Studentenwerk Dresden launches appeal for donations for students in need

There is a special fund for this, which is fed from the student semester fees. This fund is normally sufficient for a whole year. Grants are awarded following a case-by-case assessment and advice from social advisors on ways to stabilize the student's personal situation in the long term.

However, the coronavirus pandemic has led to many more students than usual finding themselves in financial difficulties, as they have either lost their part-time job as a source of income or are unable to work for an indefinite period of time. Single parents, students with child(ren) and international students are particularly affected.

Although the Studentenwerk is also helping the students of eight universities in its area of responsibility in other ways - e.g. by deferring dormitory rents or extending student loans - the emergency fund of €54 thousand has already been completely exhausted by the corona crisis.

That is why we are asking you, dear university staff, for help! Of course, companies and private individuals are also welcome to donate.

Studentenwerk Dresden is a non-profit organization under public law in the area of social welfare. Your donations are tax-deductible in accordance with the statutory regulations. In accordance with the legal facilitations in the context of the Corona pandemic, your transfer receipt or bank statement is sufficient as proof of donation, regardless of the amount of the donation, as proof of donation to the tax authorities.should money from the emergency fund not be used in the Corona crisis, the money will continue to be given to students in financial emergency situations.we thank all donors of our university for their support!