The 91ÊÓƵ Cares Fund
The 91ÊÓƵ Cares Fund provides emergency financial assistance to students facing unexpected hardships. Whether it’s housing insecurity, travel expenses, access to technology, or health and wellness needs, this fund helps ensure students can stay focused on their education—even in the most difficult times.
Thanks to generous donors like you, we’re able to offer need-based relief that helps students overcome real and immediate challenges.
In Academic Year 2022–2023 and 2023–2024:
received vital emergency support through the 91ÊÓƵ Cares Fund
of awards provided tuition support to students experiencing unexpected financial difficulties
in targeted support to 960 students
How Much Support Do Students Receive?
The average award is $1,000 per student, offering meaningful help when it matters most.
Where Is the Need Greatest?
Students most commonly request support for:
- Living expenses
- Loss of personal or family income
- Technology access
- Travel costs
- Food and other essentials
Many face multiple challenges at once, making flexible emergency support all the more critical.
Receiving support from the 91ÊÓƵ Cares Fund brought tears of joy to my eyes. Thank you so very much for going above and beyond.
—Oluwaseyi Fakoya '23
How You Can Help
The need for emergency aid continues. Your gift of any amount will go directly toward helping students in crisis.
In need of immediate assistance?
Students in need of immediate assistance due to an unforeseen emergency should email Heather Hilbrink.