HACU Helping Displaced Katrina Students and Faculty

San Antonio, TX – In an effort to help students and faculty displaced by Hurricane Katrina, the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) conducted an e-survey to ascertain which of its member institutions may be able to receive students or faculty, or both, from those unable to operate for the foreseeable future in the Gulf Coast region.

HACU’s membership quickly responded to offer space for more than 3,300 undergraduate students, 400 masters level students, 76 PhD students, and 45 visiting faculty.  These member institutions are all willing to offer some form of tuition exemption or resident tuition, as well as scholarships and other types of financial support.  HACU has sent this information to schools affected by the hurricane in an effort to help place as many students and faculty as possible.

HACU’s website can be accessed to learn what type of assistance each member institution is able to offer.  This website will also be updated as more member institutions response to the e-survey.  Please click here for more information.

“The aftermath of this incredibly devastating storm is an enormous challenge for all Americans and for the world. HACU is seeking to collaborate with other sister associations and national organizations to offer support and facilitate coordination between its member colleges and universities and those most affected by Katrina,” HACU President Antonio Flores said.

“I want to thank all our member institutions for answering the survey, including the positive response of some of our international members.  Their efforts will enable HACU to help place many students and faculty so they can continue their academic careers.  This hurricane has affected so many lives and working together to coordinate the efforts of our member institutions to help the victims will help make a difference,” added Flores.

For more information about HACU’s hurricane efforts, please contact Alex Ramirez, Executive Director of Information Technology Initiatives, at 210-576-3227 or aramirez@hacu.net.

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