"...Please continue assisting high school students make the transition to college and helping them reach their full potential."
-Michelle
Class of 2003
The board of directors, staff, and current beneficiaries of the George M. Pullman Educational Foundation gratefully acknowledge the financial support of Pullman Scholars and Friends who have helped sustain the growth of the scholarship programs.
Letter from the President...
College tuition increases in recent years have far exceeded increases in average family income. Loans continue to replace grants as the major source of student assistance. Even with Pullman support, our 2008 graduates are embarking on their careers owing an average of more than $19,421. Rising college costs are especially burdensome for low-income families (families earning $25,000 or less per year). The cost of college as a percentage of family income has risen substantially for low-income families in the last decade. Furthermore, students from low- and moderate- income families are caught between rising college costs and a critical shortfall in student financial aid, which make their dreams of a college education and greater possibilities for the future increasingly elusive.
Your generous contribution to the Foundation's work has never been more important: to high school seniors hoping to attend their first choice among universities; to families digging deeper into their savings--or into debt--to give their children the advantage of a college education.
At the Foundation, we continue to help the next generation of students achieve academic success. Please browse through the sections about our programs. We are most grateful for every dollar of your support, and count on your continued generosity as we move ahead in this challenging era. All contributions are used exclusively for scholarships.
I encourage you to use our online donation form to make your tax-deductible donation. Make your gift go even farther by letting us know if your employer has a matching gift program.
Best wishes,
Barbara H. Miller
President, Board of Directors
