Educational Foundation | Alfred State

The Educational Foundation of Alfred, Inc. is a private foundation comprising faculty, staff, and friends of Alfred State, dedicated to improving the college community through support of educational programs. The Foundation provides monetary support to enhance learning opportunities for students through scholarships, work grants, and academic club and curriculum activities.

Its Mission

The Educational Foundation of Alfred, Inc. is dedicated to improving the Alfred State community through support of educational programs. The Foundation exists to enhance learning opportunities for students, faculty, and staff.

Educational Foundation News

Educational Foundation of Alfred, Inc. assisting students through peer tutoring support

Tue, Feb 18th, 2020

Alfred State offers free peer tutoring services for most courses. Peer tutors are students who have earned an “A” or “B” in a course and have received special training. Sessions are usually face-to-face, but online tutoring may be arranged upon request.

Educational Foundation of Alfred, Inc. continues support of students through work-grant program

Thu, Mar 7th, 2019

The Educational Foundation of Alfred, Inc., annually provides $10,000 to Alfred State students through its work-grant program, allowing students who are ineligible for Federal College Work-Study funds to find employment on campus.

Educational Foundation of Alfred, Inc. assisting students through peer tutoring support

Wed, Feb 27th, 2019

Since the 2010-2011 academic year, the Foundation has provided $5,500 annually to the college’s peer tutoring program. As a result, the program has fulfilled more than 925 student requests over the last six years, providing more than 6,428 hours of support.

House 55 on track for spring completion

Mon, Nov 12th, 2018

Once construction is finished, the 55th house that the college has built for the Wellsville community will include 1,800 square feet of space, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, an open-concept floor plan, a large master suite, outdoor living space, and a full basement. The house is located at 3867 Foundation Drive in Wellsville.

Educational Foundation of Alfred, Inc. welcomes Markel as new board member

Mon, Sep 17th, 2018

The Educational Foundation of Alfred, Inc., a private foundation representing faculty, staff, and friends of Alfred State, has welcomed a new board member, Kathy Markel, of Arkport.

Alfred State breaks ground on House 56

Tue, May 1st, 2018

Once completed, the 2,010-square-foot open concept house will feature three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a large master suite, a two-car garage, a full basement, and a wrap-around porch. The house will be located at 3889 Foundation Drive.

Educational Foundation of Alfred, Inc. continues support of students through work-grant program

Mon, Mar 5th, 2018

Educational Foundation of Alfred, Inc. assisting students through peer tutoring support

Tue, Feb 20th, 2018

Since the 2010-2011 academic year, the Foundation has provided $5,000 annually to the college’s peer tutoring program. As a result, the program has fulfilled more than 610 student requests over the last four years, providing more than 4,910 hours of support.

Educational Foundation of Alfred, Inc. welcomes Smith as new board member

Wed, Nov 15th, 2017

An instructor in the Automotive Trades Department, Smith joined the Alfred State faculty in 2015. In this position, he instructs freshman automotive students.

Wellsville community benefiting through Alfred State, YMCA partnership

Fri, Nov 10th, 2017

Located on the School of Applied Technology campus in Wellsville, the PSU includes numerous recreation offerings, from ping pong and foosball tables to basketball and racquetball courts, as well as a Health and Wellness Center where students can receive medical treatment or be connected with counseling services.