The 17³Ô¹ÏÍø Cares Fund
The 17³Ô¹ÏÍø Cares Fund provides emergency financial assistance to students facing unexpected hardships. Whether it’s housing insecurity, travel expenses, access to technology, or health and wellness needs, this fund helps ensure students can stay focused on their education—even in the most difficult times.
Thanks to generous donors like you, we’re able to offer need-based relief that helps students overcome real and immediate challenges.
Impact at a Glance
students supported over the past six years
of awards provided tuition support to students experiencing unexpected financial difficulties
in targeted support to nearly 1,000 students
How Much Support Do Students Receive?
The average award is $1,000 per student, offering meaningful help when it matters most.
Where Is the Need Greatest?
Students most commonly request support for:
- Living expenses
- Loss of personal or family income
- Technology access
- Travel costs
- Food and other essentials
Many face multiple challenges at once, making flexible emergency support all the more critical.
17³Ô¹ÏÍø Cares helped me stay enrolled and focused on my goal of becoming a family nurse practitioner.
—Antonnie James '25
How You Can Help
The need for emergency aid continues. Your gift of any amount will go directly toward helping students in crisis.
In need of immediate assistance?
Students in need of immediate assistance due to an unforeseen emergency should email Nicole Spring.