Moving Forward Fund

Building on an idea proposed by Shamire Juste, MSW ’19, the Silver Moving Forward Fund was created in Spring 2020 to provide small grants up to $300 to BS and MSW graduates who are struggling with many of the additional costs associated with graduation and accessing critical credentialing. 

Thanks to your generosity, in academic year 2020-21 NYU Silver was able to provide ALL of our applicants for the Moving Forward Fund with financial support tied to graduation regalia and social work licensure!

* NY Licensing Fee: $294, ASWB Exam Fee: $230

“As a proud recipient of the Moving Forward Fund, I’m so grateful for the financial support. By relieving me of the licensing fees, I’m able to strive towards earning a credential that is highly regarded in the social work field, thus opening the door to more opportunities in the future.”

Sergio Torres, MSW ’21
School Social Worker, Democracy Prep Public Schools

In academic year 2020-21, we saw an 85% increase in applications with a total requested amount of $32,577 in support. Because of your contribution, we were able to fully meet this need! Thank you for your commitment to helping our students move forward in their goal of becoming licensed, professional social workers!

Supporting the Fund is an investment in social work, and we ask recipients to “pay-it-forward” by contributing back into the Fund when they are able. Help us sustain the Fund for the future #NYUSilverGrads!

For more information, contact Laura Turner, Assistant Dean of Development, at laura.turner@nyu.edu or 212.992.3836.