Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I create income with my gift?

  Yes! Seton Hill University has many plans for Gifts That Pay You Income. You can also provide income for a child, a grandchild, a parent, or a friend. That income can increase cash flow now and/or during retirement, pay for a college education, provide income for aging parents, or perhaps assist a loved one with special needs.

• I am unable to make a current gift, but I'd still like to support Seton Hill University in the future. Any ideas?

  An easy and low-cost way to make a gift to us is to include Seton Hill University in your will or revocable trust. Gifts by Will are a major source of endowment support at Seton Hill. Each individual legacy contributes to our financial strength and ability to meet the needs of our students . If you have not already done so, please consider putting us in your will or revocable trust. See our Bequest Language page for samples of how to do this. You can also designate Seton Hill University the beneficiary of Life Insurance, annuities, or Retirement-Plan Benefits.

• What asset should I use to make my gift?

  While cash or a check is a simple way to make a gift, you might want to consider the following:

  Gift Type	Possible Benefits
  Cash	Current income-tax deduction
  Appreciated securities, such as stocks, bonds, or mutual funds	Elimination or reduction of capital-gain tax Current income-tax deduction Generate income
  Transfer of residential, commercial, or undeveloped real estate	Elimination or reduction of capital-gain tax Income- and estate-tax savings Generate income Relief from management
  Make Seton Hill University the owner and beneficiary of life insurance or annuities	Income- and estate-tax savings

   

• Can I direct how Seton Hill University will use my gift?

  Most often the answer to this is “yes”!! Many donors direct that their gifts be used to fund programs, support specific departments, or remember a loved one. Please be sure to discuss this when you make your gift.

• How will Seton Hill University recognize my gift?

  You will be listed in the Annual Report of Donors in the year you make the gift. If your gift is a bequest commitment or through life insurance, life-income plans, or lead trusts, you will become a permanent member of Seton Hill’s 1918 Legacy Circle. Of course, we will also honor any requests for gifts to be anonymous.

• Why should I consider a gift to Seton Hill University?

  Gifts are made for many different reasons. Often gifts are made:

  • To express gratitude for the education you or a loved one received
  • To honor a loved one
  • To ensure Seton Hill University will remain a vibrant and strong place for today’s future students
  • To help Seton Hill University provide the very best education to students, regardless of their finances
  • To celebrate your class reunion anniversary

Please contact the Gift Planning Office for more information.