Logins Resources Explore VU Vanderbilt's Health and Safety Protocols Submit your vaccination record Make a Gift Ways to Give Giving Opportunities Recognition Why I Give Impact of Gifts Contact Us Homepage Opportunity Vanderbilt <!-- VIDEO --> In 2008, as the nation faced the Great Recession and many other universities reduced their commitment to financial aid, the Vanderbilt community came together to make a bold promise. With the support of university leaders and generous donors, it promised to meet the financial needs of every undergraduate who attends Vanderbilt. There would be no loans and no income cutoffs. It would operate a need-blind admission process, accepting students based on their merit, not their family’s ability to pay. That bold promise paid off in the form of Opportunity Vanderbilt—the university’s nationally renowned financial aid program that replaces student loans with grants and scholarships. As we look to its future, we seek to secure additional endowment support, which will help sustain this this transformative initiative for generations. Why does Vanderbilt need more scholarships? Is there a minimum amount required to support scholarships and Opportunity Vanderbilt? How will Vanderbilt manage the endowment for the scholarship? How many undergraduates benefit from an endowed scholarship? Will I know who receives the scholarship? What information will I get? Connect with Vanderbilt Facebook Twitter Pinterest Instagram YouTube Flickr Tumblr RSS Feed Give your skills to Vanderbilt Learn more about a career in Development and Alumni Relations » Top Trending Pages Giving GOLD Challenge Oak Leaf Society Why I Give Contact Us Planned Giving Annual Giving Donor Societies Donor List How to Give <!-- VIDEO --> Get Answers to Your Questions We are always happy to hear from Vanderbilt alumni and friends. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have. If the person or area you wish to contact is not below, please send general inquiries to giving@vanderbilt.edu. Published by Development and Alumni Relations Communications, Vanderbilt University © 2021 Vanderbilt University · All rights reserved. Site Development: Digital Strategies (Division of Communications) Vanderbilt University is committed to principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. Accessibility information. Vanderbilt®, Vanderbilt University®, V Oak Leaf Design®, Star V Design® and Anchor Down® are trademarks of The Vanderbilt University