About MagellanTogether
The #MagellanTogether Financial Aid Campaign is a 7-day fundraising event for Magellan International School, beginning Monday, April 20, 2020.
The goal is to engage the entire Magellan community in the mission of raising additional, critical financial aid funding which will help ensure we keep our full community of students intact through the 2020/2021 school year.
Our fundraising goal for this campaign is $200,000.
The driving force behind the #MagellanTogether Campaign is to ensure that all of us may remain together, especially those families who have been impacted the hardest during this unprecedented moment in history. While the hallways of our school lay silent, the heart of our school continues to thrive.
Our past focus on financial stewardship leaves Magellan in a healthy position to weather the current storm. But there are families who will need additional, or unexpected, financial support to remain a part of our community. Our #MagellanTogether campaign centers solely on supporting these families financially. We thrive when we stand together, and must ensure everyone can remain a part of our Magellan community.
And while our traditional forms of fundraising aren’t currently possible, we’re reaching out to you with this new, creative fundraising solution. And we graciously - and gratefully - look ahead to an engaging week of fundraising!
We are not simply a school.
We are a connected community moving forward, together.
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About Financial Aid at Magellan
How many Magellan students receive Financial Aid?
In the 2019-2020 school year, 72 students - 15% of our student body - received financial assistance to attend Magellan with the average award per student at $8,933. The goal of #MagellanTogether Campaign is to ensure that Magellan is able to provide additional financial resources beyond what’s currently budgeted, during this challenging time.
Who determines financial aid distributions?
Magellan International School utilizes a third-party organization - TADS - which, based on the financial documentation submitted by the applying family, recommends an financial award amount to Magellan. The school’s Financial Aid Committee then makes final decisions based upon the TADS recommendation, available financial aid resources for distribution and any special circumstances of the family when making final award decisions. Awards are applied in the school’s tuition management system against annual tuition charges for the student.
How can I apply for financial aid for the 2020/2021 school year?
Magellan International School is receiving financial aid applications on a rolling basis and encourages all families who need support - whether due to their ongoing financial situation or short-term challenges - to apply. To apply, please go to https://www.mytads.com/. If you have questions about Financial Aid, please contact financialaid@magellanschool.org.
FAQ's
How can I donate ON THIS SITE?
Click on either the "Donate Now" tab at the top of this page or in the box above and choose from any of the predetermined giving levels or choose your own level of support. Or, click on one of the donation level boxes below. Because staff is not onsite, we invite you to make your gift online. Then, share your experience! Post about it on social media. Email it. Encourage your friends or family to match your gift - there's no stronger advocate with your peers than you!
When can I make my donation to the Connected Campaign?
Anytime! The platform is open now to receive donations and will continue to be open through midnight on Sunday, April 26th.
Will others know that I made a donation or the size of my contribution?
Yes, however you can easily mark your donation as “anonymous” and your name will not be included in the Our Supporters page of the Campaign on this site (however, we will see the amount of your gift count towards our goal!).
I can’t give via credit card. Do you accept checks?
Yes. While online donations are preferred due to our inability to be on campus, we gratefully accept gifts by check, payable to the Magellan International School. Please mail your gift to: 7938 Great Northern Blvd., Austin, TX 78757. Please note "#MagellanTogether Campaign" on your check and inform Christen Wilson of your donation so it can be counted towards our goal.
When will my credit card be charged?
Immediately after finalizing your gift on the donation page.
Will I receive a receipt for my contribution?
Yes. As with all donations to Magellan, we will send you an emailed receipt shortly after you complete your donation.
Is my contribution tax deductible?
Yes. Charitable contributions made to Magellan International School, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Please consult your tax advisor if you have specific tax-related questions. Due to the CARES act, charitable donations up to 100% of AGI are now allowed for families who itemized their tax returns. More information about charitable giving incentives via CARES act can be found here.
How can I contact Magellan with a giving-related question?
Contact Magellan’s Head of Advancement, Marketing & Communications, Christen Wilson at 610-761-3942 or email christen.wilson@magellanschool.org.