Every student’s journey at Vaughn College is powered by opportunity—and opportunity begins with support.
The Fund for Vaughn College is the College’s annual giving program, providing flexible resources that allow Vaughn to respond to the areas of greatest need and greatest opportunity. Unlike restricted gifts designated for a specific purpose, unrestricted support gives the College the ability to invest where it matters most—when it matters most.
Your gift helps strengthen the entire Vaughn experience by supporting student success, enhancing academic programs, advancing innovation, expanding campus resources, and ensuring students have access to the tools and opportunities they need to thrive.
When you give to The Fund for Vaughn College, you are not simply making a donation—you are making an investment in students, in access, in excellence, and in the future of the industries and communities our graduates will lead.
Why Giving to The Fund for Vaughn College Matters
- Provides immediate impact by addressing emerging priorities and student needs
- Creates opportunity through academic and co-curricular experiences
- Supports innovation in programs, technology, and learning environments
- Strengthens student success through resources that help students persist and graduate
- Builds a stronger Vaughn community for current and future generations
Every gift matters. Every donor makes a difference.
No matter the size, your contribution to The Fund for Vaughn College helps ensure that the College can remain agile, responsive, and committed to delivering transformational educational experiences.
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The Fund for Vaughn College
The Fund for Vaughn College supports its most pressing needs—from student services and scholarships to academic programs and facilities. Every gift, at every level, makes a difference.
Student Experience Fund
The Student Emergency Relief Fund provides one-time grants to students facing financial hardship, helping them stay enrolled and rise above.
Equipment Donations
Donate professional-grade equipment directly to Vaughn’s labs, simulators and workshops to ensure students train on the tools they’ll use on day one of their careers. You can also donate your out-of-service aircraft and get a tax deduction. To donate, contact Vice President of Training Domenic Proscia at domenic.proscia@vaughn.edu or 718-429-6600 x139 or Chief Development Officer Stephen DeSalvo at stephen.desalvo@vaughn.edu or 718-429-6600 x 353.
Donor-Funded Scholarships
Donate to one of our scholarships and support the future of Vaughn students. Some donor-funded scholarships include the George A. Vaughn Jr. Memorial Scholarship, Walter Hartung Memorial Scholarship, Wings Club, IAWA, Daniel Turner Memorial Scholarship, Susan Baer Memorial Scholarship and Michelle McKee Memorial Scholarship.
Other Ways to Give
You can help students in other ways by providing goods, services or expertise. The needs of Vaughn’s food pantry change throughout the year. If you are interested in supporting the pantry please contact Mona El-Shahat, Director of Counseling and Wellness at counseling@vaughn.edu to learn about our current needs and the many ways you can contribute.
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