Overcoming Financial Challenges
“The funds don’t just provide a way to have shelter – it provides comfort, stability and security for my child, and that, to me, means more than anything else. My gratitude goes beyond words; it will be shown in the effort I put toward myself as a UCF student.”
A UCF Knight
An unexpected root canal while in-between health insurances. A sudden job loss that puts both food and housing at risk. In an instant, anything can change. And thanks to your generous gift on UCF Day of Giving 2025 to the Student Emergency Fund, students facing crises don’t have to do it alone.
With the more than $160,000 raised through 440+ Gifts, you are providing a lifeline when all other options have been exhausted. Your support means more than simply meeting a moment of need. It means medical bills can be paid, meals can be had and lights can stay on.
But it also means Knights can stay focused on their schoolwork, increasing their chances of earning a college degree and finding employment that allows them to not just survive — but to thrive — today and well into the future.
Thank you Knight Nation!
We are excited to share the impact of your generosity and the stories of what you make possible. At the same time, we are also looking ahead, confident that with your continued support, there is so much more we can achieve together.