Hilltopper Athletic Foundation
Since 1965, the HAF has served as the financial lifeblood for WKU Athletics helping to fund the overall student-athlete experience at Western Kentucky University. The purposes of the Foundation is to provide the necessary scholarships and other financial assistance to allow as many student athletes as possible the opportunity for an athletic and academic experience at WKU and to further support WKU Athletics through private support and visibility.
By making a donation to the HAF, you are investing in WKU Athletics by supporting approximately 320-plus student-athletes, helping to ensure their academic and athletic success. Donations through HAF are used to provide:
- Student-Athlete Scholarships- tuition, room & board
- Academic and Career Development Support
- Coaches & Administrative Support
- Program Operations
- Facility Enhancements/Upgrades
- Cost of Attendance
- Summer School tuition assistance for degree progression
Challenges Before Us:
In the last five (5) years, the HAF as seen a 26 percent increase in annual fund revenue. During this same time frame, the annual student-athlete scholarship bill has increased by 34 percent. In 2016, the HAF had a $6 MILLION GAP in fulfilling the costs of student-athlete scholarships. Financial resources from other revenue sources, including university assistance, are used to meet scholarship needs. This scholarship funding deficit in turn impacts resources that can be otherwise used to enhance the critical areas of RECRUITING, ACADEMIC, SUPPORT, FACILITY ENHANCEMENTS, TRAVEL and EQUIPMENT.
In 2016, the scholarship bill increases by an additional $500,000 for the new cost of attendance stipend which went into effect this past July. To continue to support the collegiate experience in the class room and in competition for the student-athletes of WKU, your support matters. Help continue to provide the resources necessary by participating in one of our Annual Fund Campaigns as we move forward together. There is strength in numbers, so we ask what more can you do to help make an impact for the student-athletes at WKU! Join today, invest in the future!
Annual Cost to Support the Collegiate Experience per Student-Athlete:
Book Expense - $900
Average Cost of Athletic Equipment - $1,000
Cost of Attendance (new 2016) - $2,500
Room & Board (Meals) - $7,000
In-State Tuition - $10,000
Out-of-State / International Tuition - $24,000
Hilltopper Athletic Foundation Staff
Why Donate to HAF?
Donations through the Hilltopper Athletic Foundation go to support the overall experience for the student-athletes who represent WKU. Funds generated through HAF go to help offset scholarship funding needed for over 350 student-athletes which also includes cost of attendance stipends.
Top 5 Reasons to Donate to HAF:
- Your GIFT supports WKU student-athlete scholarships.
- Your GIFT serves as an investment in WKU Athletics.
- Your GIFT qualifies you for WKU season tickets.
- Your GIFT qualifies you for Priority Parking, Postseason Ticket Purchase, and Priority Seat Upgrades.
- Your GIFT is tax deductible. (please consult with your tax advisor on the deductible amount of your gift.)
To qualify as an HAF donor comes through philanthropic giving, or with required per seat donations from football, men's and women's basketball season ticket purchases, as well as any other required donations pertaining to athletic events.
By being a part of HAF, you will receive TOP priority for season ticket renewals, season ticket upgrades, parking privileges, away game tickets, postseason events such as conference tournaments, bowl games, and NCAA tournaments.
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