Your gift to the Cuesta Fund equips the Foundation with the agility to tackle Cuesta College’s most urgent needs, creating an immediate and lasting impact. This year alone, the Cuesta Fund awarded over $200,000 across 22 essential grants, reinforcing initiatives that elevate educational programs and foster student success. Additionally, the Cuesta Fund acts as a lifeline for students in crisis, offering emergency grants to those confronting urgent challenges and addressing basic needs. 

By supporting the Cuesta Fund, you help address the most pressing needs of our students and campus community, allowing them to thrive academically and personally.

Additional highlights include:
  • Student Support: Midterm Jam and Studython events in the Student Success Centers (SSC), and covering university application fees for transfer students.
  • Empowering Student Engagement: Promoting co-curricular involvement to enhance academic performance, persistence, and career preparedness, particularly for underrepresented and first-generation students.
  • Educational Materials: Supplying essential materials for fine arts and performing arts programs.
  • STEM Education: Equipping biology labs with essential tools for hands-on learning, fostering scientific skills, and preparing students for careers in STEM.
  • Athletics: Modernizing athletics facilities to ensure state-of-the-art equipment and spaces.
  • Library Digitization: Enhancing access to resources through the digitization of library materials.
  • And more exciting initiatives!

Questions about the Cuesta Fund or how you can make an impact, please contact the Foundation Office by emailing us at give@cuesta.edu or call us at (805) 546-3279. 

To make a gift now, go to our online page Donate Now or download the Cuesta Fund form and mail in your gift.