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The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted our daily lives in ways we never could have imagined. Here at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, we continue to educate our 51³Ô¹ÏÍø via remote classes, but many are struggling personally. More than 65 percent of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø 51³Ô¹ÏÍø work to pay for their education, many in service- or retail-sector positions that have nearly disappeared as a result of social distancing. In an effort to help support these 51³Ô¹ÏÍø during this unprecedented time, the university established the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Cares Emergency Fund.

Degree-seeking 51³Ô¹ÏÍø who are experiencing financial hardship can apply for assistance through the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Cares Emergency Fund . The fund can be used for education-related expenses such as room and board, tuition, and personal expenses like Wi-Fi, so they can access their remote classes.

To date, our generous donors have given more than $38,000 to support the fund, and more than 1,000 51³Ô¹ÏÍø have applied for aid. Without these funds, many our 51³Ô¹ÏÍø would have to take out additional loans or drop out of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø altogether.

I hope you will join me in supporting our Owls through the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Cares Emergency Fund. For more information and to donate to the fund, visit  .

For updates on the university’s other actions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, visit .