Tele-Touch
For many years, the Tele-Touch program has been a successful channel for donors to contribute to Anderson University. Tele-Touch callers are AU students who contact alumni and friends, across the country requesting gifts for Anderson University.- What is the Annual Fund?
- Why are gifts to the Annual Fund / Unrestricted Student Aid so important?
- How much should I give?
- How may I fulfill my pledge?
- What are matching funds?
- Who benefits from the Annual Fund?
- How successful was the Anderson Challenge?
What is the Annual Fund?
Higher education is costly, and for schools such as Anderson University that don't receive state assistance, alleviating some of that burden on students and their families is an ongoing endeavor. Your gifts to the Annual Fund help do just that.
Our goal is to ensure that finances never deter students from selecting AU. Contributions to the Annual Fund provide students financial assistance - many times in the form of scholarships - that enables our students to pursue their life dreams at Anderson University.
Without a doubt, your gift can make the difference.
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Why are gifts to the Annual Fund / Unrestricted Student Aid so important?
The actual cost of educating one student at Anderson University is significant. A major portion of the cost is defrayed by contributions to the university. A full-time student registered for 12-17 hours will pay $788 per credit hour this year. Your gift helps underwrite this cost to make it more affordable for our students.
Students' basic expenses for the 2007-2008 academic year:
| Tuition | $20,970 |
| Room | $4,140 |
| Food Service | $2,630 |
| Total | $27,740 |
Contributions to the Annual Fund ensure that Anderson University will keep pace with student needs by providing funds for student financial aid, including academic scholarships.
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How much should I give?
Our giving clubs provide you the option of choosing the level that best fits your finances. Every gift to Anderson University is greatly appreciated.
| John A. Morrison Society | $10,000 + |
| Russell Olt Society | $5,000 - $10,000 |
| President's Club | $1,000 - $4,900 |
| Includes Business and Professional Club | |
| Fellows Club | $500 - $999 |
| Sponsors Club | $200 - $499 |
| Founders Club | $88 - $199 |
| The $88 beginning level represents $1 per year since AU's founding in 1917. |
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How may I fulfill my pledge?
Pledges may be paid in total or in installments using check, Visa, Discover or MasterCard. Donations are tax deductible.
What are matching funds?
Your personal donation may qualify for matching funds from your employer. More than 1,000 companies match employee gifts dollar for dollar. Some companies match two or three to one, making your contribution even more generous.
Who can contribute to the Matching Scholarship Program?
We will match dollar-for-dollar gift given by any organized church or qualifying alumni chapter that is enrolled in the Anderson University Matching Scholarship Program. Matching scholarships may be established for any full-time undergraduate student not enrolled through the Adult Education program. The university will match a maximum of $1,500 per student per year.
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Who benefits from the Annual Fund?
Words from a new graduate
The Church of God missionary who introduced me to AU described it as a "welcoming place." He was right. When I came here from Nairobi, Kenya, four years ago, I knew I'd get an excellent education. What I didn't anticipate was the eye-opening experience I'd have in student government.
As president of AUS, I've had the opportunity to discuss campus issues with President Edwards and his staff, I've seen how the university operates behind the scenes, and I've come to appreciate the hard work that everybody does on behalf of the students. There are six children in our family and my scholarship made it possible for me to attend AU. I'll always remember it as one of the best experiences of my life.
- Hosea Litiku, Class of 2000-
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How successful was the Anderson Challenge?
The campaign total was $83.5 million, far exceeding the $75 million goal. Gifts were made by 10,200 contributors, including 4,555 first-time contributors to the university. Of this amount, $29.8 million will support current and future endowments, $19.9 million will be applied to student aid, and $13.6 million will fund educational facilities and equipment. Sponsoring churches and congregations contributed $8.4 million.
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