The challenges facing students due to the COVID-19 pandemic have been severe. While all of our students have been impacted in some way, our most vulnerable communities, including disabled students, student parents, first-generation students and low-income students carry the greatest burden. The Student Emergency Fund was created to provide direct, immediate support to Berkeley students who are experiencing unforeseen difficulties — including job loss or fewer resources to cover their personal and academic expenses — as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. To ensure the maximum number of students finish their Berkeley education, gifts to this fund support resources such as: Relocating students Housing expenses Food Essential items like household goods, clothing, and books Technology solutions for remote learning Thanks to donations from alumni and friends we were able to positively impact graduate students by providing support for the following areas: Your investment in this fund has deepened the resources we can provide our students to ensure they will stay on track with their academic and career goals.
The challenges facing students due to the COVID-19 pandemic have been severe. While all of our students have been impacted in some way, our most vulnerable communities, including disabled students, student parents, first-generation students and low-income students carry the greatest burden. The Student Emergency Fund was created to provide direct, immediate support to Berkeley students who are experiencing unforeseen difficulties — including job loss or fewer resources to cover their personal and academic expenses — as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. To ensure the maximum number of students finish their Berkeley education, gifts to this fund support resources such as: Relocating students Housing expenses Food Essential items like household goods, clothing, and books Technology solutions for remote learning Thanks to donations from alumni and friends we were able to positively impact graduate students by providing support for the following areas: Your investment in this fund has deepened the resources we can provide our students to ensure they will stay on track with their academic and career goals.