The Illinois State University Parents Association enhances the family experience by supporting special events, raising funds for scholarships and grants, and facilitating communication among parents, students, and the University.
Contributions made to the Illinois State University Foundation can be designated for the Parents Association. Donations to the Parents Association, unless otherwise noted, provide funding for various scholarship and grant opportunities for our students as well as campus initiatives. A finance committee, composed of members of the Parents Association Board, solicits proposals from campus in order to award various grants of up to $5,000. Grants previously awarded include, but are not limited to, the following:
The Parents Fund supports Family Weekend, Sibling Weekend, scholarships, the In Touch Newsletter, Parent Services staff, as well as a variety of other programs and initiatives. Your donation, regardless of size, will be used for enhancing the quality of student life on campus and supporting the work of Parent Services. In addition, you can allocate your donation to a program or scholarship or your choice. Although student staff from the University’s Telefund will contact you each year to seek your support of the Parents Fund, you can make a gift today by visiting the Annual Fund section of the University Advancement Web site. Please consider supporting the Parents Fund. Every gift, no matter what size, is an important investment in the future of Illinois State University.
