What is Giving Tuesday?

Giving Tuesday is a global movement of generosity. This year, Giving Tuesday is November 29, 2022. We encourage Night Owls across the country to celebrate and participate with a gift to one of our three vital student funds that help WGU students achieve their educational goals and dreams.

When is Giving Tuesday

This year, Giving Tuesday is held on November 29, 2022.

It's not November 29. Can I make a gift now or after November 29?

Yes! Donations can be made on this site from now until December 5, 2022.

Is there a minimum gift amount to participate in Giving Tuesday?

No! Every gift regardless of the amount, given to one of the three student funds, matters!

What are the three different funds available for me to support this year?

• The WGU Student Emergency Aid Fund provides emergency aid to help current WGU students with non-tuition expenses that may seriously jeopardize their academic journeys.
• The WGU Online Access Scholarship Fund covers the cost of installing and accessing the internet for students who might not otherwise be able to get online. This scholarship also provides recipients with a refurbished laptop, complete with a webcam.
• The WGU Fellow Night Owl Scholarship Fund provides WGU students and alumni an opportunity to support their peers who need some financial help crossing the finish line to graduation.
  

Can I make a gift by check?

Yes, please make checks payable to WGU Advancement and note which of the three funds you would like to support on the memo line then mail to:

WGU Advancement

Dept 372 

PO Box 30015 

Salt Lake City, UT 84130

I just made a gift to Giving Tuesday, but I don't see it added to the website's total yet. What happened?

Thank you for your generous gift! It can take up to five minutes after a gift has been processed before it is added to our website's tracker. Please try refreshing your website's browser after five minutes. If your gift is still not reflected in the totals after you have updated your web browser after five minutes, please feel free to contact us at advancement@wgu.edu. 

In addition to giving, what are other ways I can support Giving Tuesday?

Please share how you are celebrating Giving Tuesday with your friends and family on social media by using #WGUGivingTuesday in your posts! Visit our social media toolkit page for additional images and posts you can share on your own social media channels.

I am a student seeking information on scholarships and emergency aid. Where can I apply?

For information on WGU’s current scholarship offerings please visit wgu.edu/scholarships. 
For additional information on financial resources available to current students please visit wgu.edu/emergencystudentaid.

How will I know my donation was received and will make a difference? 

All donors will receive a gift receipt and future communication about the impact their gift(s) have made for WGU students. If you do not notice a receipt in your email's main inbox shortly after completing your gift(s), please check your spam folder. 

If you have additional questions, please contact us: