Help Keep a Student’s Education on Track

Each year, some RPI students face unforeseen circumstances that disrupt their educational goals. With the rigorous schedules of these students, there is never a right time for something to go wrong. Our students come from all over the country, and any number of emergencies — such as the death of a parent or a national disaster — can threaten their ability to complete their RPI degrees.

For many RPI students and their families, the money needed to handle an emergency can mean the difference between staying in school and dropping out. And once a student leaves, they may face a myriad of obstacles before they can return, if they return at all.

We owe it to our students to be there for them when their college education is at risk. They’ve studied hard and kept their grades up. Their families have contributed what they can. They merit our help—because even though dealing with the unexpected is part of life, it doesn’t have to mean putting an end to a student’s dreams.

The Office of Annual Giving offers a unique scholarship program that provides “just-in-time” financial aid to RPI students when personal emergencies become financial crises.

Annual Fund Assistance Grant

The Annual Fund Assistance Grant was established to provide emergency financial aid to an upperclassman with financial hardship. Funds will directly provide a much-needed, emergency scholarship gift directly to an individual student in their time of need that will allow them to stay in school and complete their education.

Assistance Grant aid is only available in extreme circumstances, and students are expected to meet stringent criteria in order qualify. Typically, applicants must be full-time students, with an acceptable minimum GPA. Students applying for emergency aid will also be required to provide adequate documentation of the crisis leading to their need for emergency funds.