Whether an unexpected car repair or medical bill, most are familiar with the financial headache surprise costs can create. These hardships can be even more profound for students, especially when a few hundred dollars can mean the difference between collegiate success and failure.
Through the support of donors, Ohio University is able to provide help to students who face financial difficulty due to emergency situations or one-time hardships. The Emergency Microgrant program , supported by the Student Emergency Fund, has assisted more than 36 OHIO students work through unforeseen bills so that they can remain enrolled and focused on their coursework.
This Giving Tuesday, give a gift that directly benefits OHIO students, ensuring that an unexpected bill doesn’t stand in the way of their graduation. On December 3, make your gift to the Student Emergency Fund by visiting givingtuesday.ohio.edu .
Join the thousands of Ohio University alumni around the world this Giving Tuesday in showing our gratitude for one another, for OHIO, and for the entire Bobcat Family. Don’t want to wait until December 3 to make your gift to the Student Emergency Fund? Visit givingtuesday.ohio.edu to make your donation today.