The Fund for St. John's
Annual Support for the College, 2009-2010

This year presents extraordinary challenges for St. John's College, as it does for many other institutions, businesses, and individuals. Because annual giving provides $3.1 million dollars for financial aid and other essential activities, its success is critical.

The demand for financial aid is increasing. Please help St. John's provide need-based financial aid so that students whose families have been most affected during this time of economic slowdown can continue their education.

FACTS

• More than 60% of students receive some form of need-based scholarship aid, with the average grant at $20,000.
• No student pays the full cost for their education; tuition covers only 70%, which means every student receives a subsidy of at least 30%.
• The college has tightened its belt in many ways this year: salary freezes for faculty and staff, hiring slowdowns, energy conservation, and cutting all office budgets by 10 to 15%.
• Budget considerations have not affected the classroom: class size and student to faculty ratio remain small; student services like athletics, counseling, and career services remain fully funded.
• A solid participation rate among alumni helps the college gain additional funds from foundations. Every gift counts.

A breakdown for every dollar contributed to The Fund for St. John's

• Financial Aid - 26 cents
• Faculty Salaries and Instructional Support - 38 cents
• Student Support (athletics, counseling, career services, resident assistants, etc.) - 10.5 cents
• Operational Expenses (business and other offices, IT, staff salaries) - 21.5 cents
• Other - 4 cents

The fiscal year runs from July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. The goal is $3,133,520.

Please support St. John's College this year. Join the volunteers from Philanthropia, the Alumni Development Council, and send in a gift to The Fund for St. John's.

Questions? Contact the Annual Giving office: In Annapolis, Alexandra Fotos, 410-295-5551, alexandra.fotos@sjca.edu. In Santa Fe, Chris Aamot, 505-984-6114, caamot@sjcsf.edu.