Student Handbook

Fundraising Ideas to Help You Make It Happen

Approximately 60% of all Presidential Classroom Scholars receive financial assistance from sources outside their household to help meet tuition and transportation costs. This makes Presidential Classroom an affordable experience for everyone. Here are some tips and ideas that could help you raise the funds you need, whether it's a small amount or the entire cost of the program.

Create your own Web site - Presidential Classroom provides online help to assist enrolled students raise funds through their own website. Customize and personalize your page and send to potential supporters.

Sponsorship - For many, this is the most successful way to raise funds. Using our simple step-by-step process students seek funds through family, friends and businesses.

Fundraising Ideas - Use these suggestions or be creative and create your own fundraising activity in your school or community.

Before you begin…

  • Find out if other students from your school or town are planning to attend a Presidential Classroom program. Then determine whether you will conduct a group or individual fundraising activity.
  • Ask your school principal, counselor, or teacher(s) for fundraising ideas.
  • Get permission from you school's administration to conduct a fundraiser at school.
  • Set a fundraising goal.
  • Choose a fundraiser best suited for the amount you need to raise.
  • Establish a timeline based on the deadlines for the program you wish to attend
    (see Presidential Classroom's 2007 schedule).