CANR Whole Student Success Fund

Student success is often evaluated in terms of grades, academic progress or graduation rates. But for College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) students facing emergency situations or financial hardships, success may be measured by whether they are able to pay their rent, afford groceries and necessary staples or access the health and wellness resources needed to navigate life. For others, it may mean being able to find funding to cover unanticipated educational costs and expenses when difficulties arise.

Thanks to a generous donation from Brian ('92, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife) and Jessica Kernohan, we are matching the first $2,000 in donations to the Whole Student Success Fund. We will match all gifts (up to $100 per donor, dollar for dollar), until we’ve used the $2,000 of matching funds available.  

Will you join our CANR Spartan community and support our students by making a gift to the CANR Whole Student Success Fund today?

By making a gift to support our students, you can help remove barriers during their time at MSU, including:

• The average cost of a college textbook is between $100–150, with the average student spending between $600–$1,200 annually on this vital resource.
  
  
• Less than $1,000 can help a student struggling with temporary housing or food insecurity due to financial challenges.
  
  
• Less than $1,000 can convert a student from handwriting notes to using essential technology that allows them to engage in classes in a new, more participatory way.
  
  
• $1,500 paid for student wellness activities last spring, so that our students could find support and community with their classmates and peers.
  
  
• Offsetting the cost of publication fees can be a huge difference-maker for a graduate student who needs to publish research to take the next step in their education or career, but those fees can range from $2,500–$10,000+ per publication.