The Cuesta Assistance for Student Emergencies (CASE) Fund provides immediate financial assistance to students facing an emergency or unexpected expenses, ensuring they aren’t forced to stop out of college due to circumstances beyond their control.
By donating, you can help ensure students stay on track and focused on reaching their educational and career goals.
Real Impact Stories
“For the past five weeks, I’ve been sleeping in my car. I’m finally in a position to search for housing, but the only available option requires a $1,200 deposit. I know I may not receive the full amount, but any support would make a difference.”
-Cuesta College student and recepient of the CASE Fund
“When I lost my job during the pandemic and had two young kids at home, I didn’t know how I could continue in school. Thanks to an emergency grant from the CASE Fund, I was able to stay enrolled and keep moving toward my dream of becoming a nurse.”
-Cuesta College nursing student and recepient of the CASE Fund
Community Support Creating Long-Term Impact
During our 50th anniversary celebration, the community raised over $109,000 to establish an endowment for the CASE Fund. This allows us to continuously provide emergency grants to the rising number of students facing these unforeseen financial challenges.
You can support the CASE Fund by helping grow the endowment or through immediate-use gifts — both make a lasting difference in the lives of Cuesta College students.