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Support University priorities and educational access.

The Penn Fund benefits core priorities across the University and delivers assistance where it is needed most—providing immediate, flexible, and meaningful resources to all aspects of undergraduate student life and learning.

In addition, you may also direct your philanthropy through The Penn Fund to some of our closest partners across campus, who join us in supporting critical financial aid to ensure opportunity and access for talented undergraduate students from all backgrounds.

The funds below represent high-priority areas that may be of interest when you are considering how to make an impact.

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The Fund for Penn First Plus

Penn First Plus provides a comprehensive, multifaceted program to ensure students who are first in their families to attend college and those who come from limited-income backgrounds can join the Penn community and thrive.

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The University Life Fund

The University Life Fund provides this important campus division with ample flexibility to address pressing needs, meet unexpected challenges, and pursue new initiatives that help current Quakers learn, grow, and reach their fullest potential.

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The Access and Retention Fund

The Access and Retention Fund enables emergency and opportunity funding meant to cover one-time, unexpected expenses such as technology needs, clothing, minor medical expenses, or emergency travel.

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The I-Care Program Gift Fund

The I-Care Program Gift Fund provides interactive gatekeeper training for students, faculty, and staff that builds a caring community with the skills and resources to intervene with student stress, distress, and crisis.

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Giving to The Penn Fund

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The Penn Fund Home

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