Student Emergency Support Fund

Your Support: The Bridge Between Crisis and a Diploma

At Stony Brook, we pride ourselves on being a powerhouse for social mobility. However, the upward journey can often be a fragile one. Many of our students lack the financial cushion to weather life’s what-ifs.

A single unexpected crisis can stand between a student and their degree. The Student Emergency Support Fund removes that barrier, leveling the playing field for every Seawolf. Whether it’s an unexpected medical bill, food insecurity or sudden car repair, YOU can be the difference between a student crossing the stage on graduation day or stepping away from their dreams.

The Student Emergency Support Fund is a vital safety net for our undergraduate and graduate students. When you give, you aren’t just buying a textbook or train ticket — you are removing the barriers between a hardworking Seawolf and their ambitions to change the world.

The Power of Your Impact

Every dollar serves as a powerful equalizer. See how your contribution changes a student’s circumstance:

• $25 | Campus Access: Covers a week of public transportation for a commuting student.
• $50 | Wellness and Care: Funds a co-pay for an urgent medical visit or essential prescription medication.
• $100 | Essential Safety Net: Ensures a week of groceries and hygiene products during a sudden loss of income.
• $300 | Academic Tools: Supplies a semester of required textbooks or software for a student in crisis.
• $1,000 | Retention Hero: Saves a student’s semester by covering a major emergency that would otherwise halt their momentum.

Be the Turning Point

Your gift is more than a donation — it’s a lifeline and a commitment to the resilience of our Seawolves. Join us in ensuring that no student has to choose between their education and their basic needs.

The Impact of Your Collective Generosity

Last year, during Giving Day 2025, the Stony Brook community stepped up in a major way. Because of you, we were able to provide immediate relief to students when they needed it most.

• 23+ Donors joined the cause.
• 100 Percent of Funds went directly to students facing financial crisis.
• 6 Students Kept in School: Your support provided the critical bridge that allowed six students to remain enrolled and continue their path to graduation.
• Infinite Impact: Every dollar ensured a student could continue their education.

Let’s keep the momentum going. Join us today to make an even greater impact in 2026!