Unexpected and difficult situations can happen to anyone at any time. Through the generous support of donors, Hendricks Chapel can assist student veterans and military-connected 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 Assistant Dean of Student Assistance Alison Murray at acmurray@syr.edu.

To donate to this fund, please visit the Student Veteran Support Fund giving page.

The Moral Injury Project

The Moral Injury Project at  Syracuse  University  has  established  a mission  to  provide  a forum  to  explore  the  implications  of  moral  injury  as  it  relates  to  individuals  seeking  healing  and  integration  of  trauma  and  how  moral  injury  impacts  our society.  Moral  injury  is  the damage  done  to  one’s  conscience  or  moral  compass  when  that  person  perpetrates,  witnesses,  or  fails  to  prevent  acts  that  transgress one’s  own  moral  beliefs, values,  or  ethical  codes  of  conduct.

For more, please visit The Moral Injury Project web page.

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.