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The Center for Indigenous Studies Support and Relief Fund (CfISSRF) was created to provide financial support to tribally enrolled matriculated undergraduate and graduate Bard students at the Annandale campus. When students encounter unpredictable financial hardship, such as an accident, illness, natural disaster or other unforeseen events, their success as a student is threatened. The CfISSRF was developed to better respond to our students’ needs in these situations and provide one-time grants. Average awards range from $100-$300, with a maximum of $1,000 for extreme situations. In the event of a qualifying request, funds can be used toward essential academic needs (books and supplies), replacement of lost or damaged items, basic needs such as utilities or childcare, short-term housing or transportation. Unlike other relief funds, the CfISSRF does not assist with tuition or fees, on-campus room and board charges or food. Priority will be given to students who have fully taken advantage of student loan opportunities available to them (including students who have taken alternative loans to cover expenses).
Students who need assistance should complete this form:
**For any questions please email [email protected] **
CfISSRF provides support for the following:
Educational supplies (i.e books, laptop repair), food, clothing, personal medical needs (i.e prescriptions) and emergency related travel
CfISSRF does not provide funding for the following:
Parking tickets, fines associated with policy violations (i.e fire safety fine), recreational endeavors (i.e concert, bowling, movies), student conferences, rent of family members, court fees, cell phones, poor money management, vehicle repairs and normal institutional expenses (i.e housing, tuition, board)