What We Do

Staples Tuition Grants (STG) helps Staples High School graduates who need financial assistance for college. Founded in 1943, STG’s mission ensures all graduates, regardless of financial circumstances, have the opportunity to pursue higher education. Grants are awarded to graduates attending 2- or 4-year colleges, universities, or trade schools, and are awarded based on financial need. Grants are paid directly to schools, helping close the gap between what a student can afford and their actual college costs.

Our funding is 100% donor-supported, and we encourage you to join us in making a lasting impact on our community.

Staples Tuition Grants – 75th Anniversary

Financial Need

STG uses the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) metric and a variety of other measurements to calculate a prospective recipient’s need-based qualification. These measurements include the student’s family’s contributions as well as the number of dependent family members.

Inspiration

STG Key Facts

The STG application process is heavily weighted on family income and economic eligibility to ensure that grants go to Staples graduates in the greatest financial need
96% of all donations directly fund grant awards
School specific tuition, other expected grants, scholarships and loan amounts are all factors in the grant evaluation process. All new applicants are interviewed
Individual donations are critical to our ability to support students in need
Unlike many aid programs, STG is not for freshman year only. STG recipients are invited to re-apply for further grants as long as they are enrolled in an accredited undergraduate institution

Opportunity

STG does not discriminate by school, public or private, vocational or academic, in-state or out. STG announces grants at an award ceremony each spring honoring recipients and donors. Awards are paid directly to the school and are for the purpose of tuition only.