Stanford University

Opportunity Fund Application (Spring)

Dear Opportunity Fund-Eligible Student,

Thank you for submitting an application! As a genltle reminder, each application is reviewd holistically by the Opportunity Fund Team and the Financial Aid Office - it will take 1-2 weeks to be processed! Once a decision is made, our team will reach out to you directly via email.

We would like to share a few important updates regarding the Opportunity Fund:

  • The Spring 2026 Quarter Opportunity Fund cycle has officially ended. We are not reimbursing any student for past quarter expenses.

  • For continuing students, the Summer 2026 Application cycle will begin on July 1st and will run through August 31st.

  • ALL SUMMER requests must be submitted by August 31st - no reimbursments will be processed in the Fall quarter for summer expenses. 

Thank you for your attention, and please reach out if you have any questions to opportunityfund@stanford.edu.