Every student deserves the opportunity to continue their education. The Support Our Scholars campaign brings together students, alumni, donors, faculty, staff, and community partners to help remove financial barriers, keep students enrolled, and support their path to graduation.

Use the resources below to take action and #SupportOurScholars.

a message from our president

At Harris-Stowe State University, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to pursue their education without financial barriers standing in the way. Whether you are one of our students, a family member, an alumnus, or a valued community partner, you have an important role in supporting student success. Together, we can help more Hornets stay enrolled, earn their degrees, and build brighter futures.

Thank you for being part of our Hornet family.

— Dr. LaTonia Collins Smith
President, Harris-Stowe State University

why this matters

For Students

The Support Our Scholars campaign helps remove financial barriers that can delay enrollment. Through personalized support, payment resources, and community generosity, eligible students have an opportunity to resolve outstanding balances, register for classes, and continue working toward their degree.

For Our Community

Every contribution is an investment in student success and the future of our region. By supporting this campaign, alumni, families, friends, faculty, staff, and community partners help create opportunities for students to persist, graduate, and become the next generation of leaders, educators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers.

Student success is a shared responsibility. Together, we can help every Hornet take the next step toward a brighter future.

Support for students

We're Here to Help

If you have an outstanding balance, you are not alone. Our team is committed to helping you understand your account, explore available options, and develop a plan that keeps you on track for the Fall semester. The first step is reaching out—we're here to help.

Check Your Balance
Review your student account to understand your current balance and any outstanding charges.

Check Your Balance

Stay Enrolled
Don't let an outstanding balance delay your education. Take the next step today so you can return to campus this fall.

Get Support

Make A Plan
Meet with our Student Accounts and Financial Aid teams to explore payment options and determine the best path forward.

Contact Financial Aid

what can you do to support hssu?

Support A scholar

invest in student success

Every gift helps remove financial barriers and creates opportunities for Harris-Stowe students to continue their education. Whether you're an alumnus, family member, faculty or staff member, community partner, or friend of the University, your generosity helps students stay enrolled, earn their degrees, and build brighter futures.

Make a Gift
Support eligible students by making a secure contribution to the Support Our Scholars campaign.

Make a donation supporting Our Scholars

Change a Future
Together, we can help more Hornets persist, graduate, and make a lasting impact in our communities.

Make an Impact
Your investment helps remove financial barriers and empowers students to remain focused on achieving their academic goals.

Frequently asked questions

Questions for Students

  • The campaign is designed to support eligible Harris-Stowe State University students preparing to enroll for the Fall 2026 semester who have an unmet financial need after scholarships, grants, and financial aid have been applied.

  • Log in to your student account to review your balance or contact the Student Accounts (Bursar) Office for assistance.

    CLICK HERE TO CHECK YOUR BALANCE

  • We're here to help. Contact the Office of Financial Assistance to discuss available payment options and determine the best path forward.

  • Students must:

    • Be eligible to enroll for Fall 2026.

    • Have an unmet financial need after scholarships, grants, and financial aid have been applied.

    • Meet all University enrollment requirements.

  • Eligible students who pay 80% of their outstanding balance by August 1, 2026, may qualify for the University to cover the remaining 20% as part of this initiative.

  • We're here to help. Contact the Office of Financial Assistance to discuss available payment options and determine the best path forward.

Questions for the community

  • Support Our Scholars is a university-wide initiative to help eligible students overcome financial barriers so they can enroll for the Fall 2026 semester and continue pursuing their degree.

  • While many students receive scholarships and financial aid, some still have an unmet financial need that can prevent them from registering for classes. This campaign helps bridge that gap so more students can begin the academic year with a clean slate.

  • Contributions support eligible students with demonstrated financial need, helping remove financial barriers to enrollment and student success.

  • Yes. Gifts are processed through the Harris-Stowe State University Foundation. Additional tax information will be provided with your donation receipt.

  • You can:

    • ❤️ Make a financial contribution.

    • 📣 Share the campaign with your network.

    • 🎓 Encourage a student to seek assistance.

    • 🤝 Partner with HSSU to invest in student success.

  • Use the secure Support Our Scholars Giving Form to make your contribution.

    CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT OUR SCHOLARS

  • Office of Institutional Advancement
    Phone: 314-340-3386
    Email: give2hssu@hssu.edu

advocate on social media

Supporting our scholars goes beyond making a gift. Every share, story, and conversation helps connect more students with the resources they need to continue their education.z

📲 Share on Social Media
Use the downloadable graphics and suggested captions to help spread the word across your social media channels.

💬 Share Your Story
Tell your Hornet story. Whether you're a student, alumnus, parent, employee, donor, or community partner, share why Harris-Stowe matters to you and why investing in student success is important.

🤝 Encourage Others to Get Involved
Invite your friends, family, colleagues, and network to support the campaign by making a gift, sharing the message, or encouraging a student to seek assistance.

Social Media Tips

  • 📸 Share the campaign graphics or create your own content.

  • 🎥 Record a short video explaining why you support Harris-Stowe students.

  • 💛 Tell others why student success matters to you.

  • 📲 Tag @HSSU in your posts.

  • #SupportOurScholars to help expand the campaign's reach.

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The story of Harris-Stowe continues to be one of access, opportunity, and transformation.

Thank you for standing with HSSU and for supporting the students, families, and communities who rely on its impact.

Stats to know before you go:

  • 72.9% of our students rely on Pell Grants to attend

  • More than half are first-generation college students

  • Over 1,000 students depend on HSSU each year

  • Nearly 300 new students enroll annually seeking opportunity

  • We graduate nearly 200 students into the workforce each year

  • Our graduation rates are rising—now exceeding 30%

  • Most of our students are from Missouri—and stay to serve Missouri