Student Help

Financial Assistance

Hoo Needs Help

Hoo Needs Help Emergency Funding targets students who have exhausted all need-based aid, allowing them to receive up to $2,500 per academic year for emergency expenses.

Cav Fund

Undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need can apply for up to $1,000 in grants through the Cav Fund for paying required dues for co-curricular activities.

GradBridge

GradBridge provides loans for graduate students transitioning from fellowship stipends to new employment statuses by allowing them to borrow up to $2,500 per term.

SFS Emergency Loan

For students who need short-term funding, Student Financial Services offers an Emergency Loan up to $1,250 with no interest.

Honor Loan

Honor Loan is an emergency loan offered through Care and Support Services, aiming to help students in good academic and financial standing, allowing them to borrow up to $1,500 per semester.

ISO Travel Advance

Passport GrantPassport Grant is available specifically for Pell recipients who need an initial or updated passport to study abroad.

Pre-Travel AdvanceTo fund early expenses, including meals and personal spending, in the early weeks of a study abroad program, students can receive up to $2,500 through the Pre-Travel Advance to cover these costs.

Peer Financial Counseling

Peer Financial Counseling offers free, one-on-one financial counseling sessions related to personal budgeting, credit, student loan, and other financial information for all students.

Food Assistance

Cavalier Food Pantry

The Cavalier Food Pantry offers essential food and hygiene items for free to students experiencing food insecurity or financial hardship.

Satellite Pantry Network

Operating similar to the Cavalier Food Pantry, the Satellite Pantry Network extends food resource locations across different academic facilities on Grounds.

Free Food Alert

The Free Food Alert app notifies students when there are food giveaways from catered events on Grounds.

Meal Swipe Program

For students who need immediate food access while securing a long-term resource, the Meal Swipe Program provides up to 20 meal swipes to use at any on Grounds dining hall.

Health & Wellness Assistance

CAPS

To support students experiencing stress, anxiety, substance use, and other concerns, Counseling and Psychological Services offers a range of mental health services to students, including therapy and psychiatric care.

CASS

Care and Support Services provides a non-clinical space where students can receive guidance, connect with resources, and navigate complex personal, academic, or university-related challenges.

Next Steps Fund

Students with demonstrated financial need can apply for the Next Steps Fund to cover the costs of the first 6 counseling sessions with in-network community therapists.

Just Report It

To file a report on hazing, sexual assault, an Honor violation, and other misconducts, students and employees can submit a report using Just Report It.

Note: Employees will need to report as responsible employees if a student discloses information to them.

Accommodations Assistance

Accommodations Access Fund

This fund targets students applying for SDAC accommodations and unable to pay relevant expenses by covering up to $2,000 of disability testing, parking, or equipment.

SDAC

The Student Disability Access Center provides academic accommodations, support services, and advocacy for students with disabilities.

Academic Assistance

Textbook Rentals & Reimbursements

Students with demonstrated need can access textbooks at no cost and get financial reimbursement through Textbook Rentals & Reimbursements.

CavGrants

Up to four times per academic year, all students can receive a $5 grant through CavGrants directly into their Cavalier Advantage account for spendings such as laundry, printing, and convenience stores.