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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Parent Gift Fund? The Parent Gift Fund supports student/parent related projects, such as scholarships and Mizzou Families programs such as Family Weekend.
- What is the University of Missouri Parents Leadership Council Endowed Fund? The University of Missouri Parents Leadership Council Endowed Fund is used to provide support for Mizzou student activities and programs, as well as provide operational expensed of the Mizzou Families Advisory Council.
- What is the Student Learning & Leadership Fund? Gifts to the Student Learning & Leadership Fund allow us to build on existing programs and meet needs as they arise.
- What is the Student Experience Fund? Gifts to the Mizzou Student Experience Fund support students with unexpected changes to class structure, living situations, regular income, technology requirements, and more. Funds can be accessed for emergency/temporary housing assistance, medications or costs related to emergency medical care or emergency transportation costs related to a family death or illness, among others.
- What is a pledge payment? Pledges are gifts that are paid over a period of time. Pledges may provide donors a flexible alternative to large, immediate outright gifts.
- What is a memorial or honorary gift? A memorial or honorary gift recognizes and important person in your life.
- What is a matching gift? A matching gift is where an organization you are affiliated with, matches your donation provided to an eligible nonprofit organization. Learn more and find out if your company matches charitable donations.