The Parents Fund provides support to the University through many different channels, all focused on enhancing the student experience. Examples of that support include the provision of student scholarships, funding to underwrite the scholarly activities of faculty, the enhancement of student life inside the classroom and beyond, and support for values, ethics, and leadership training to mold students into the leaders they surely will become. Full tuition at UM pays only 81 percent of the actual annual cost of educating a student. This allows UM to compete with the finest universities in the country. Fundraising subsidizes the difference between tuition income and the actual cost, with the Parents Fund playing an important role.
Parents give gifts of all sizes.
Gifts are votes of enthusiasm and appreciation for the education and experience that University of Miami offers. More importantly, each gift sets an example for, and inspires others to give, securing success for the UM community as it strives to meet the needs of students. Participation from significant numbers of parents also will help attract grants from corporations and foundations. Make your check payable to the University of Miami Annual Fund. The easiest way to make a gift or pay your pledge is by credit card.