Funding

Mount Holyoke College offers several funding streams to support your academic progress, personal well-being and leadership development. Whether you are facing an unexpected financial hardship, purchasing required course materials or seeking funding for research and student initiatives, this directory outlines the available resources and application procedures.

Select any funding stream below to review its eligibility guidelines, covered expenses, and step-by-step application process.

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  • Safety Net Fund

    Overview: An overarching umbrella resource created primarily to support First-Generation and/or Low-Income (FGLI) students, as well as students encountering immediate financial hardships or accessibility barriers.

    Primary purpose: To provide emergency relief for essential living costs (food, emergency housing, seasonal attire), critical academic technology, or course materials.

    The 3 Key Components:

    • Safety Net Grants: Non-reimbursable emergency funding for students who are First-Gen/Low-Income (FGLI) or anyone experiencing a sudden financial emergency (like unbudgeted medical bills, urgent travel for a family emergency, or off-campus wifi needs).
    • Book Advance: A short-term credit line (up to $250) that allows you to charge textbook purchases to your student account and pay them off over the semester.
    • Loaner Laptop: A semester- or year-long laptop rental program provided in collaboration with LITS.

  • Conference, Research, and Special Projects Funding

    Overview: A hub of institutional and endowed grants allocated for student academic enrichment, thesis research, and professional presentation opportunities.

    Primary purpose: To help fund costs associated with conference registrations, research travel, capstone projects, and specialized academic opportunities.

  • Lyon's Legacy Fund

    Overview: A confidential emergency fund administered by the Division of Student Life.

    Primary purpose: To provide tuition and educational financial assistance to students whose financial support has been cut off by their family due to their sexual or gender identity.

  • Grants offered by the Miller Worley Center

    The Miller Worley Center for the Environment offers grants to Mount Holyoke students, faculty, and staff on a rolling basis (must be submitted at least one month before the project/event start date).

    • Award Amounts: Range from $500 to $1,000 depending on the grant type.
    • Limitations: Individuals are limited to one grant per category per academic year, and groups/departments are limited to one grant per academic year.
    • Co-Sponsoring: Outward-facing events or programs receiving funding must list the Miller Worley Center as a co-sponsor on promotional materials.

    For more information about the types of grants and how to apply, visit the Miller Worley Center grants website.