Donations Sought for Emergency Student Support

Apr 14, 2024

The Student Government Association (SGA) is raising money for the SGA Emergency Fund during the month of April. This fund serves as a financial resource for students who face unexpected financial crises that could affect their academic success.

The fund has helped more than 20 students and disbursed nearly $10,000 since Fall 2023. SGA is seeking support from faculty and staff to bolster resources for this effort.

"The SGA Emergency Grant has had a direct and positive impact on student well-being,” said Colleen Riggle, associate dean and director of Orientation and Transition Programs. “It has helped alleviate concerns related to paying rent, covering medical appointments, and addressing car repairs necessary for commuting to campus and attending classes.”

For these and other students, this support has enabled them to focus more on their academic pursuits rather than worrying about how to come up with the necessary funds.

To learn more and donate, visit the fund’s giving page. Donations also support Transforming Tomorrow, which is building a foundation for advancing the Institute and its impact — on people’s lives, on the way we work together to create innovative solutions, and on our world — for decades to come.

As a part of the April campaign for the SGA Emergency Fund, SGA is hosting a fundraising day at Tin Drum Asian Kitchen in Tech Square on Tuesday, April 16. Stop by Tin Drum and write "SGA" on your receipt, and 20% of your total will be donated to the fund.