June 10, 2025
Everyday Gratitude
Today’s students reflect on Andover Fund impactTransformative financial aid plays a vital role on campus. So do world-class academics. Just as essential is a vibrant culture that encompasses curiosity, growth, and inclusivity. At the center of it all is the Andover Fund—fueled by alumni, families, and friends who give each and every year.
This annual, flexible support bridges the gap between the Academy’s endowment and tuition resources and the full cost of providing an Andover education—contributing nearly 10 percent toward the school’s operating budget each year. It gives leadership the agility to meet immediate needs and invest in top priorities, ensuring PA remains as innovative and brimming with Big Blue opportunities as ever.
But what does that actually look like? For our students, it means broader perspectives kindled by peer connections, faculty mentorships, and a sense of belonging in the community. In their own words, here’s how the Andover Fund has made an impact.
“There are so many ways to find shared purpose at Andover between clubs, sports, academics, and dorm time. Everyone cheers for our teams alongside our Blue Key Heads. We all come together—with that strong feeling of pride.”
—Shiloh ’27
“Classes here are really personal, and we have conference periods to meet with our instructors one-on-one. Nowhere else could I just sit down and talk with my teacher about life—this is how students grow both in and out of the classroom. Connecting with faculty has made my academic experience so much better.”
—Jonathan ’26
“PA is incredible because of its need-blind admission process. Every day is better and more enriching than it would be otherwise. Financial aid makes it possible for all students to participate in everything that defines our school.”
—Ezekiel ’27
To make an annual gift to the Andover Fund, please visit andover.edu/heartbeat.
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