Support UMass Students in Times of Need
UMass Amherst's community has always stood by our students, through good times and challenging ones. Your support helps students facing unexpected finanical emergencies stay on track toward their degree.
The Student Care and Emergency Response Fund (SCERF) provides assistance for urgent needs such as:
- Car repair
- Medical and basic health needs
- Childcare
- Travel/transportation needs
- Unexpected course materials
Even when tuition is covered, unforeseen expenses can threaten a student's ability to remain enrolled. Your gift can make a critical difference.
"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.
