Annual Fund and Scholarship Giving
Annual Fund
The TESU Annual Fund provides a critical source of unrestricted support and is used to address the most immediate needs of the University throughout the year. Annual Fund donors help to support scholarships, programmatic initiatives, technology and innovation across the University. This funding allows the University to respond quickly to opportunities that align with the University’s mission and has a significant and direct impact to the students we serve.
What the Annual Fund Supports
Scholarships
Scholarships play a vital role in making higher education a reality for many students by alleviating some of the financial pressure students face. Your gift in support of scholarships makes a powerful statement of encouragement and belief in our students’ futures.
Funding for scholarships is provided by generous support from individuals, corporations and the Thomas Edison State University Foundation. If you would like to support scholarships for current and future students, make your gift online or contact the Office of Development at development@tesu.edu for additional information.
Technological Advancement
The University has experienced growing demand for new online courses that have been developed using the best available instructional technology. Our proven expertise in adult education and instructional design allows us to effectively leverage resources and develop new courses. Funding for these initiatives helps expedite this development, bringing the best in education to our students sooner.
Programmatic Innovation
Thomas Edison State University is continually expanding its academic offerings to meet student demand and the needs of the workforce. Collaborating with corporations and foundations allows the University to create programs for career-driven students. Your donations play a critical role in supporting the development of courses that make these programs a reality.
Scholarship Support
Thomas Edison State University strives to maintain affordable tuition for our students — many of whom are juggling work, family and school simultaneously. As a nontraditional school, we are proud to be able to attract and retain the best talent from all backgrounds with a robust scholarship program.
Scholarships not only provide a meaningful source of financial support, but also encouragement for academic and personal growth of our students.
