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Causes: Education
Mission: Anne Arundel Community College Foundation's mission is to secure and steward private funds to enhance the educational endeavors of the college. In partnership with the college and the community, the foundation supports and enriches the vision of AACC by accomplishing goals not otherwise possible without these funds.
Programs: Support of college programs-the foundation's focus has historically been on providing scholarships to anne arundel community college students, which remains one of the foundation's primary purposes. However, as the complexities of a 21st century education increase, additional resources in areas such as technology, equipment, departmental support, facilities, student enrichment and innovation help protect the college's position of strength. Generous contributions to the aacc foundation allow the foundation to provide funding for such needs that cannot be met by the college's annual budget. These contributions protect the college's margin of excellence and ensure a regional vitality powered by an educated citizenry and workforce.
scholarships-anne arundel community college is one of the most affordable community colleges in maryland yet many current and prospective aacc students demonstrate financial need and require financial assistance in order to enroll at the college. The privately funded scholarship program at anne arundel community college foundation inc. Provides that aid for hundreds of students each year.