University Development

Parents Fund

The Parents Fund is a great way to stay involved and enhance your child’s college experience. Tuition only covers a portion of the cost to provide a quality education.  Parent contributions help finance services outside of the classroom that are essential to helping students reach their personal, academic and professional goals. 

Money raised through the Parents Fund supports programs available to everyone, such as:

  • University Libraries
  • Student Services, which include the Math Lab, Writing Lab and Career Services
  • Over 120 student organizations
  • Student leadership training
  • Health, wellness and counseling services
  • Intramural sports
  • Safety initiatives

Each Parents Fund donation enforces the value of higher education and strengthens the UM-St. Louis student experience.

Make a gift online

For more information about the Parents Fund, please call the Annual Giving Office at (314) 516-4735 or e-mail annualfund@umsl.edu.