Student Support

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Students are the core of Central Michigan University.

Your support creates game-changing, real-life learning and leadership opportunities. It provides scholarships to lessen students’ financial burden and offers them help when they need it the most. 

Together, we can improve CMU Chippewas’ college experiences and positively impact their lives and their futures.

Explore the funds below or contact the Advancement team to discuss your ideas for funds that fit your passions.

    Provide students with needed funds regardless of major or year in school.

    Give to Students First General Fund

    Assist students who are within 25 credits of graduation and are at risk of dropping out because of financial reasons.

    Give to Finish Up Chips Scholarship

    Alleviate the hardships of food insecurities, which affect one in three students.

    Give to CMU Student Food Pantry

    Help students stay in school when emergency situations create unexpected financial hardship.

    Give to Student Emergency Fund

    Support first-generation students on their life-changing journeys.

    Give to Ignite Fund