The Colgate Fund is an immediately spendable resource, addressing the University’s greatest challenges and opportunities.
A pillar of the Campaign for the Third Century, the Colgate Fund enables students from all backgrounds to access a Colgate education. It allows faculty to create transformative experiences. And, it empowers the University to pursue its ambitious Third-Century goals.
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The Colgate Commitment, which removes federal loans from qualifying student aid packages, ties tuition to income, and assists with costs of attendance.
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Academic support — including faculty retention, recruitment, and start-up funds.
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Innovative programs such as First@Colgate, which helps first-generation students succeed as they adapt to college life.
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The Residential Commons system, which forms the backbone of student life on campus.