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Two private funds designed to provide emergency financial aid to University of Georgia students have won $600,000 since March 20, according to a UGA Today news release.
The emergency funds for undergraduate and graduate students were created by UGA President Jere Morehead, according to the statement. He authorized the transfer of $475,000 from the president’s venture capital fund, and the UGA Foundation directed a separate transfer of $125,000.
These funds can cover student costs such as health, household and education-related expenses, according to UGA’s Student Emergency website. They are intended to help students who are in financial need due to an emergency and have exhausted all federal student aid options. Student Care and Outreach staff will also be in contact with applicants to try to find non-financial resources that would be helpful.
“We are grateful for the generosity of alumni and friends who have provided these discretionary dollars to be used for priorities identified by the institution,” Morehead said in the statement. “At this time, our Foundation leaders and I agree that we must apply these resources to help ensure the well-being of our students in need.”
Undergraduate students can apply for financial aid from the fund here. Graduate students can apply here.
Students can donate part of their tuition reimbursement to funds, according to the statement. Additionally, anyone can contribute to UGA’s Undergraduate or Graduate Student Funds on Coronavirus Emergency Support. website.
The Office of Student Financial Aid has partnered with Student Care and Outreach and the Graduate School to organize applications for these funds.
Further help for students facing financial hardship can be found at UGA’s Financial Hardship Resources. website.
