Student Success Programs

In 2024, tuition, fees and state support covered less than two-thirds of the actual cost of college.

This means most Panthers rely on programs fueled by donor generosity to stay enrolled and moving forward. Each semester, 80% of all GSU students report some level of unmet financial need. Donors help close financial gaps by supporting Student Success efforts.

It's hard to dream big and achieve when you're hungry, struggling or financially insecure. Give Panthers a hand by supporting one of these programs and you'll give help them seize opportunities that build bright futures.

GIVE RELIEF. SUPPORT STUDENT SUCCESS PROGRAMS.

FUNDING PRIORITIES:

STUDENT SUCCESS FUND

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUND

PANTHER RETENTION GRANTS

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Emergency Assistance Fund Challenge

A generous donor will match all donations to the Emergency Assistance Fund $1 for $1, up to $5,000. Emergency Assistance Funds are strategically designed to cover essential expenses such as food, housing, and technology, ensuring students can continue their studies without undue financial stress.

Match

Scholarship Support Challenge

The GSU Foundation Board will match $1 for $1 up to $25,000 for gifts to University-Wide Scholarships.

$1,000

Panther's Pantry Challenge

When 25 donors make a gift to support Panther's Pantry, a leadership gift will be unlocked. Our pantry locations distribute food, hygiene and additional supplies to the Georgia State community to alleviate stress associated with short-term food insecurity in order to effectively reduce hunger and support educational success.

25 Donor Goal

$25,000

Faculty and Staff Challenge

The GSU Foundation Board will give $25,000 to the Georgia State University Fund if 1,000 GSU employees make a gift to any fund.

1,000 Donor Goal

$30,000

Presidents Society Match

The GSU Foundation Board will match $1 for $1 up to $30,000 for the first 30 donors who give $1,000+, qualifying them for Presidents Society.

30 Donor Goal

Leaderboard

University-Wide Leaderboard: Highest Amount of Dollars Received

College, school, unit or program with the highest amount of dollars raised will be shown on the leaderboard for bragging rights only.

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Leaderboard

Fund Leaderboard: Highest Amount of Dollars Received

Top funds with the highest amount of dollars raised will be shown on the leaderboard for bragging rights only.

Fund Designation (297)

Leaderboard

University-Wide Support Top Gifts

The number of gifts made to each university-wide fund and Student Success fund.

Fund Designation (40)

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Collegiate Recovery Community Challenge

A generous alum will match $2 for every $1 to the Collegiate Recovery Community (CRC) fund. Your gift will directly impact a student’s success by providing educational resources regarding substance abuse, programming funds, recovery meetings support, and scholarships to students participating in the CRC.

$9,000

Panther Retention Grant Challenge

When 50 gifts have been made to Panther Retention Grants, microgrants that help students achieve degree completion, a $9,000 challenge gift will be unlocked.

50 Gift Goal

$25,000

Students Helping Students Challenge

If 150 current students make a gift to any fund, the GSU Foundation Board will make a $25,000 gift in support of the Emergency Assistance Fund.

150 Donor Goal

$25,000

Young Alumni Challenge

If 250 young alumni give to any initiative, the GSU Foundation Board will contribute $25,000 to the Student Success Fund.

250 Donor Goal

Leaderboard

University-Wide Leaderboard: Greatest Number of Gifts Received

College, school, unit or program with the greatest number of gifts will be shown on the leaderboard for bragging rights only.