Student Resources

(Continuously Updated)

Support for Ukraine

U.S. Registered Non-Profits Making the Biggest Impact

Razom for Ukraine: https://www.razomforukraine.org/donate/

  • Razom, which means “together” in Ukrainian, believes deeply in the enormous potential of dedicated volunteers around the world united by a single goal: to unlock the potential of Ukraine.

Nova Ukraine: https://novaukraine.org/donate/

  • Nova Ukraine is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing humanitarian aid to the people of Ukraine and raising awareness about Ukraine in the United States and throughout the world.

RocMaidan: https://www.rocmaidan.org/donate

  • RocMaidan, a local organization, is the charitable arm of the Ukrainian Cultural Center in Rochester, NY and is focused on providing medical aid and humanitarian relief to brave Ukrainians defending themselves!

Official Fundraising Platform of Ukraine

United24: https://u24.gov.ua/

 An Initiative of the President of Ukraine created as the official fundraising platform for Ukraine and aimed at supporting various humanitarian and defense initiatives as well creating fundraising ambassadorships to raise awareness and support specific projects. Donors can choose which specific cause to support.

Support for Turkey and Syria following Earthquake

  • AHBAP: Consists of 200 philanthropists and 30,000 volunteers on board. It is a local voluntary network that is currently active in the affected areas.
  • Turkish Philanthropy Funds: TPF is the leading U.S. community foundation for high-impact social investments dedicated to Turkish and Turkish-American communities. Their campaign transparently shows where the donations are referred to.
  • AFAD: Afad is the official disaster and emergency management organization in Turkey that works on the ground.
  • Diyanet Center of America Zelle Account: mailto:accountant@diyanetamerica.org
    • Embassy of the Republic of Turkey: The official account number for donations to support the search & rescue operations in view of the recent earthquakes in Türkiye is provided below.
      • OFFICIAL TRANSFER ACCOUNT FOR DONATIONS FROM THE U.S.
      • Bank Name: Bank of America
      • Branch Name: Dupont Circle
      • Address: 3 Dupont Circle NW, Washington, D.C., 20036
      • Account Name: Embassy of the Republic of Turkey
      • Official Transfer Account
      • Currency: USD
      • Account Number: 0019 2343 0455
      • Routing Number: 054001204
      • Swift No: BOFAUS3N

    This page includes many resources students might need in areas of counseling, mental health, financial accessibility, anti-racism, support, education, etc. If you would like to share resources with us to include on this page,  we encourage you to do so! Please reach out to studentassociation@syr.edu as we want this page to be as inclusive and expansive as possible.

    Mental Health Resources:

    Culturally Competent Mental Health Resources for Black Students:

    As the National Alliance on Mental Illness notes, “mental health conditions do not discriminate based on race, color, gender or identity. Anyone can experience the challenges of mental illness regardless of their background. However, your concerns or experiences and how you understand and cope with these conditions may be different”. Although anyone can develop a mental health problem, those of marginalized groups sometimes experience more severe forms of mental health conditions due to unmet needs and other barriers.

    That being said, here are just a few resources geared towards helping Black students receive access to culturally competent mental health care:

    Culturally Competent Mental Health Resources for Asian, Asian-American or Pacific Islander Students:

    Voting Resources:

    Financial Resources and Support Available to Students:

    “CARES Act: Through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, students who meet eligibility requirements can receive support.

    Details regarding eligibility, applying for funds and other related questions are available on the Office of Financial Aid emergency funding webpage.

    For those who do not meet the federal government’s eligibility guidelines, there is still support available. Please contact the Office of Financial Aid, and a counselor will connect with you to discuss additional options.

    Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs: The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs is available to assist any student regarding issues of financial need. There are resources in place to assist with unexpected expenses related to COVID-19, such as shipping and storage; technology; medical or health care due to COVID-19; food insecurity; and housing.

    Syracuse Responds Fund: Our Syracuse University community has come together to support our students facing unfortunate circumstances. Made possible through the generosity of alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends, the Syracuse Responds Fund benefits students who are struggling during this time. Grants from the Syracuse Responds Fund are administered through the Office of Financial Aid.

    Hendricks Chapel Student Opportunity Fund and Food Pantry: Through the generous support of donors, Hendricks Chapel is assisting students experiencing financial hardship. Mini-grants are available to meet a wide range of needs, including food, clothing, emergency travel, emergency health care and other non-academic expenses. Hendricks Chapel also operates a Food Pantry currently located in the Carriage House on South Campus. To inquire about these grants or the Food Pantry, contact Hendricks Chapel at chapel@syr.edu.

    Dean of Students Office: The Dean of Students Office can help you connect with resources you might need and plan a system of support. Call 315.443.4357 to set up a time that works with your schedule.

    TuitionRelief is a platform that matches people who have the means and determination to help eliminate the student debt crisis with students who want to graduate debt-free, through a giving/mentoring program.

    Anti Racism Resources:

    (offered by your fellow students and student organizations)

    Resources to Support International Students: