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Student Crisis Fund

You are not alone. We're here to help.

The Student Crisis Fund was established in 2010 to keep students on the path to academic success during a personal and unexpected crisis. The fund's purpose is to assist students who experience an unanticipated emergency requiring immediate financial assistance when alternative funding sources have been explored and utilized.

The fund helps any currently enrolled student with an unanticipated emergency, such as a death in the family, a severe injury, a diagnosis of a serious illness, an unforeseen financial difficulty, or a loss outside the student's college experience that requires immediate financial assistance. That outreach, fueled by the spirit of the University's Marianist charism, can take many forms - a plane ticket, a week's supply of groceries, a rental car, or a pair of crutches, to mention a few.

Procedure to request funds

For food/personal items, visit Food4Flyers Pantry at the "O office" in ArtStreet:

  • Monday and Tuesday: 6-8 p.m. 
  • Wednesday: 9-11 a.m. 
  • Thursday and Friday: 2-4 p.m.

For tuition needs, email finaid@udayton.edu. 

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When a student experiences hardship or an unforeseen financial difficulty and needs assistance with essential needs, they can submit a Student Crisis Fund Request. 

Students or other university personnel may be asked for basic information to describe the circumstances of the need and what other sources of funds are available. The details of a student's circumstances will be kept confidential.

The Student Crisis Fund Advisory Committee will consider each request and determine whether the Fund could be used for the circumstance. Decisions will be made as soon as possible, depending on the urgency of the need. The advisory committee will: 

  • Review the application along with any supporting documentation;
  • Decide to accept, reject or suggest other resources to address the need;
  • If the request is accepted, determine an appropriate dollar amount; and
  • Provide details in writing to the applicant. 

Additional resources 

Additional resources:

Education is the gift that keeps on giving

Funds are made available through the generous donations of faculty, staff, students, alumni, parents, family members, and friends of the University of Dayton. If you are interested in contributing to the fund, visit Student Development giving page.

Thank you for supporting our students.

CONTACT

Vice President of Student Development

Gosiger Hall
300 College Park
Dayton, Ohio 45469 - 0951
937-229-3682