The Student Opportunity Fund of Hendricks Chapel is designed to help cover the financial gap for students having difficulty covering their basic needs or unanticipated costs, freeing them to better focus on their coursework and maintain their academic progress. Categories of support may include food, clothing, emergency travel, emergency healthcare expenses, and other nonacademic expenses.
Applications to receive funding from the Student Opportunity Fund are now closed.
If you have questions, please reach out to Alison Murray, assistant dean of student assistance, at acmurray@syr.edu.
More Resources:
Hendricks Chapel works with partners across campus to ensure students with needs receive prompt and effective assistance. Be sure to explore the various listed resources offered on campus.
- Reach out to your financial aid counselor to update them on your situation.
- Contact Student Outreach and Support to discuss support and resources.
- Check out the Coach Mac Food Pantry where you can receive a variety of food, fresh produce, and personal care items.
- Review the list of Community Resources provided by the Office of Financial Literacy.
- If you are experiencing technology issues or a damaged laptop, here are some suggestions that may be beneficial:
- The ITS Service Center in the Life Sciences Complex: Staff are available to help any student and can be reached at 315.443.2677.
- University Libraries: There are a multitude of computers and other products available for rent.
- The IT Department in your home school or college: Support varies across campus, but it is worth exploring.
If you have questions, please reach out to Assistant Dean of Student Assistance Alison Murray at acmurray@syr.edu.
Learn more about the Student Opportunity Fund in SU News.
Supporters can donate to the endowment to build and sustain the fund for future generations of students. Make your gift to support student success today.
Unexpected and difficult situations can happen to anyone at any time. Through the generous support of donors, Hendricks Chapel can assist students experiencing financial hardship. Mini-grants are available to meet a wide range of needs and to provide access to opportunities. Grants generally range from $300 to $500 and can be requested once per academic year. Categories of support include food, clothing, emergency travel, emergency health care, and other non-academic expenses. Our goal is to ensure access to academic enrichment opportunities for all students that would otherwise be unavailable to them. Hendricks Chapel works with partners across campus to ensure students with needs receive prompt and effective assistance. To inquire about these grants, contact Hendricks Chapel at chapel@syr.edu.