Beacon Student Aid Fund

During emergencies, UMass Boston students turn to the Beacon Student Aid Fund for financial assistance for help affording immediate needs, from food and housing to medications. This fund provides emergency grants to students who encounter urgent, unanticipated financial hardship. Due to the pandemic, students are applying for this aid now more than ever.

A gift to this emergency fund helps provide:

• Immediate support for students facing housing challenges or food insecurity,
• Funds for students who have lost income or jobs they depend on to pay for their education and support themselves or  their families,
• Internet access for students who will not otherwise be able to complete their coursework, and
• Resources for students who need emergency medical and mental health services. 

Please consider helping UMass Boston students by making a gift to the Beacon Student Aid Fund today. Your contribution will go directly to the students who need it most.

If you are a UMass Boston student seeking more information about the Beacon Student Aid Fund or other university support services, please contact the Dean of Students’ Office at Dean.Students@umb.edu or at 617-.287.-5800. Additional updates and resources can be found at umb.edu/coronavirus.