Every day, USF students are being challenged to expand their world view and advocate for underserved communities. Here’s how they’re meeting the call to action:

Rowin Azaria Galvez, Sean Vartan, and Alexander Khong

Rowin, Sean, and Alexander ’24

Designed and built a low-cost solar distillation prism to collect and clean rainwater.

Rowin, Sean, & Alexander's Story

Ryan Lopez ’25

Helped develop a tutoring and mentorship program for Latinx children in Half Moon Bay.

Ryan's Story

Jada Curry ’22

Planned art and entertainment events for Black communities in San Francisco — and earned a nationally recognized fellowship for it.

Jada's Story

Isabel Tayag ’21

Spoke up during a SF MUNI board meeting to advocate for bus riders who’d be most affected by a fare increase.

Isabel's Story

Norman Feng ’23

Helped run a multi-lingual vaccination clinic to protect senior citizens during the pandemic.

Norman's Story

Mercy, left, and Merha Mehzun, with their mother in the center

Merhawit and Mesert Mehzun ’23

Created a YouTube channel to improve health outcomes for Black residents in Los Angeles.

Merhawit & Mesert's Story

Financial Aid & Cost

Most USF students don’t pay the full cost of attendance. We want to make your USF education financially feasible, and we’ll work with you to see what’s possible.

Understand Aid & Cost