A need to get home quickly. A whānau emergency. A change in living circumstances that means they need a safe place to stay. Hardship does not discriminate and comes in many shapes and sizes.
Supporting students through these tough times is where we can come together to help.
Support from alumni and friends can bridge that gap. It can give a student breathing room, reduce immediate pressure and help them stay enrolled and connected to their future.
What your support makes possible
Gifts to the Student Hardship Fund help provide urgent, short-term help such as:
Emergency accommodation and safe housing support
Food, essentials and help to stay warm
Urgent travel to get home when a whānau crisis hits
One-off grants that relieve immediate financial pressure so study can continue
This is the kind of support that works because it is available quickly, when timing matters most.
Give today and help a student stay on track
Your donation is a vote of confidence in UC students. It says, you belong here, and you do not have to face a tough patch alone.
Giving to the Student Hardship Fund will help UC respond quickly to requests and help students when they need it the most.
