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Sponsor a Student, Secure a Future

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SAINT ROSESTUDENTS FIRST

SPONSOR A STUDENT, SECURE A FUTURE

MY ULTIMATE GOAL...IS FOR OUR STUDENTS TO DEVELOP THEIR INTELLECTUAL SKILLS AND PREPARE TO

BECOME INFORMED, PROACTIVE AND SUCCESSFUL LEADERS IN THEIR CAREERS, FAMILIES,

COMMUNITIES, AND AS GLOBAL CITIZENS. IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH THIS, WE MUST

ENSURE THAT A SAINT ROSE EDUCATION CONTINUES TO BE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL STUDENTS.

SAINT ROSE STUDENTS FIRSTAs part of the inaugural year of my Presidency, I am announcing ascholarship initiative—Saint Rose Students First—designed to help secure the future of the next generation of Saint Rose students.

I have the moral obligation to put students first by offering rigorous academic experiences; providing opportunities for developing their intellectual, creative and spiritual development; and for providing a supportive and safe living-learning environment.

David Szczerbacki, Ph.D.President, The College of Saint Rose

One of the most important issues affecting the future success of our young people is access tohigher education. We know that federal and state governments, the media and, most importantly,families are concerned with the cost of college and rising student debt. Public anxiety over thecost of college is higher than ever. Our ability to realize our mission as a tuition-driven institutionis and will be predicated by our ability to address the issue of affordability head on.

—President Szczerbacki

WILL I MEET MY SCHOLARSHIP STUDENT?Yes, the College will provide opportunities for you to meet your student and developa meaningful relationship over time. All Students First scholarship recipients areencouraged to send a letter of thanks to their sponsors.

WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO MAKE MY STUDENTS FIRST GIFT?There are a number of ways to make a gift to Students First. An outright gift may bemade via check or credit card. Gifts may also be made using stock or securitieswhich carry additional tax benefit for donors. A pledge made payable over fouryears is also an affordable way to support this important program. You may alsoconsider supporting student scholarships by making a provision for Saint Rosein your will.

WHEN WOULD I NEED TO FULFILL A PLEDGE?The College of Saint Rose recognizes gifts according to fiscal year, which runsJuly 1 through June 30. Students First donors can pledge $5,000 per year for fouryears with each payment due by June 30.

WHAT IF MY EMPLOYER WILL MATCH MY GIFT?You may be able to double or even triple your gift to Students First. Matching giftsare dollars matched by employers in response to charitable contributions made byemployees. Retirees, as well as spouses of employees, often are also eligible forcorporate matching gifts. You will be recognized by Saint Rose for the full amountof your personal gift plus any resulting corporate match.

Every student deserves the opportunity to pursue his or her educational goals, but every year, thousands of highly qualified students can’t afford to attend collegeand fulfill their dreams. We hope you will help with the new initiative and invest intheir future.

HELP A SAINT ROSE STUDENT TODAY.Becoming involved with Students First is easy! Simply contact the College’s Officeof Annual Giving for more information. You will soon embark on a wonderful andimportant relationship with a deserving Saint Rose student.

To sponsor a Saint Rose student today, please contact Jason Manning, Director of Annual Giving at 518-458-5303 or email manningj@strose.edu

To find out more about Students First

www.strose.edu/studentsfirst

ENSURING ACCESSIBILITY AND AFFORDABILITYThe College of Saint Rose has always put students first, providing them with out-standing academic programs and learning environments which enable them to besuccessful. Institutional financial aid is provided to 98% of Saint Rose students,making Saint Rose an affordable choice for both students and their families.

Each year there is an increasing number of first year and transfer students ac-cepted to the College who indicate that Saint Rose is their first choice school,yet share that cost and/or finances was the major hurdle for not enrolling. SaintRose must and will continue to invest in students, ensuring that Saint Rose remains affordable and accessible to all.

By sponsoring a student through Saint Rose Students First, you will support theCollege in making the dream of a Saint Rose education a reality for many promisingyoung people.

FACT: Family wealth has decreased somuch over the past decade that the resources needed to borrow nolonger exist in many cases, such as the ability to borrow againstone’s home.

FACT: 38% of the Saint Rose undergradu-ate applicant pool is Pell Grant eligi-ble, which equates to students withfamily adjusted gross income below$45,000.

FACT: 98% of Saint Rose students re-ceived institutional financial aid.

FACT: Saint Rose awards more than $27 million in scholarships, grants and financial aid annually.

FACT: Nearly one third of the College’s operating budget supports institu-tionally funded student aid.

FACT: Of the top 10 institutions to whichthe College loses applicants, 8 arepublic institutions where the cost differential is the primary factor.

To meet this compelling need, Saint Rose has initiated a new way for you tosponsor a student called Saint Rose Students First. This leadership givingprogram will provide Saint Rose students with a scholarship named by you as well as a unique opportunity for you to form a life-changing bond with the student you have sponsored.

Students First is The Saint Rose Fund’s signature donor leadership programand your gift invests directly and immediately in individual Saint Rose students.

To meet this urgent need, we are asking for your support of a Saint Rosestudent for $5,000 per year for four years to provide a four-year $20,000scholarship to an eligible student.

HOW DO I PARTICIPATE IN STUDENTS FIRST?Saint Rose Students First is the Saint Rose Fund’s signature donor leadershipprogram. Your support is an investment in an individual Saint Rose student. Yourgift would sponsor a student at $5,000 per year for their four years at Saint Rose.

MAY I HAVE INPUT INTO THE SELECTION OF A RECIPIENT?Yes, you may identify preference for a student with a specific major, career goal orwho exemplifies values you care about. You may also establish a scholarship inhonor of a family member, friend, professor or an organization. You may also waivepreference, and enable the College to select a student who most needs support.

Saint Rose must and will continue to invest in our students, ensuring that promisingstudents are able to reach their full potential and become the leaders and professionals we need to grow this economy, teach our children, conductgroundbreaking research and fight for the impoverished. But, we cannot do it alone. The ability to fund scholarships and help meet the financial need of our students is the most pressing issue faced by the College today.

I am so thankful for the generous financial aid package I re-ceived as an incoming freshman and throughout my years atSaint Rose. With the help of the Monsignor Delaney AlumniFamily Scholarship and the Saint Rose Trustees’ Scholarship,I was able to attend The College of Saint Rose. Without thisfinancial aid, I would not have been able to enroll in the dis-tinguished education programs that Saint Rose has to offer.

Colleen Cavanaugh ’13Hometown: Latham, NYMajor: Earth Science/ Adolescent EducationCurrent: Pursing Master’s in Adolescence Special Education at Saint Rose, Graduate Assistant, Office of Community Service, degree anticipated 2014

I come from a low-income family, but one that highly values education and believes in working toward goals. Even thoughmoney was always a concern, I had to remain confident andhopeful that my diligence and hard work would help mequalify for great financial assistance.

Simply put, I would not be here if it wasn't for the generosityof The College of Saint Rose financial aid package and thesupport it gives to students like me who are hardworking butsimply may not possess the means to afford college.

JeRMaIne BRooKShIRe ’13Hometown: Waterbury, CT Major: Philosophy Minor: Political Science Plans: Law School or the FBI

Throughout my college experience, I was able to focus onlearning and building relationships with fellow students andmentors in the community. I was so fortunate to be able topursue my interests and discover my passions without thefear of figuring out how I would handle a significant amount ofdebt. My financial aid package gave me the opportunity totake a full four years of undergraduate education to exploremy interests.

MIKaYla ConSalvo ’12Hometown: Fort Edward, NY Major: English with minors in Philosophy, Writing and Political ScienceCurrent: 1st year NYU Law School on full scholarship

Throughout my college experience, I was able to focus onlearning and building relationships with fellow students andmentors in the community. I was so fortunate to be able topursue my interests and discover my passions without thefear of figuring out how I would handle a significant amount ofdebt. My financial aid package gave me the opportunity totake a full four years of undergraduate education to exploremy interests.

MIKaYla ConSalvo ’12Hometown: Fort Edward, NY Major: English with minors in Philosophy, Writing and Political ScienceCurrent: 1st year NYU Law School on full scholarship

I come from a low-income family, but one that highly values education and believes in working toward goals. Even thoughmoney was always a concern, I had to remain confident andhopeful that my diligence and hard work would help mequalify for great financial assistance.

Simply put, I would not be here if it wasn't for the generosityof The College of Saint Rose financial aid package and thesupport it gives to students like me who are hardworking butsimply may not possess the means to afford college.

JeRMaIne BRooKShIRe ’13Hometown: Waterbury, CT Major: Philosophy Minor: Political Science Plans: Law School or the FBI

I am so thankful for the generous financial aid package I re-ceived as an incoming freshman and throughout my years atSaint Rose. With the help of the Monsignor Delaney AlumniFamily Scholarship and the Saint Rose Trustees’ Scholarship,I was able to attend The College of Saint Rose. Without thisfinancial aid, I would not have been able to enroll in the dis-tinguished education programs that Saint Rose has to offer.

Colleen Cavanaugh ’13Hometown: Latham, NYMajor: Earth Science/ Adolescent EducationCurrent: Pursing Master’s in Adolescence Special Education at Saint Rose, Graduate Assistant, Office of Community Service, degree anticipated 2014

ENSURING ACCESSIBILITY AND AFFORDABILITYThe College of Saint Rose has always put students first, providing them with out-standing academic programs and learning environments which enable them to besuccessful. Institutional financial aid is provided to 98% of Saint Rose students,making Saint Rose an affordable choice for both students and their families.

Each year there is an increasing number of first year and transfer students ac-cepted to the College who indicate that Saint Rose is their first choice school,yet share that cost and/or finances was the major hurdle for not enrolling. SaintRose must and will continue to invest in students, ensuring that Saint Rose remains affordable and accessible to all.

By sponsoring a student through Saint Rose Students First, you will support theCollege in making the dream of a Saint Rose education a reality for many promisingyoung people.

FACT: Family wealth has decreased somuch over the past decade that the resources needed to borrow nolonger exist in many cases, such as the ability to borrow againstone’s home.

FACT: 38% of the Saint Rose undergradu-ate applicant pool is Pell Grant eligi-ble, which equates to students withfamily adjusted gross income below$45,000.

FACT: 98% of Saint Rose students re-ceived institutional financial aid.

FACT: Saint Rose awards more than $27 million in scholarships, grants and financial aid annually.

FACT: Nearly one third of the College’s operating budget supports institu-tionally funded student aid.

FACT: Of the top 10 institutions to whichthe College loses applicants, 8 arepublic institutions where the cost differential is the primary factor.

To meet this compelling need, Saint Rose has initiated a new way for you tosponsor a student called Saint Rose Students First. This leadership givingprogram will provide Saint Rose students with a scholarship named by you as well as a unique opportunity for you to form a life-changing bond with the student you have sponsored.

Students First is The Saint Rose Fund’s signature donor leadership programand your gift invests directly and immediately in individual Saint Rose students.

To meet this urgent need, we are asking for your support of a Saint Rosestudent for $5,000 per year for four years to provide a four-year $20,000scholarship to an eligible student.

HOW DO I PARTICIPATE IN STUDENTS FIRST?Saint Rose Students First is the Saint Rose Fund’s signature donor leadershipprogram. Your support is an investment in an individual Saint Rose student. Yourgift would sponsor a student at $5,000 per year for their four years at Saint Rose.

MAY I HAVE INPUT INTO THE SELECTION OF A RECIPIENT?Yes, you may identify preference for a student with a specific major, career goal orwho exemplifies values you care about. You may also establish a scholarship inhonor of a family member, friend, professor or an organization. You may also waivepreference, and enable the College to select a student who most needs support.

Saint Rose must and will continue to invest in our students, ensuring that promisingstudents are able to reach their full potential and become the leaders and professionals we need to grow this economy, teach our children, conductgroundbreaking research and fight for the impoverished. But, we cannot do it alone. The ability to fund scholarships and help meet the financial need of our students is the most pressing issue faced by the College today.

One of the most important issues affecting the future success of our young people is access tohigher education. We know that federal and state governments, the media and, most importantly,families are concerned with the cost of college and rising student debt. Public anxiety over thecost of college is higher than ever. Our ability to realize our mission as a tuition-driven institutionis and will be predicated by our ability to address the issue of affordability head on.

—President Szczerbacki

WILL I MEET MY SCHOLARSHIP STUDENT?Yes, the College will provide opportunities for you to meet your student and developa meaningful relationship over time. All Students First scholarship recipients areencouraged to send a letter of thanks to their sponsors.

WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO MAKE MY STUDENTS FIRST GIFT?There are a number of ways to make a gift to Students First. An outright gift may bemade via check or credit card. Gifts may also be made using stock or securitieswhich carry additional tax benefit for donors. A pledge made payable over fouryears is also an affordable way to support this important program. You may alsoconsider supporting student scholarships by making a provision for Saint Rosein your will.

WHEN WOULD I NEED TO FULFILL A PLEDGE?The College of Saint Rose recognizes gifts according to fiscal year, which runsJuly 1 through June 30. Students First donors can pledge $5,000 per year for fouryears with each payment due by June 30.

WHAT IF MY EMPLOYER WILL MATCH MY GIFT?You may be able to double or even triple your gift to Students First. Matching giftsare dollars matched by employers in response to charitable contributions made byemployees. Retirees, as well as spouses of employees, often are also eligible forcorporate matching gifts. You will be recognized by Saint Rose for the full amountof your personal gift plus any resulting corporate match.

Every student deserves the opportunity to pursue his or her educational goals, but every year, thousands of highly qualified students can’t afford to attend collegeand fulfill their dreams. We hope you will help with the new initiative and invest intheir future.

HELP A SAINT ROSE STUDENT TODAY.Becoming involved with Students First is easy! Simply contact the College’s Officeof Annual Giving for more information. You will soon embark on a wonderful andimportant relationship with a deserving Saint Rose student.

To sponsor a Saint Rose student today, please contact Jason Manning, Director of Annual Giving at 518-458-5303 or email manningj@strose.edu

To find out more about Students First

www.strose.edu/studentsfirst

MY ULTIMATE GOAL...IS FOR OUR STUDENTS TO DEVELOP THEIR INTELLECTUAL SKILLS AND PREPARE TO

BECOME INFORMED, PROACTIVE AND SUCCESSFUL LEADERS IN THEIR CAREERS, FAMILIES,

COMMUNITIES, AND AS GLOBAL CITIZENS. IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH THIS, WE MUST

ENSURE THAT A SAINT ROSE EDUCATION CONTINUES TO BE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL STUDENTS.

SAINT ROSE STUDENTS FIRSTAs part of the inaugural year of my Presidency, I am announcing ascholarship initiative—Saint Rose Students First—designed to help secure the future of the next generation of Saint Rose students.

I have the moral obligation to put students first by offering rigorous academic experiences; providing opportunities for developing their intellectual, creative and spiritual development; and for providing a supportive and safe living-learning environment.

David Szczerbacki, Ph.D.President, The College of Saint Rose

SAINT ROSESTUDENTS FIRST

SPONSOR A STUDENT, SECURE A FUTURE

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SAINT ROSE STUDENTS FIRST

Sponsor a Student, Secure a Future

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