*"It's not how much we give, but how much love we put into giving." - Mother Teresa*
At St. Mary's, our commitment to preparing Christian leaders for our community through academic excellence in a Christ-centered environment is as strong as ever. We know that not everyone can afford a Catholic education, but we believe every student should have the opportunity. Many of our students are in critical need above and beyond what is received through St. Mary's Tuition Assistance Program - this is where the Adopt-A-Student fund comes in.
What is Adopt-A-Student?
Our Adopt-A-Student Program makes a Catholic education possible for those who may not normally be able to afford one. Your gift will give these students a chance at greater success in life and no gift is too small. There are no net banking fees and 100% of your donation will go towards the adopted student's tuition.
Our communities can be transformed by the Catholic and moral values instilled at St. Mary's school. As an alum, parent, grandparent, or even just someone who cares about Catholic education, you can make a difference!
Giving Options
Although the Adopt-A-Student Program can be implemented at any level, we've established three options you may wish to consider:
Full Sponsorship
As a Full Sponsor, you agree to pay a student's full tuition for the academic year. This donation may be paid all at once or spread out over multiple payments.
Semester Sponsorship
As a Semester Sponsor, you agree to pay half of a student's tuition (enough for one semester) for the academic year. This donation may be paid all at once or spread out over multiple payments.
Partial Sponsorship
As a Partial Sponsor, you agree to pay whatever amount you decide to designate towards a student's tuition. An example of this plan would be a one-time payment of $600 or $50 spread out over 12 months.
There are many ways for you to give to St. Mary's Adopt-A-Student Program including direct donation, IRA charitable distributions, stock transfers, matching gifts with your employer, planned gifts, St. Mary's Endowment fund, and In Memoriam or Honor gifts.
If you would like to make an online donation to Adopt-A-Student, please click here.
After banking fees, all of your donation will go towards the adopted student's tuition for the year. If you have any questions about this program or would like to submit a donation, you may contact our Financial Office at 402-291-1350 or our principal, Dr. Trish Wallinger, directly. We will get back to you, help you through our donation process, and ensure that your donation is properly documented for accounting and tax purposes.
