BLOOM Fund

We always hope that each student will be able to attend Tufts without facing unexpected hardship. However, we know that in the span of their undergraduate years, some students may find the associated cost of an opportunity to be prohibitive. To that end, we have created a fund to assist students who may need this support.

The BLOOM Fund was designed for eligible undergraduate students to request funding for academic and co-curricular opportunities and certain unexpected costs.

• Students with emergency situations should contact the Dean of Students Office.
• To request a health reimbursement, please visit the Health Fund page.
• For information on food support, please visit Tufts' Food Resources page.

In general, $500 is the maximum total amount that a student may receive from the BLOOM Fund over their undergraduate years at Tufts. Funds are typically awarded on a reimbursement basis with receipts.

Eligibility and Deadlines

The BLOOM Fund is designed to support currently enrolled undergraduate students (with a family contribution of $10,000 and below) during the Fall and Spring semesters. To strengthen the eligibility of your request, please keep the following in mind.

• Expenses must be incurred while you are enrolled in on-campus classes during the current academic semester, defined as the period from the first day of classes to the last day of classes in the Fall or Spring.
  • Exception for laptop purchases only: Laptops may be purchased up to two weekends before the first day of classes in the Fall or Spring.
• Any receipts for reimbursement must be submitted for consideration before the last day of classes for the semester in which the expense occurred.
  • Important note for seniors graduating in the current semester: Reimbursement requests for laptop or tablet purchases made within the last two weeks of classes are not likely to be approved.
• A PaymentWorks account is required to receive funding.
  • If you have an account, please make sure that your preferred payment method is up to date.
  • Students who do not have an account will be invited to register.
• International students are also required to submit a current Foreign National Information Form.

Submitting a request does not guarantee financial support. All applications are subject to a thorough review process based on eligibility, the strength of supporting documentation, demonstrated need, and the availability of funds. Due to limited resources, not all requests will be approved.

Late submissions made after the last day of classes cannot be processed. We encourage all students to plan ahead and reach out with any questions well before the last day of classes.

Examples of Funding Requests

• Essential technology support including repairs, replacement, or new purchases of computers, laptops, or tablets (Mobile phones and headphones/earbuds are excluded)
• Fees or equipment for a course not covered by financial aid such as Music, Art, Photography, and EMT
• Athletic equipment for team sports
• Conference fees/expenses
  • Students presenting at a conference must first apply to the Undergraduate Research Fund. You may then apply to this fund if you have additional costs above the award provided by the Undergraduate Research Fund.
• Business professional attire and Winter clothing (maximum of $200.00 total for clothing)
• Graduate school expenses including application fees and essential study materials such as MCAT, LSAT, GRE prep materials

Examples of Items That Do Not Qualify

• Tuition
• Physical textbooks
• Mobile phones
• Headphones/Earbuds
• ID card replacement fees
• Expenses for another person
• Living expenses such as rent, utilities, and groceries
• Storage costs
• Local transportation between home and Tufts
• Parking costs and auto rentals
• Travel home for holidays/breaks
• Travel for family members
• Expenses related to Commencement and Senior Week such as caps and gowns and tickets to events

If you have reviewed the information on this page and would like to submit a request for consideration, please complete the BLOOM Fund Request Form.

Fall 2026 applications open: Tuesday, September 8 - Monday, December 14