There is no higher priority than the safety of our students, faculty, and staff. Considering the challenges presented by the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic over the past year, Western Washington University has taken significant steps to respond to our current reality and protect our campus community.
People around the globe have been impacted by this pandemic, and we are sensitive to the effect that this might have on you and your family.
We also recognize that many of our students have experienced financial hardships during this difficult and uncertain time, especially considering so many retailers, restaurants, coffee shops, and bars have been partially or fully closed. These are the very businesses that provide part-time jobs to students working their way through school. Not to mention unexpected moving costs, increased housing costs and additional technology needs in order to transition to online learning.
We have heard from many of you asking how you can help our students. Thank you for asking and responding so generously over the past year, our response has often been the Student Emergency Fund.
Your gift to the Student Emergency Fund directly benefits Western Washington University students and provide relief for financial hardships such as:
Housing and food insecurity
Travel expenses related to returning home
Technology needs to ensure students can access virtual learning
Scholarship support for tuition and fees
Other unforeseen financial challenges
In any time of crisis, the Western Washington University community responds with grace and generosity — exemplifying our core values of being student-centered, inclusive, compassionate, respectful, and optimistic.
Thank you for your help protecting and supporting the educational and financial needs of our students. We wish you and your families the very best as we work together to care for our community.
For students looking to apply, please visit: The WWU Financial Help Website
