Fort Schuyler Magazine Fall 2020

Maritime College Launches One Hand Student Relief Fund Campaign

Summer Sea Term costs. Gifts are managed by the SUNY Maritime Foundation, an independent non-profit entity, and awarded through the College’s financial aid programs.

On May 19, Maritime College put out a call for alumni and friends to lend One Hand and address the growing education crisis faced by students at Fort Schuyler. For many Maritime College students and their families, the economic

By matching the $750K that Maritime College received in Federal CARES Act funding for student emergency grants, the goal is to provide $1.5 million in

devastation of COVID-19 resulted in lost wages and the postponement or loss of their education. In light of

additional student aid. Extraordinary times must be met with an extraordinary response. Each donation helps to retain students and further strengthens Fort Schuyler’s financial foundation. Please join this important endeavor.

the uncertainty caused by the pandemic, Maritime College established the One Hand Student Relief Fund to aid students who experienced financial hardship as a result of COVID-19. The fund’s purpose is to provide a financial lifeline to any student who needs support with tuition, room, board, or

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