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Opening Doors for Women Since 1858

The mission of the LCU Fund is to clear the path for women in need to complete college by helping them pay their rent.

Over the last 20 years, the LCU Fund for
Women's Education has awarded

+ $16 million in
housing grants

Assisted over 3,500 scholars

Partnered with over 35
educational institutions

The work of the LCU Fund for Women’s Education addresses the role of housing as a gateway to opportunity for women by clearing the path for in need scholars to complete college by helping them pay their rent.

 

Housing insecurity can derail college completion and yet most scholarships don’t cover housing. Our research shows that our students spend almost half of their monthly income on housing.

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