PLEASE READ ALL BEFORE APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

ATTENTION…
Financial Aid Office will be closed the weeks of 11/25 - 11/29, 12/23 - 12/27 & 12/30 - 1/3. 

• RAM assists NW & SW Roanoke City residents

APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED MONDAYS & TUESDAYS AT 9AM
• RAM HOUSE DOORS OPEN AT 8AM
• FINANCIAL AID OPENS AT 9AM
• SERVING ONLY THE FIRST 8 PEOPLE IN LINE

• Applications are accepted Mondays & Tuesday at 9 am serving the first 10 people

• Utilities (gas, water, lights, or oil) 

• Total amount of the disconnection/restoration is $200 or less. 

• Rental Assistance (back rent) 

• Total amount of 5/14 day pay or quit notice is for $300 or less 

RENTAL ASSISTANCE:
(security deposit or first month's rent)  

• RAM can assist with up to $300. Balance must be obtained or budgeted before funds will be released

• Rental Assistance (sober living - deposit /rent) 

• RAM can assist with up to $250 when income/benefits are verified 

• No hotels, motels, or boarding/rooming funds available. 

• SECURITY DEPOSIT - ONCE IN A LIFETIME 

• NE, SE, and Vinton - Presbyterian Center 540-982-2911 | Roanoke County and Salem - Department of Social Services 540-387-6087. If they are unable to assist or there is a balance the service location will provide a referral for assistance here. Then you must follow the procedure and fill out an application on Monday or Tuesday and submit the required documents. 

Financial assistance is available for clients in emergency situations to prevent and alleviate homelessness. We have case managers who will meet with clients and determine funding on a case-by-case basis. Walk-ins are seen on a first come, first-serve basis.  

A TOTAL OF 10 APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED MONDAY AND TUESDAY ONLY

Financial Assistance Office Hours:
9 AM
Monday and Tuesday
(540) 981-1732

To SPEED the process for you: Before coming in please DOWNLOAD, PRINT, READ, FILL OUT and BRING all 3 documents before arriving for a visit to the Financial Aid office. 

1.) Documents YOU need: Click Here to Download

2.) Consent Form: Click Here to Download

3.) EMFA Form: Click Here to Download

Please complete the form below to contact the Financial Assistance Office.