IX office can walk you through the options available and connect you to appropriate offices. 

• Learn more about the resources, supportive measures, and reporting processes.

 

 

If you are experiencing food insecurity please visit some of the resources available on campus and in Lancaster. 

• Campus Cupboard – The HUB at the First United Methodist Church at 121 North George Street (717) 872-5331. They provide food to students who are in need. No questions asked. Semester hours: Monday through Friday, 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm, and Saturday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
  • If you are uncomfortable going to the HUB yourself, stop by the Office of Financial Aid so we can have someone go on your behalf. 
• Lancaster Food Hub - For walk-in food distributions, come to the Food Hub at 812 N. Queen Street in Lancaster Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 9:30 am to 11:45 am. Just bring your photo ID.
• Water Street Mission Food Bank - Groceries available with a photo ID on Tuesdays from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm OR Wednesdays from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm. Pastries, bread, and produce are available on Fridays from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm - no ID needed. Located at 210 South Prince Street on the corner of Conestoga and Sounth Prince.
• COMPASS - Department of Human Services - apply online for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Cash Assistance, etc..

Are you experiencing homelessness or at risk of being homeless? Check out some of the resources available below. 

• FAFSA - if you have already filed your FAFSA and you are now homeless or at risk of homelessness, schedule an appointment with the Office of Financial Aid to discuss your situation.
• PA Department of Human Services Housing Resources
• ​Heating Assistance/Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
• PA Emergency Rental Assistance Program

If you are experiencing clothing insecurity please visit some of the resources available on campus and in Lancaster. 

• The HUB and Mission Thrift Shop
• Conestoga Valley CCS Clothing Bank
• Lancaster Food & Clothing Hub
• Salvation Army
• Community Aid
• Good Will

• Red Rose Transit Bus Schedule to and from Millersville
• Red Rose Transit Bus Finder
• Other Modes of Public Transportation