Recognizing that unexpected financial burdens can have devastating impacts on student success, the Presidential Hope Fund aims to provide economic support to help bridge students’ most critical needs. These funds are intended to provide immediate financial support to students whose education may be at risk due to unforeseen financial or family hardship. Please be aware that filling out this form does not initiate a Financial Aid appeal. If you wish to appeal your financial aid package, email One Stop Services, onestop@rider.edu. 

How to apply

To apply for funds, Rider University students should complete the online form on this page. A parent/guardian, faculty or staff member may complete the form on behalf of the student if the student has consented to the request being submitted. In most cases, however, it is preferable to have the student complete and submit the application.

Applications will be evaluated individually based on the eligibility requirements listed below. By submitting the form, you certify that the information is accurate and you will use Presidential Hope Funds only for the purposes specified. 

Eligibility requirements

  • Applicants must be currently enrolled at Rider University.
  • Applicants must demonstrate serious financial hardship due to an emergency. This hardship must have a direct impact on the student's academic success at the University.
  • Resources, including potential financial assistance from the Office of Financial Aid, must have been considered and either insufficient, unavailable, or not available in a timely manner in order to be eligible.
  • Applicants must complete the application and submit supporting documentation.

Resources and materials the Presidential Hope Fund may assist with:

  • Books, lab fees, and materials necessary for class
  • Assistance with replacement of essential personal belongings due to fire, theft, or natural disaster
  • Travel costs related to a death or illness in the immediate family (parent, grandparent, sibling, spouse, or children)
  • Emergency assistance related to living expenses
  • Medical bills not covered by insurance
  • Loss of income or housing
  • Recovery from illness or accident
  • Emergency meal money
  • Emergency travel needs

Presidential Hope Fund application

For which semester are you requesting funds? (check all that apply)
Please specify the amount of funding you are requesting.
Please select which one-time emergency you are experiencing (check all that apply)
Please explain in detail in the textbox below.
I have read the disclosure and I understand and agree with the policies as stated.
By checking this box, you certify all of the information reported on this form is accurate. You also agree to provide additional documentation, if requested. In addition, you agree that the decision of the Dean of Students and OneStop Financial Services is final. PLEASE NOTE: Duplicate or second applications will not be considered.
Consent to Share Your Story

By checking this box, I agree that Rider University may contact me to request additional information about my experience with the Presidential Hope Fund. I understand that any details I choose to share may be used—anonymously or with my permission—to communicate the impact of the fund to donors and supporters.

I understand that this is completely optional and will not affect my eligibility for assistance in any way.

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