How you can help

Each gift option has been carefully selected to help make a difference to Mohawk students who need your support. The suggested donation amounts are just that—a suggestion. Any amount is appreciated. Thank you for your generosity.

Lift the burden of living expenses

After tuition, books and equipment, students still have to pay for their room and board, another major cost whether they live on or off campus. Your gift will give students the support and comfort they need to focus on learning.

Reduce the rent $500
Rent represents a significant cost for many students. Your gift lightens the financial load.

Underwrite the extras $50
Having a roof over your head is a good start, but most renters also have to pay for basic utilities like electricity, heating and cooling and water – about another $160 dollars a month.

Fill the fridge $100
Groceries for one person living in Hamilton cost about $400 a month. When you donate you are nourishing student success.

Bring them home $75
With tight budgets, some students might not be able to afford a bus or train ticket to their home to see family over the holidays or in an emergency situation.

Equip students for success

Many Mohawk courses have required equipment. Your gift will ensure that students have what they need to pursue their passion and realize their dreams.

Sharpen the focus! $1,500
You’ll help launch a career in photography. A professional camera and gear will start them off in the right direction.

Dress code for safety $25
Lab coats and safety glasses provide vital protection against contact with accidental spills or splashes of hazardous substances.

Do the math $50
Students in Technology and Business programs must use specific calculators for tests, midterms and final exams.

Build skills $50
Your gift of a drafting kit will help a student learn to prepare technical drawings, diagrams and blueprints.

Tools of the trade – healthcare $350
Nurture the start of a healthcare career with a massage therapy kit.

Tools of the trade – software $175
In all areas of study – from business to technology – students in many programs have to buy licensed software.

Tools of the trade – hardware $400
Having the right hand and power tools is essential for skilled trades training.

Help cover core costs

Mohawk’s mission is to educate and prepare highly-skilled graduates for success and contribution to community, Canada and the world. Your contribution to the primary costs of attending college is a contribution to the future.

Light the way $1,250
Tuition is a student’s entry ticket to their college journey of growth, learning and discovery. Along the way, they gain new knowledge and skills, learn about themselves and others, and develop relationships that can last a lifetime.

Supply study essentials $200
Textbooks and school supplies are not included in course fees. Most programs require textbooks costing $500-$1,000 a year.

Lessen a debt load $500
The average cumulative OSAP debt loan for a Mohawk student is $10,500. OSAP repayment assistance will help to ease the pressure.

‘Insure’ peace of mind $100
Good physical and mental health is a prerequisite for success. Help a student enroll their partner and/or dependent children for family Health & Dental Plan coverage.