Annual Fund Dollars At Work

Every dollar raised through the Annual Fund directly benefits today's students, supporting virtually every aspect of the Connecticut College experience.

Examples of Annual Fund dollars at work:

FINANCIAL AID

• In 2010-11 we awarded more than $28 million in College-funded financial aid
• More than 44 percent of all students received financial aid in 2010-11

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

• Lab equipment for science departments
• Faculty seminars
• Classroom materials
• Opportunities for students to do research with faculty
• Faculty salaries

LIBRARY

• Books and periodicals
• Online services
• Lexis-Nexus research subscription
• Computer labs
• Copy machines

STUDENT LIFE

• Clubs and organizations
• Guest speakers and lectures
• Athletic equipment
• Field trips
• Student teaching

CAMPUS MAINTENANCE

• Residence hall furniture
• Grass seed
• Cans of paint
• Heating
• Lighting: inside and outside
• Road repair
• Sidewalk repair

UNRESTRICTED

• You allow us to put your gift to work according to the College's priorities