Student Resources

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We want to help you achieve your goals! Whether you are the leader of a student organization or a member of a club, we understand that extracurricular activities can be expensive. That is why we have put together a resource page for you to help pay for your participation in extracurricular activities. ​

1) Student Grant Application

Apply for a grant to reduce the cost of participating in educational extracurricular activities. 

Eligibility: 

• Michigan student 18-years-old or younger;
• Attends a Michigan public, private, or charter high school;
  
• Participate in a extracurricular activity. 
  

Student Grant Application

The video below will walk you through the entire student grant application process... 

2) Community Support

Ask your support system for help.  

Ask your support system if they can pay for your participation in the extracurricular activity, event, or conference you are interested in. You can ask your parents or legal guardians, grandparents, aunts and uncles, older siblings, and more. Make sure to explain why you want to participate and its benefits. If your support system decides to chip in, make sure to thank them and share your experience. 

See if your school can help!

Your school may be able to help if you are unable to pay for the extracurricular activities you are a part of. If you qualify for assistance, many schools have a fund that can help supplement or fully cover participation in extracurricular activities, conferences, and events. First, communicate your need with your club's advisor, as they will know the support structures in place. You may also speak with your school's principal or administration as well. 

Check with local community foundations.  

Local community foundations may also be able to support your participation in extracurricular activities. Community foundations may have funds available to support your endeavors. You may call or send an email to inquire about financial support they may be able to provide. You may need a letter from your advisor and/or school administration.

3) Fundraising 

It may be necessary to fundraise in order to support your participation in educational extracurricular activities, events, and conferences. There are many fundraising platforms you can use and It is important to understand the fees and tax liability associated with each platform. That's why we recommend fundraising through the Michigan youth Education Fund!
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A few tips to help you reach your goal: 
​1) Share your fundraiser on social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, etc.)
​2) Make your fundraising story personal
3) Text or tag specific people your fundraiser link

Michigan Youth Education Fundraising 

Reach your fundraising goal with a trusted, local nonprofit organization. Creating a fundraiser through the Michigan Youth Education Fund allows you to take home 100% of funds raised (we cover credit card processing fees and tax liability). Your money will be distributed in the form of an Educational Opportunity Grant 1 business day after your fundraiser ends!

Create a fundraiser today!

Why fundraise with MiYEF?

• Receive 100% of funds
• Personal fundraising page
• Fundraising support and ideas
• Donations are tax-deductible
• ​MiYEF assumes tax liability

Third-Party Platforms: 

FundRazr

FundRazr can be used to fundraise for your extracurricular activities. There are no fees to start a fundraiser but the platform takes ​2.9% + $0.30 per transaction. Ask your parent or guardian before creating a fundraiser!

Go FundMe

GoFundMe can be used to fundraise for your extracurricular activities. There are no fees to start a fundraiser but the platform takes 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction. Ask your parent or guardian before creating a fundraiser!