Opportunity Fund
The Stanford FLI Student Success Center Opportunity Fund is designed to financially assist undergraduate students who are experiencing an unexpected financial challenge or seeking funds for an opportunity related to their academic and/or professional development. The FLI Student Success Center completes a thorough, holistic review of each application.
FAQs
How do I get reimbursed for summer or fall expenses? The Opportunity Fund deadline for reimbursement is 45 days after purchase. I’m going to miss the deadline given the fund isn’t accepting new applications.
The deadline will be extended. Please stay tuned for more information.
I need help: my laptop is broken OR my laptop was stolen OR I don’t have a laptop and need one.
The university has lots of resources available to you.
- First of all, the Lathrop Learning Hub can loan you a laptop.
- Second, if you’re a first-year student and received a Welcome Grant, please reach out to the Financial Aid Office to discuss your situation.
- Third, everyone can reach out to the Financial Aid Office for help with the technology you need for class. If you have outside scholarships, the Financial Aid Office can work with you on a possible grant for technical assistance. Loans are also available.
- If you’re offered a loan, you can submit an application to the Opportunity Fund once it's open to see if we can help cover these expenses.Please review this description of our requirements including documentation.
Is there anything I can do while I wait to prepare to apply for an Opportunity Fund grant?
Review the Opportunity Fund information posted below. You’ll find guidance on eligibility, the application process, and what we do and don’t fund.
Where can I go if I have more questions?
You’re welcome to drop by the First Generation and/or Low-Income Student Success Center in Old Union.
Who can help with a mental health crisis for me or a friend?
If this is an emergency (where someone may harm themselves or others) call 911.
Who can help with an urgent mental health situation for me or a friend?
Here’s where you can learn more about mental health resources at Stanford, including Counseling and Psychological Services.
Who can help with other urgent situations?
Reach out to the resident director on-call at 650-504-8022.

Please review all updated policies for 2023-24 before applying, including eligibility requirements.

Incoming Freshmen/Transfers
Frosh and new transfers, the only summer reimbursement requests that will be considered when the fund opens are computer purchases (only valid if purchased after May 31st, 2023).
Graduating Seniors
The last day to apply to the Opportunity Fund for funding is April 15, 2024. Please keep this date in mind and get any and all requests for eligible expenses in by that date. We are not accepting any applications after this date, regardless of the request, unless there is an emergency. If you will be participating in graduation/commencement but are not conferring your degree at the end of spring and will be continuing your undergraduate studies in following quarters, the deadline for support for graduation related expenses is still April 15, 2024.

Here's What to Expect
You've submitted a request to the Opportunity Fund, now what? Here you can learn about what to expect during the process.

What We Don't Fund
Though the Stanford FLI Student Success Center Opportunity Fund is designed to financially assist undergraduate students, there are some limitations to what we can fund. Here you can find information about what this entails.

Due to the high volume of requests that we receive through the Opportunity Fund, it can take up to two weeks to receive a response. Please be sure to include all supporting materials with your application to prevent a delay in processing.

Fraternity or Sorority Life Dues
Students applying for support with Fraternity or Sorority Life dues need to complete the FSL Opportunity Fund Application by Monday, October 3, 2022 for Autumn Quarter dues. Dues are not covered through the traditional Opportunity Fund application process. Please reach out to Christopher Carter with any questions.
