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Watching a child head to college for the first time is difficult, to say the least; but during this economic downturn, it can be even more difficult not only emotionally, but financially. In the face of a bleak economy, nearly one in three college students say financial pressures are a big source of daily stress for them, up from 27 percent last year. Seventeen percent of students have considered dropping out of school in the past three months, with financial pressures cited as the primary cause. Nearly one out of five students reports having a parent who lost their job or got laid off since the beginning of the school year. Among these students, the impact of the economy on their emotional health is intensified (The Jed Foundation, 2009). To help support our UCF students and families during this economic crisis, several SDES offices partnered together to form the Knights Helping Knights program. Knights Helping Knights is committed to help the UCF community by providing resources and services that will continue to support student success at UCF.
This site is to serve as a resource for the students and families of UCF. Links to campus services are on the site with additional links to community partners. Also, check our calendar of events often to see when and what specific programs, workshops and services are available to assist students in need.
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