If the need arises, the request should be directed to Payroll with at least one business days' notice. The following limitations apply:

1. A bona fide emergency situation must exist.
2. The amount of the advance is limited to the amount already earned, but not more than 50% of the monthly wage.
3. At the time of the request, the payroll cutoff date has not passed.
4. Employees may request only one such advance in each three-year period of their employment with Pacific Lutheran University.

The university reserves the right to approve or reject, in its sole discretion, any request for an emergency advance.