An unexpected bill. A family emergency. Food scarcity. Sometimes, the biggest obstacles to earning a degree have nothing to do with credits, exams, or papers. And overcoming them requires a relatively small amount of financial support.
The Student Emergency Fund provides emergency or gap funding for students experiencing an unforeseen financial hardship as the result of a family emergency, injury, illness, or some other circumstance beyond the student’s control. Flexible funding enables us to help students solve financial problems quickly, so they can focus on their studies. This support goes beyond money, though. In addition to funding, the university provides administrative and staffing support to help students overcome the problems created by an unexpected expense (for example, solving a course registration delay caused by an overdue fee). UO staff members collaborate across campus to help students navigate obstacles and get back on track. Support for the Student Emergency Fund helps keep students enrolled and on track for graduation, helping them graduate and start the careers of their dreams.
Testimony from student recipients:
“Your generous donation allowed me to stay in school instead of leaving to work to catch up on everything. It means a lot that I was able to focus on my goals and dreams.”
“I am so incredibly thankful for your donations. You helped me afford mental health care that I otherwise wouldn’t have been able to. I wouldn’t have been able to graduate without it. One day I hope to provide students with the same support and pass on the generosity. Thank you again.”
