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Although Lorryn Neely considered other schools, her mother told her about Illinois State’s reputation for producing excellent teachers, so she made a visit. She was convinced the campus was the right fit. And with four different scholarships, she decided to attend.
Scott Guerrero was the first of six children to go to college. He was awarded a scholarship that allowed him to double major in music education and Spanish, hoping to become a choral conductor when he graduates.
Since his injury made a career in law enforcement difficult, he shifted his focus to helping other veterans. A job with the Department of Veterans Affairs became the new destination, with a degree in criminal justice from Illinois State the first stop.
A 2010 Missouri Valley Conference All-Freshman Team, there’s one more ISU statistic that means just as much to Jackie. He was a 2010 recipient of a scholarship established to support a student-athlete.
Danielle’s mother is a social worker, and her father is a Chicago firefighter, so her family values are rooted in helping others. The senior Mennonite College of Nursing student received a scholarship established as a memorial.
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Ways to Give to Illinois state University
The Illinois State University Foundation receives, holds, and administers all gifts to the University. If you would like to make a contribution to Illinois State University, please select one of the options below:
- Online — Make an online gift by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express) through our secure website.
- Mail — Print a gift form and mail your gift to the Illinois State University Foundation, Campus Box 8000, Normal, IL 61790-8000.
- Phone — Call the Illinois State University Foundation at (800) 366-4478 to make your gift by credit card.
- Electronic Funds Transfer — Mail your gift form with the EFT option selected and a voided check included to the Illinois State University Foundation, Campus Box 8000, Normal, IL 6170-61790.
- Payroll Deduction — Illinois State University employees have the option to make their gift to the University through payroll deduction. To set up your payroll deduct contribution or make changes to an existing payroll deduct contribution, download a gift form from the annual giving office. Call (309) 438-5725 for additional information.
- Matching Gifts — If you or your spouse/domestic partner are employed by a company that provides matching gifts to contributions made by employees, you can increase the impact of your gift. Check with your company's policy to determine what gifts can be matched and how a gift should be given. Payroll deduct gifts cannot be matched. Find out if your company offers a matching gift program.
