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.

John Sadwoski
Secretary/Treasurer

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

Pioneers ready to compete at SkillsUSA National Championships

Mon, Jun 23rd, 2025

"I’m incredibly proud of these students and the drive they’ve shown since winning at the NYS Championships. Their energy, talent, and hard work have been outstanding, and I can’t wait to see them shine. I know they’ll represent Alfred State with pride and excellence!"

Dr. Carrie Cokely

groundbreaking ceremony for the truck and diesel expansion

Alfred State expands Truck and Diesel program for this fall

Wed, May 7th, 2025

“This is one of many examples of how people and groups have supported Alfred State. In turn, we are able to make use of this great support to provide educational excellence to students.”

Dr. Steven Mauro

ASC students benefit from Educational Foundation of Alfred, Inc. scholarship assistance

Mon, Apr 7th, 2025

For the 2024-2025 academic year, the Educational Foundation provided $185,000 to support students financially through scholarship awards.

Tutor working with a student on science homework

Educational Foundation of Alfred, Inc. continues to support Peer Tutoring Program

Tue, Mar 11th, 2025

“It is clear that tutoring isn’t just helping these students pass their courses but also building skills that make them stronger more self-sufficient learners.”

Deanna Gannon

Autobody students benefit from the Wreck Rebuild program

Thu, Dec 19th, 2024

“It is a good feeling knowing that I can take a wrecked car and make it safe again for a family to drive it. It is satisfying to know we can do that here. Many of my classmates will have the same opportunity throughout the school year.”

Landon Spoonhower

headshots of Amy Bennett and Spencer Peavey

Bennett and Peavey join the Educational Foundation Board

Mon, Sep 23rd, 2024

The Educational Foundation of Alfred, Inc., a private foundation representing faculty, staff, and friends of Alfred State College (ASC), recently have added Amy Bennett and Spencer Peavey to their board.

Seven to represent Alfred State at Skills USA National Championships

Thu, Jun 20th, 2024

Seven Alfred State students will represent the college at the National SkillsUSA Championship in Atlanta, GA. The competition takes place June 24-28.

Peer tutoring continues to receive support from the Educational Foundation of Alfred, Inc.

Mon, May 6th, 2024

Since the 2010-2011 academic year, the Foundation has provided funding to the college’s peer tutoring program. As a result, the program has fulfilled more than 2,482 student requests, providing more than 14,351 hours of support.

Educational Foundation of Alfred, Inc. continues scholarship assistance

Wed, Apr 3rd, 2024

“I was pretty set on coming to Alfred State, but the scholarship really helped me make the decision. My experiences here have been nice thus far, I like it here. I definitely made the right choice.”

Mackenzie Dupra

A student stands with the 2014 Dodge Avenger

Wreck/Rebuild program continues to benefit autobody students

Mon, Jan 22nd, 2024

“These cars are great learning tools for our students. The repairs that the students perform are like what they will see when they get into the workplace. Challenges like this force our students to step up their skills and reinforces what they have learned during their time in this program.”

CJ Tremper