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The UVA Parents Program is proud to offer one-time grants to current undergraduate students facing unexpected financial hardships through Hoo Needs Help.
Picture this: You’re a dedicated third-year student, thrilled to start a dream internship or take that once-in-a-lifetime class. After years of hard work, your future is finally taking shape.
Then life throws you a curveball—an unexpected illness in the family, an accident, or sudden food or housing insecurity. In moments like these, financial challenges can not only upend an education but also the dreams built around it.
Each year, heartbreaking stories like these unfold across Grounds. That’s why the UVA Parents Program has created the Rainy Day Fund as part of Hoo Needs Help, offering critical support to undergraduate students in need. This endowment is dedicated to assisting students facing sudden and severe financial hardships by covering costs that aren’t met by other University resources, such as:
If you or someone you know is facing an unexpected financial crisis, please visit Hoo Needs Help to learn more and apply for a Rainy Day Fund grant. Together, we can ensure that no student has to put their education on hold due to unforeseen challenges.
In order to be considered for a Rainy Day Fund grant, please apply via Hoo Needs Help.
The UVA Parents Program works closely with the Care and Support Services Team within Student Affairs and Student Financial Services to award Rainy Day Fund grants. Grants will be considered on a rolling basis and are dependent on the availability of funds.
