Did You Know That......?
- 98% of Puget Sound students receive some form of financial aid.
- 56% of students qualify for need-based aid.
- Over 3,800 alumni made a gift to the university last year.
- The highest participation in the Senior Class Gift Campaign came from a record held by 2015 with just under 60% of the class participating
How can I give to the Senior Class Gift?
The Senior Class Gift asks all seniors to make a four-year pledge that will support their classmates on campus, today. Giving $22 this year, in honor of themselves, and then pledging to give $23, $24, and $25 the following three years in honor of students in the graduating classes of 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Where does my money go?
100% of your gift goes to student financial aid and is awarded as the "Puget Sound Fund Scholarship". Scholarships are made up entirely of gifts from students, alumni, parents, and friends of the university. The Puget Sound Fund Scholarship is awarded to students of all backgrounds who demonstrate financial need and are in good academic standing. This year, the Puget Sound Fund Scholarship was awarded to 29 students, like you. To learn more about the impact of the scholarship, you can hear from scholarship recipients themselves.
Why Should I Make a Senior Class Gift?
- Your gifts this year and future years go toward crucial financial aid.
- You'll set an example for future classes to follow--and compete with!
- Gifts from alumni help increase Puget Sound's national ranking.
- You are benefiting from prior Senior Class Gifts right now.
How Can I Make A Gift?
- Make an online gift to our secure server.
- Credit Card To make a gift with your VISA, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover Card, use our secure server or simply call and provide us with the information by phone. Please mention that you want to make a three-year pledge. Contact the Annual Giving staff at 253.879.2923.
- Check or Cash Bring your check or cash to the Annual Giving Office in Jones 304.