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Student Relief Fund

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OU Student Relief Fund

OU Student Relief Fund (SRF), previously known as Sooners Helping Sooners, provides assistance to students who face natural disasters, theft of personal property, death in the family, and a variety of other circumstances. OU Student Relief Fund promotes the principle of sacrificial giving and spreading compassion inwardly on OU's campus.

Eligibility & Application Process

Eligibility Requirements
  • Applications are accepted and awarded year-round. Please note that limited funding is available. 
  • Applications must document an immediate financial hardship resulting from unforseen financial need.
  • This does NOT include expected costs, such as tuition, fees, and monthly living expenses.
  • Applicants must be currently enrolled OU Norman Campus students.
  • Applicants must complete the application in full and submit supporting documentation, as requested.
  • Applicants have not previously received a grant from the OU Student Relief Fund within the current calendar year. 
Possible Expenses Covered
  • Replacement of essential personal belongings or temporary housing needs, due to fire, theft, or natural disaster.
  • Unexpected loss of primary income due to death of immediate family.
Expenses NOT Covered
  • Tuition and student fees.
  • Study abroad costs.
  • Internships or conferences.
  • Legal counsel or fees.
Application Process & Timeline

Students who need emergency financial assistance may submit an application and appropriate supporting documentation. The average grant dispersed does not typically exceed $500 (each application is reviewed on a case-by-case basis). Applicants may be contacted by a staff member to further discuss their application.

Applications are reviewed by a committee of staff. The review process typically takes two weeks from the date that the application is received, to the processing of the grant check, if applicable. Students will be notified of funding approval via their OU email. Applying does not guarantee funding will be approved.

If you have further questions about your application, process, or eligibility, please contact Student Affairs, studentaffairs@ou.edu or (405) 325-3161.

Submit an Application

Additional Resources

There are many additional resources at the University of Oklahoma aimed at supporting students during times of need, in addition to the OU Student Relief Fund. 

Academic
Counseling & Crisis Services

On-Campus:
University Counseling Center (UCC)
(405) 325-2911 / Goddard Health Center 2nd Floor / Walk-Ins 8 a.m.-5 p.m. M-F

Off-Campus:
National 24/7 Hopeline Network
1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)
1-800-442-HOPE (4673)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
National Suicide & Crisis Hotline
988 (call or text)

Crisis Questions?

Employment
Financial

Student Financial Center
Email: sfc@ou.edu
Phone: (405) 325-9000

OU MoneyCoach
Email: moneycoach@ou.edu
Phone: (405) 325-4692

Food and Toiletries

OU Food Pantry (on-campus)

Off Campus Resources (United Way Norman)

Health and Wellness
Technology

Give to OU Student Relief Fund

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OU Student Relief Fund, previously known as Sooners Helping Sooners, uses donations like yours to help our OU students in financial need. 100% of all donations go directly to the emergency allocation account that provides funding for our grant. Unforeseen setbacks often happen to members of the OU family, and our goal is to be there to help! Generous donations like yours help make success at OU possible for all students.

Student Affairs
Oklahoma Memorial Union
900 Asp Avenue, Suite 265
Norman, Oklahoma 73019
Updated 11/14/2025 by Student Affairs: studentaffairs@ou.edu