at Goshen College

Friday, March 6, 2009

"Goshen College students are a solid investment!"

-Alumni and Friends

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Here at Goshen College tuition covers only 65% of the actual cost of educating each student. March 6, 2009 represents the approximate point in the fiscal year when revenue from tuition stops covering educational costs.

Who gives money to Goshen College besides students?

A lot of people!! Alumni, parents, faculty, staff and people with no other connection to Goshen College but a shared value in the education we provide (we like to call them “friends”). Even corporations and foundations see supporting Goshen College as a valuable investment.

What a great reason to celebrate!

The goal of Tuition Free Day is to raise awareness among Goshen College students that their tuition covers approximately 65% of what it actually costs to educate them for one year. Tuition Free Day symbolically marks the approximate point in the year when students' tuition stops paying for their education and the financial support from other means begins. Additionally, we want to celebrate the thousands of alumni and friends of the college who are making an investment in the lives of Goshen College students!

But first...here are the numbers!

$4,170,555 – Amount of money given to Goshen College from alumni & friends in 07-08.

Who gave in 07-08?

4,459 Alumni
   953   Friend households, Businesses, Organizations & Foundations
   661   Households that gave $1,000 or more
   141   Approximate number of privately funded scholarships awarded

On Friday, March 6, 2009, CELEBRATION ACTIVITIES will be held in the Dining Hall and Union from 11 am - 2 pm. Stop by either location for cookies & treats, and to write a thank you note to a donor. You will also have an opportunity to meet Alumni Board members in the Dining Hall. PLEASE JOIN US!