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Student Assistance

Student Assistance Funds

Student assistance funds ensure students' well-being and academic success by providing financial support when unexpected, unforeseen, and unavoidable emergency expenses arise. Funds help with food insecurity, travel during a family crisis, safe housing, and more. 

Jeff Secure is a small grant designed to assist Thomas Jefferson University students facing unexpected financial hardships. Whether it's an urgent medical bill, housing issue, or another critical expense, this resource is here to provide timely help and alleviate stress.

The RAMily Market Pantry is committed to combating food insecurity within the Thomas Jefferson University community. We provide free access to nutritious, shelf-stable, and perishable items for students in need.

The Finish Line Fund ensures that small debts don’t stand in the way of a student’s ability to complete their hard-earned degree. It provides need-based bridge funding for students to register for their next semester or graduate.

Make an impact with a gift to a student assistance fund today.

There’s Still Time to Support Jefferson Giving Day
Apr 24, 2025

It's been an amazing day, but we're not done yet! As a nonprofit organization, Jefferson counts on generous individuals like you to power our future.


Make your gift before midnight tonight. Every gift--of any amount--matters right now.


Let’s work together to make this year’s Giving Day the best yet.

Only From 9-10 P.M. EST: Give and Be Entered to Win a Hatch Restore Sound Machine
Apr 24, 2025

As Jefferson Giving Day winds down, we invite you to wind down, too. Make a gift to ANY FUND during this Power Hour and be entered to win a Hatch Restore 3. 

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$25,000
Research Bridge Funding Challenge, sponsored by an Anonymous Sidney Kimmel Medical College Alumnus
Thank you to the anonymous Sidney Kimmel Medical College alumnus and all the generous donors who supported Thomas Jefferson University and the Research Bridge Fund. Your generosity is making a meaningful impact on advancing critical research and breakthroughs!
Completed
Leaderboard
Power Hour Challenge
Power Hour Results: The Jefferson group that received the most gifts between 6:00 and 7:00 p.m.—and has earned $1,000 in bonus funds—is the Bangladeshi Students Association. Congratulations!
Rank Prize Power Hour Challenge Gifts
1 $1,000 Student Groups 28
2 Education Greatest Need 8
3 Patient Care Greatest Need 6
4 Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation - Center City 5
5 Jefferson Abington Hospital 3
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Success!
Scavenger Hunt Challenge, sponsored by Bob Lockyer '68
The four lucky students below won $250 for their favorite Thomas Jefferson University program, thanks to Bob Lockyer '68: - Aiman R., Program: Bangladeshi Student Association - Charlize H., Program: Asian Student Association - Nusrat F., Program: Bangladeshi Student Association - Lexi N., Program: Philippine Student Association
Completed
$10,000
Thomas Jefferson University Pop-Up Challenge, sponsored by President Susan C. Aldridge, PhD
Thank you to President Susan Aldridge and the generous donors who supported Thomas Jefferson University!
250 / 250 Gifts
Completed
$25,000
Alumni Challenge, sponsored by Bryant Greene '96
Thank you to Bryant Greene '96 and the generous alumni who supported Jefferson!
150 / 150 Gifts
Completed
Success!
Power Hour Raffle: Hatch Restore 3
Thank you to all of our generous Power Hour donors who supported Jefferson! Congratulations to Annie H. for winning a Hatch Restore 3.
Completed
$5,000
Student Assistance Challenge, sponsored by Bill Finn '67
Thank you to Bill Finn '67 and the generous donors who supported TJU student assistance funds!
25 / 25 Gifts
Completed
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