Emergency Financial Assistance Programs

The Oliver Chapman Fund was established to honor the memory of Oliver Chapman (E '92), an undergraduate student from Panama who passed away in May of 1992. Oliver had many friends within the international community and was always ready to help others. While at Tufts, Oliver was involved with the International Orientation Program and served as an International Student Host Advisor. Oliver’s family and friends contributed to the establishment of this fund and over the years, many students have benefited from its existence.  

1. Access the online Oliver Chapman Fund Application by accessing the Request Center on the International Center Portal and provide as many details about your situation and need as possible. Open the link using one of the following browsers: Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Chrome.
2. Your application will be reviewed within five business days. Upon review, you will be emailed a decision at your Tufts email address. The email will include information on the following steps.
3. If your application is approved, you will be notified to pick up the check at the International Center. Checks are usually available for pick-up within 2 weeks.

Please note that applications for the Chapman Fund are decided on a case-by-case basis by a review committee. Your application may be denied if there are non-qualifying circumstances or if your application does not provide proof of expenses or other required information. Please be aware that due to the fund's limitations, first-time applicants are given priority consideration.

The Laila Moshiri Yazdi Memorial Fund honors Iranian-born Tufts student, Laila Moshiri Yazdi, who was due to graduate with a BA in History in May, 1982. Laila was fatally struck by an automobile on April 24, 1982. Laila’s father, Mohammad Moshiri Yazdi, contributed her tuition to establish the fund in her honor in February, 1983.

The Laila Fund assists international students studying at Tufts who find themselves in need of short-term emergency loans. Loan amounts are determined on a case-by-case basis. Requests must be made directly to the International Center following the instructions below. Applicants are limited to one use of the fund and the loan must be repaid before the due date provided on the promissory note (formal contract). 

1. Complete the online Laila Moshiri Yazdi Fund Application by accessing the Request Center on the International Center Portal and provide as many details about your situation and need as possible. Open the link using one of the following browsers: Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Chrome.
2. Your application will be reviewed within 1-2 business days. Upon review, you will be emailed a decision at your Tufts email address, along with information on the following steps.
3. If your application is approved, you will be notified to pick up the check at Student Services. Checks are usually available for pick-up within 3 business days.

Please note that applications for the Laila Fund are decided on a case-by-case basis. The International Center may deny the request based on non-qualifying circumstances or failure to provide proof of expenses or other required information. All Laila loans must be repaid within a 90-day period.