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UMass Amherst’s wonderful community of alumni has stood by the university and its students—through good times and bad.
Even when financial aid covers tuition expenses, students are often left to cover the cost of other necessities. Many students work to cover living expenses, but living on a tight budget or encountering unforeseen expenses can threaten their ability to remain in school and graduate. Plus, many students are currently seeing a loss of income due to the pandemic. This situation may push students into economically precarious circumstances and many students will be forced to make difficult choices that could derail their student goals of earning a university degree.
SCERF funds will help students cover expenses associated with:
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"Having the chance to be helped and supported by programs like this has given me the enthusiasm and motivation to continue my education when everything just seemed difficult and impossible. It has provided me with great relief at hard times. I'm thankful for all the assistance I have obtained, and as a student, I can say that it feels awesome to know you have a place to go when you're struggling in your financial life."
-Student Care and Emergency Response Fund recipient.