Your annual gifts continue to strengthen current and upcoming programs as well as improve the reputation of the university. When applying for grants or when being ranked in national polls, like US News and World Reports, we are judged on the number of alumni and friends that believe in us enough to give a gift. The more people we have who make a gift of any size, the higher we are ranked and the more likely it is for us to receive additional funding.
You have the ability to designate your gift to the area in which you want to support, which means your gift can go to support anything from a specific college or department, to scholarships, student travel, research, the library, student activities, athletics, the Alumni or Family Association… it all depends on where you choose for your gift to go.
Currently, state and federal funding make up about 40% of the annual Texas State budget. On top of that, tuition and fees add another 40%. Private support is critical for filling the remaining gap.
Yes, in most cases your gift is tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. We recommend you consult with your tax professional for more details on your specific case.
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