About the Org

An organization helping college students direct challenges.

Our Mission

Our Mission at Costs Beyond Tuition is to connect college students seeking resources to micro philanthropists who are eager to make a direct impact on a college student’s financial struggles. Our vision is to dismantle socioeconomic barriers for college students and ensure that financial constraints don’t impede their academic pursuits, but empower them to begin a professional foundation for success.

About the org

CostsBeyondTuition.org was founded to provide an opportunity or a sense of relief to college students struggling to cover the extra Costs Beyond Tuition while attempting to pursue higher education.

Costs such as Books, Online-Homework Fees, Supplies, College Fees, Laptops/Electronics, Wi-Fi, Parking, Housing/Summer Housing, Utilities, Club Organization Fees, Transportation, Room and Board, and Personal Expenses. CostsBeyondTuition.org is designed to help college students overcome their struggles and obstacles. Costs such as Books, Online-Homework Fees, Supplies, College Fees, Laptops/Electronics, Wi-Fi, Parking, Housing/Summer Housing, Utilities, Club Organization Fees, Transportation, Room and Board, and Personal Expenses.

CostsBeyondTuition.org is designed to help college students overcome their struggles and obstacles. At CostsBeyondTuition.org everyone has an opportunity to improve the life of the students that need it the most by donating directly to cover one or many of those costs while pursuing higher education.

WHY WE EXIST?

For many college students, earning a degree in the US has grown increasingly difficult. Students who struggle the most during college come from low to medium-income however, despite substantial recent commitments from state leaders to alleviate the overall cost of college, students indicate that they still grapple with increasing expenses.

$2,900

Student Monthly Non-Tuition Expenses.

37%

of students do not possess the means to cover tuition and fees.

29%

of students lack resources to cover housing and utilities expenses.

Data supporting our cause and college students’ challenges.

The latest California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) Student Expenses and Resources Survey (SEARS) reveals a general uptick in college-related costs, notably in essential areas such as food, housing, and transportation. Total annual expenditures for students have increased. As expected, supplementary expenses linked to attending college have risen compared to previous years. In contrast to the 2018-2019 SEARS findings, there has been a noticeable growth in the overall yearly financial burdens faced by students.

WHY HELP GROW COSTS BEYOND TUITION

Helping an organization that supports college students can have several benefits and positive impacts. Here are some reasons why it’s a worthy cause:

Education

Supporting college students means promoting education, which is essential for individual development and empowers students to reach their full potential.

Socioeconomic Mobility

A college education has the potential to lift individuals and their families out of poverty and create opportunities for upward mobility.

Skilled workforce

By helping college students, you contribute to building a skilled and educated workforce, which benefits the economy and society as a whole.

Diversity and inclusivity

Many college support organizations focus on providing opportunities to underprivileged and marginalized students, promoting diversity and inclusivity in higher education.

Breaking the Cycle

Providing assistance to students in need can help break the cycle of poverty and create a positive ripple effect in families and future generations.

Investing in the future feels great!

Assisting college students by providing a gas or grocery gift card, covering textbook expenses, or supporting them with items they believe will enhance their college experience demonstrates your commitment and the feeling of investing in someone’s future.