Presidential Hope Fund

In Alvernia’s Bernardine Franciscan tradition of serving those in need and in honor of our foundresses, the Presidential Hope Fund was developed as a financial support program to assist students and families struggling to fund education during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Initially, the Fund includes amounts allocated to the University through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act as well as additional university funds. The fund will continued to be supported by fundraising activities.

Click here for Alvernia's Compliance Statement for CARES Act Funds.

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Hope Fund Grant Application

The Hope Fund is available to all students (undergraduate, graduate and adult) to assist families catch up on their account balances due to the disruption and economic consequences of the COVID-19 Pandemic and to ensure continued learning. Funding requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Complete the Hope Fund Grant Application to request this aid.

 

Give to the Presidential Hope Fund

For those wishing to contribute to the Presidential Hope Fund can do so by visiting this Alvernia giving page.

Questions or concerns

The University’s Hope Fund committee will review eligible requests and determine award amounts. If you have any questions regarding the form or the Hope Fund, please contact our Hope Fund team at Presidential.Aid@alvernia.edu.