Did you know that 7 percent of the University’s operating budget comes from the state, and student fees comprise just another 8 percent of the total funds?

This means that 85% of UCLA’s operating budget comes from additional sources, including private support. This allows UCLA to maintain an intimate student-to-teacher ratio and remain top 10 in education rankings.

You can play a major role in supporting our extraordinary University by making your gift to an area of campus that's most meaningful to you. 

Student giving matters! All gifts in any amount to any fund on campus make a difference. Every dollar that comes into UCLA from private support is crucial so that UCLA can continue to thrive in research, rankings and programs. A gift that you make today will be counted towards our $4.2 Billion Centennial Campaign goal and you will be a supporter of UCLA moving forward in its next century. 

Unsure of where to give? We're here to help!

• Students' Greatest Needs: Students' Greatest Needs supports over 25 programs that encompass every aspect of the UCLA student experience and enhances students' academic and personal development, including health and academic support services, student organizations and leadership opportunities, professional development, and cultural enrichment. 
• Chancellor's Greatest Needs: Chancellor's Greatest Needs has a legacy of establishing foundational programs like the Freshman Clusters, Fiat Lux seminars, and the UCLA Volunteer Center. 
• Undergraduate Scholarships: Give the gift of opportunity! More than half of UCLA students receive some sort of financial assistance. Change a life by investing in scholarships for undergraduate students who demonstrate merit or need. 
• UCLA College Greatest Needs: The College Greatest Needs provides flexible support for the people who need it most. Your support will help provide scholarships for the best students to thrive at UCLA. It will enable UCLA to recruit and retain the most esteemed scholars. A gift will also help transform the educational experience of students in every program. 
• Counseling and Psychological Services: Helps individual students cope with mental and emotional challenges, and promotes campus well-being and safety. 
• CPO Food Closet: Provides food and necessities for students in need, conducted on the honors system to respect individual privacy and dignity. 
• University Librarian's Greatest Needs Fund: Did you take advantage of Night Powell or CLICC? Support the UCLA Libraries! The Library supports students, faculty, researchers, and staff as they dream, learn, create and share knowledge. 

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Consider making your gift and receive perks as our way of thanking you.

$20.19/ $20.20/ $20.21 True Blue Bruin (fully tax deductible)

• "I gave a helping paw" water bottle 

$50.00 Bruin Pride (tax deductible gift of $32.50)

• "I gave a helping paw" water bottle 
• Dining Hall voucher for the hill

$100 Gold Club (tax deductible gift of $82.50)

• "I gave a helping paw" water bottle 
• Dining Hall voucher for the hill
• Chancellor's Society membership and an invitation to a year-end reception with Chancellor Block on June 7, 2018 which includes appetizers and a full buffet*

*gift must be made by May 18, 2018

How do I obtain my courtesies?

Come visit us at our Student Giving table on campus during Student Philanthropy week from May 14 – May 18 to pick up your courtesies. See our schedule below:

• Monday, May 14: Dickson Court South, 11am-2pm
• Wednesday, May 16: Bruin Plaza, 11am-1pm
• Friday, May 18: Janss Terrace, 11am-2pm 

Student Spotlight

Join us in giving to UCLA to ensure it thrives.

"Being an international student at UCLA, I understand how sometimes it can be financially burdensome for students. Being so far away from home, I realize the importance of all the various resources UCLA has to support students. I consider myself very fortunate to receive this world-class education, and have so many opportunities to explore my interests and passions. I strongly believe in philanthropy because every student deserves this chance. This is why I give to UCLA. Being a Bruin is an honor, and I want to do as much as I can to ensure UCLA always aids present and future Bruins." 

- Shahamah Tariq, Class of 2021, Electrical Engineering major and international student

"I give to the UCLA Counseling and Psychological Services Center because I care for others and encourage students to speak upon their issues. CAPS has helped multiple UCLA students, like me, transition to college in a healthy and supportive way."

- Sharona Tahvilian, Class of 2019, Sociology major and first-year junior transfer

"I give to Chancellor's Greatest Needs because I know how much the fund impacts students like me. It creates programs that make sure minority and first generation students, like me, are successful in college. That is what inspires me to give."

- Aatra Abbas, Class of 2019, Political Science major and first generation college student

"As a non-traditional student, the transition to the top public university in the county has been one of the greatest challenges of my life but also one of the most rewarding. UCLA has given me so much and changed who I am in many positive ways. My Bruin legacy is a future full of competent public servants and sensible, fact-based laws. Please join me in being an active participant in our Bruin legacy."

- Wesley Bridle, Class of 2018, Economics major and Public Affairs minor

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