Dear ACS Community,
I am excited to announce the launch of an ambitious fundraising campaign: The Student Tuition Aid Fund. With a goal of $675,000 USD, the purpose of this fund is to provide financial support to students and families who may struggle to pay the $11,000 USD ancillary fee.
The jump in the ancillary fee was driven by one main goal: to be able to pay our faculty and staff better than we currently are. I'm pleased to announce that all ACS employees will receive 70% of their salaries in USD, which we hope will provide much-needed financial relief given the dramatic devaluation of the Lebanese Lira and rampant inflation. We are committed to maintaining the quality of an ACS education, and the most important part of this is being able to retain and recruit talented faculty and staff. I am confident and excited about the future of our school.
We are also deeply aware that some ACS families, especially those who may not have access to dollars, will struggle to pay the ancillary fee. The money we raise in the Student Tuition Aid Fund will provide financial relief to those who need it most. Our goal is that no student will be forced to leave ACS for financial reasons.
Since my arrival at ACS in the summer of 2021, I have been impressed with how seriously ACS faculty, staff, students, parents, and alumni value and appreciate being a part of this amazing community. It is in these difficult times when our community must come together to support those who are struggling. Earnestly I ask you to please consider contributing to this essential fundraising initiative. Please use this link to make a contribution today!
