The International Student Welfare Fund was established to provide financial assistance to students facing an unplanned or unforeseen financial crisis. Examples of what a听financial crisis could look like include听the following:
- unanticipated medical expenses
- death of a close family member who was previously providing financial support
- unexpected loss of employment or scholarship
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While UC wishes to support international students, those applying to this fund must remain aware of their individual financial responsibilities attached to the issue of their student visa.
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The fund is managed by the Student Care team, but students are referred there by the听听in the event that they meet the criteria.听
