CNS Undergraduate Student Emergency Fund

A Project by CNS

The CNS Undergraduate Student Success Emergency Fund is a donor funded resource for students who have demonstrated high need and who are facing an emergency situation where they need financial assistance to support their education or access to their education. Students can apply for up to $500.00 a year.

In our first pilot semester we have disbursed funds to support the purchase of:

Textbooks
Access codes for online course components
Emergency car repair
Technology repair
Emergency food assistance

In addition, students are connected with resources available to all students across the university.

Your contribution will specifically help students in CNS who are struggling with some of the basic needs of being a student.

Access to course materials increases chances of success in the classroom, that increases rates of successful course completion, increases rates of graduation, and increases the attainment of dreams!

Help a CNS student today! The first $1,000 we raise will be matched by a generous donor!

Please enter the amount you would like to contribute*:

One Time Recurring

Frequency

Duration

per charge

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$20

Hungry Hero

Buy two meals for a student facing food insecurity.

$50

Laptop Superstar

Help a student get their laptop back up and running!

$100

Online Access Savior

Help a student gain access to an online resource for their class!

$300

Textbook Hero

Help a student with a substantial amount of their textbook costs!

$500

Transportation Helper

Help with car repairs so a student can make it to class!

$1,000

CNS Super Hero

Think of all the students you are helping achieve their dream of getting a STEM degree and becoming a scientist!

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The CNS Undergraduate Student Success Emergency Fund

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Please select your most relevant connection to UMass and provide additional details in the comments.

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Please provide your year of graduation, or expected graduation year for students.

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FAQ

I can't find the fund/designation I want to support. What do I do?

Under the Fund Designation field, select "Other" from the very bottom of the list. This will open a text box where you can write in any fund/designation you would like to support.

Can I support multiple areas of campus with one gift?

Yes. To make one gift that supports multiple areas of campus select the "Add a Gift to this Donation" drop-down menu. If you don't see this option, select the "Other" option at the very bottom of the Fund Designation list and provide the full breakdown of your desired designations in the Special Gift Instructions or Comments box on the donation page. If there is no "Other" option in the Fund Designation list, write your gift breakdown in the Comments box, and we will distribute your gift as indicated.

Can I make my gift anonymously?

Absolutely. To make a gift anonymously, simply note your preferences in the "Special Gift Instructions or Comments" box at the bottom of the giving form.

Can I make my gift via PayPal or another e-wallet option?

Yes! After filling out the giving form, you will be able to complete your donation via PayPal, Venmo, credit card, or Apple Wallet.

Will I receive a receipt for my contribution?

Yes! The UMass Amherst Foundation will send you a receipt, via email, shortly after you make your gift.

Will my contribution be tax-deductible?

Yes! All philanthropic contributions to the UMass Amherst Foundation are tax deductible. Our UMass Amherst Foundation Tax ID (EIN) is 54-2084125.

Who should I contact with questions about my contribution?

Contact the Annual Giving team at giving@uma-foundation.org

What other ways can I support UMass?

To view a list of other ways to support UMass, view our Ways to Give page here.