student need

COVID-19 has disrupted all our lives, but our USF students, many of whom are far from home, have been especially impacted. Students have lost their jobs and due to family financial challenges some face further reduced financial support. Our young students are facing challenges that are unexpected and which may seem insurmountable. While USF is providing remote instruction, counseling and other support services to these students, their new financial realities are a source of significant stress and unease for many.

While USF received its portion of a large economic relief package provided through the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security) Act, to assist with emergency student aid, it is anticipated that these federal funds will be depleted before the unprecedented and overwhelming needs of our students are met. Additionally, international and undocumented students, including those protected under DACA, are ineligible to receive CARES Act funding. Continuing to raise private support for USF students during this time remains critical.

Urgent needs like food, toiletries, rent money and other basic essentials are beyond the reach of some of our students. We've heard from many of you that you'd like to help, and we have two meaningful ways you can do so.

How you Can Help

In response to the needs of USF students, President Currall has created the USF United Support Fund so Bulls Country can circle the herd and unite in assistance of our most vulnerable. Your gift, of any size, will be transformative to a young Bull struggling through an overwhelming time. Funds will be available to students on all campuses - Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee. Our students need you now more than ever. United we will not only survive, we will thrive!

Spread The WOrd

We are counting on your help! Make an even bigger impact by sharing your support of this campaign using the social media tools at the top of the page.

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In this historic and unprecedented time, be a part of #BullsUnited and help USF students who cannot overcome this challenge alone by making a gift of any size at usf.to/BullsUnited.

Thank you and Go Bulls!