Student Emergency Fund

FAQ

DONATIONS FAQs

Is my contribution tax deductible?

Yes, gifts made through crowdfund.vt.edu are philanthropic contributions to the Virginia Tech Foundation and are tax-deductible as prescribed by law. For gifts made to the Hokie Scholarship Fund, please refer to the tax information on your emailed receipt.

Will I receive a receipt for my contribution?

Yes, you will receive an email receipt shortly after you complete your gift. Please hold on to this email for tax purposes. If you have any questions or issues with the email receipt please contact give.to.vt@vt.edu.

When will my credit card be charged?

Immediately after finalizing your gift on the site.

What is your refund policy?

Charitable gifts to the Virginia Tech Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, are not refundable.

What do I do if my payment is declined?

Please ensure that the billing address entered on the donation page is the same as the billing address for your credit/debit card. Mismatched addresses and/or ZIP codes will result in payments being declined. If you continue to have issues, please call us toll-free at (800) 533-1144 or email give.to.vt@vt.edu to complete your gift.

How can I contact Virginia Tech with a giving-related question?

Call us toll-free at (800) 533-1144 or email give.to.vt@vt.edu

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