No, the funds will directly be sent to your university account so it can only be used for tuition.
For Students
Who has access to my personal information?
Only alumni interested in contributing towards your tuition have access to your personal information.
Can I contact the alumni donor after they have made a contribution?
Yes, we will provide you with the alumni’s contact information so that you can send them a thank you note.
Can I see other student’s profiles?
No, we cannot provide you with access to other student’s profiles due to privacy reasons.
Can I receive funds even if I’m not studying at UC Berkeley, USC or
UIUC?
We are currently only operating in these 3 universities. However, we plan to expand soon- we will ultimately be in every 4 year public and private university in the United States.
For Donors
How can I ensure that the funds are being used solely for
education?
GrayKea will send funds directly to the student’s university account, ensuring that it is only used towards tuition.
How do I know that the information shown in the student profile is
correct?
We ask students to upload institutional documents such as transcripts, resume and bank statements to verify that all information is reported correctly.
Will you be expanding to other universities in the future?
Yes, absolutely! We plan to be in every 4 year public and private college in the future.
Do I have to pay any overhead charge when I make a contribution?
Yes, we charge a 3% service fee on every transaction. In addition, if you pay using a credit card, a credit card fee is added to your contribution.
Is the student’s real name displayed?
No, we are currently using persona names to protect students’ privacy.
General Fund
Why should you give through the general fund?
More efficient, because GrayKea’s reviewing the profiles.
Can I still see personal impact by contributing through the general
fund?
Yes, alumni will receive updates regarding which students their funds have helped as well as information about the progress of these students.
How does the general fund work?
1. Contributing alumnus gives to General Fund
2. GrayKea chooses the student
3. GrayKea transfers the tax deductible funds to the University
4. Student receives funding
Can I give to more than one student through a single contribution?
Yes, Alumni can choose the number of students they would like to contribute to.
How does GrayKea decide which student my funds go to?
Not funded, need level, merit level, help combat biases due to diversity.
General FAQs
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