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Students heading back home on the Badger Bus

Emergency Student Support

UW–Madison’s Emergency Student Support Fund is a critical resource to help students through times of financial crisis. This fund is designed to alleviate financial emergencies that often prevent students from continuing in school, such as: 

  • Food insecurity  
  • Emergency travel home  
  • Sudden loss of income  
  • Unexpected bills 

How your gifts make an impact 

The Emergency Student Support Fund helps them navigate these challenging situations. Your support provides needed relief to those who are financially vulnerable.  

“I definitely know, now more than ever, that I’m not alone in my struggles. I offer you my sincerest thanks for gifting me this grant during my time of need. I will never forget this gesture. It has provided me with a sense of overwhelming relief as well as pride in my school. I have never been more proud to be a Badger!” 

– Anonymous, Emergency Grant Recipient 

Why we need your support 

Thanks to a generous anonymous donor, gifts to the Emergency Student Support Fund made before the end of the year will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $30,000. Help us double our impact today! 

Gifts made in support of the Emergency Student Support will be contributed to the Emergency Student Support Fund at the University of Wisconsin Foundation. 

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