Yearly Contribution Program
Supporting Oberlin's Annual Fund: Investing in Accessibility and Excellence
At Oberlin College, the Annual Fund plays a crucial role in ensuring the sustainability and accessibility of education for all students. This year, your donations to the Annual Fund can make a significant difference in the lives of deserving students and the overall campus community.
The Annual Fund is a vital source of income that helps Oberlin meet 100 percent of demonstrated financial need for all enrolled students. Nearly 90 cents of every unrestricted dollar donated to Oberlin goes towards scholarships and financial aid, making college more affordable and accessible for students from diverse economic backgrounds.
Your contributions to the Annual Fund support academic scholarships and financial aid awarded to students deemed most deserving by faculty. This enhances Oberlin’s ability to recruit and retain talented students, regardless of their financial background. The funds also provide resources for specialized programs, such as competitive scholarships for off-campus field study and research opportunities, which are essential for student development and academic success.
By donating to the Annual Fund, you are investing in the future of Oberlin. Your generosity enables the college to provide more competitive academic scholarships and financial support to deserving students, thereby increasing equitable access to education.
Oberlin prioritizes meeting the financial needs of all enrolled students. Donations to the Annual Fund directly support this mission, bolstering the general financial aid pool and reducing financial barriers for students from various economic backgrounds. This, in turn, enriches the campus community by promoting socioeconomic diversity and inclusion.
While recent legislative tax changes, such as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," create new tax incentives for giving to scholarship organizations nationally, these incentives may not directly apply to Oberlin College’s Annual Fund donations yet. However, the impact of your gifts on scholarships and financial aid, and consequently on accessibility and the educational experience, remains undeniable.
In conclusion, gifts to Oberlin’s Annual Fund have a meaningful, positive impact on scholarships, financial aid, and accessibility initiatives. By donating, you are helping to create a more inclusive and diverse campus community, investing in the future of Oberlin, and supporting the academic success and opportunities of deserving students.
Join thousands of Oberlin alumni who donate annually to support accessibility of an Oberlin education for students who can't afford it. Together, we can make a difference.
Investing in Oberlin's Annual Fund not only supports accessibility and excellence in education but also contributes to business by making higher education more affordable and accessible. This education-and-self-development opportunity, underpinned by generous funding, helps prepare students for their future professional lives in various business sectors.
By prioritizing financial aid and scholarships, the Annual Fund bolsters the diversity of the Oberlin student body, enhancing an environment suitable for the development of well-rounded and successful individuals in both the business world and beyond.
